respiratory system

Question 1

asthma

Answer 1

cause- allergens, pollutants, dust mites, cigarette smoke

symptom- wheezing, coughing, feeling of tightness in chest

treatment- steroid injection, avoiding allergens/irritants

Question 2

atelectasis

Answer 2

cause- COPD, lung cancer

symptom- dyspnea, pain, diaphoresis

treatment- chest percussion

Question 3

bronchitis

Answer 3

cause- viral, cigarette smoke

symptom- fever, yellow-gray or green productive cough, chest tightness,

treatment- cough medicine, inhalers, humidifier

Question 4

COPD

Answer 4

cause- smoking

symptom- cough, fatigue, dyspnea

treatment- inhalers, smoking cessation, lung transplant

Question 5

emphysema

Answer 5

cause- specific types of dust, pollutants

symptoms- chronic cough, fatigue, shortness of breath

treatment- smoking cessation, avoiding cold environments

Question 6

influenza

Answer 6

cause- respiratory virus

symptom- fever, muscle pain, fatigue, sore throat

treatment- symptomatic, OTC analgesics for aches and fever

Question 7

legionnaires disease

Answer 7

cause- bacteria that grow in standing water

symptom- cough, headache

treatment- antibiotics, respiratory medication, oxygen, fever medication

Question 8

pneumonia

Answer 8

cause- bacterial, viral, parasitic

symptom- cough, fever, thick, colored sputum

treatment- rest, antibiotics

Question 9

pulmonary edema

Answer 9

cause- drowning, injury, heart valve disorders

symptom- wheeze, pallor, weight gain, productive cough

treatment- oxygen therapy

Question 10

pulmonary embolism

Answer 10

cause- blood clot blocking an artery in the lung

symptom- chest pain, cough, fainting

treatment- rest, circulation support

Question 11

SARS

Answer 11

cause- viral

symptom- fever, dry cough, headache,

treatment- rest, antiviral medication

Question 12

TB

Answer 12

cause- bacterial

symptom- chronic cough, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats

treatment- medication therapy for 6 to 12 months