Respiratory Disease

Question 1

what is asthma

Answer 1

a hypersensitivity disorder- a heightened response to a stimulant in the lungs

Question 2

Causes of Asthma

Answer 2

1. exercise-induced
2. allergic/ non-allergic

Question 3

what is influenza

Answer 3

viral disease that affects the function of the respiratory system

Question 4

Treatment for Influenza

Answer 4

antiviral meds, lots of fluid, vitamin C

Question 5

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Answer 5

chronic inflammation of lungs–>
obstruct breathing due to airway blockage

Question 6

Causes of COPD

Answer 6

tobacco smoke, family history, air pollution

Question 7

Effects of Aging

Answer 7

Arterial stiffness, decline in thymus, reduced T-cells, cognitive decline, weaken digestive system

Question 8

Cardiovascular system

Answer 8

the blood circulates

Question 9

Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 9

blockage in artery, usually in veins

Question 10

Pneumonia

Answer 10

Inflamed lung tissue due to bacteria (broncioles)

Question 11

Pulmonary edema

Answer 11

fluid buildup in air sac

Question 12

Sinusitis

Answer 12

inflammation of mucous membrane of sinus due to allergies

Question 13

Emphysema

Answer 13

chronic disease of lung by increased production of mucus, trapping air alveoli

Question 14

Pharyngitis

Answer 14

inflammation of throat (sore throat)

Question 15

Laryngitis

Answer 15

inflammation of larynx and vocal chord

Question 16

common cold

Answer 16

acute inflammation o f mucous membranes

Question 17

SARS

Answer 17

Respiratory illness caused by a type of coronavirus, spread by droplets

Question 18

Suffocation

Answer 18

condition of not breathing - death

Question 19

Lymphadentitis

Answer 19

swelling of the lymph glands/nodes

Question 20

Lymphangitis

Answer 20

swelling of lymph vessel and caused by bacterial infection

Question 21

Lymphedema

Answer 21

abnormal collection of lymph fluid

Question 22

Lymphoma

Answer 22

neoplasms that affect lymphoid tissue

Question 23

Mononucleosis

Answer 23

viral infection commonly affects children+young adults

Question 24

Common Symptoms for Respiratory

Answer 24

dyspnea, apnea, wheezing, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, chest pain

Question 25

Pneumothorax

Answer 25

collapse of lung from air in pleural space

Question 26

Hemothorax

Answer 26

collapse of lung due to blood in pleural space

Question 27

pleurisy

Answer 27

inflammation of the pleura

Question 28

Common Symptoms of Lymphatic disease

Answer 28

enlarged nodes, fever, weight loss, fatigue, increased production of lymphocytes