Respiratory health

Question 1

Tonsillitis are viral or bacterial infection of the..

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Tonsils

Question 2

Tonsils can be removed surgically but this is no longer common, it is due to an increase of infection later on in life after..

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The removal

Question 3

Laryngitis are inflammation of the..

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Larynx (voice box). This is caused by viral infection, allergies or overstraining of the voice

Question 4

When the larynx is inflamed vocal cords can not vibrate normally thus it reduces the ability to..

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Speak

Question 5

Bronchitis are bronchi that become inflamed and filled with mucus, which causes us to..

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Cough to remove these bacteria

Question 6

Pneumonia is when the alveoli becomes inflamed and filled with..

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Liquids

Question 7

When the alveoli gets inflamed (pneumonia) it interferes with the..

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Gas exchange and the body craves oxygen

Question 8

Pleurisy is the swelling and irritation of..

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Pleural membrane

Question 9

Emphysema is when the walls of the alveoli..

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Break down and lose elasticity

Question 10

Like pneumonia, the emphysema reduces surface area and also interferes with..

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Gas exchange and cause oxygen shortages

Question 11

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that’s disrupt the functions of the..

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Cell lining of the passageway of the lungs

Question 12

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects the bronchi and bronchiole making it.

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Difficult to breath due to reduced air flow

Question 13

Lung cancer is uncontrolled growth of the..

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Abnormal cells in lungs. This is the leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women