Respiratory System Flashcards
Breathing process is…
Air~> nose/mouth
~>~>~>larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe)
~> lungs through main-stem bronchi
~>one bronchus goes left lung, one right
~> MS bronchi divide into smaller bronchi
~> those divide into bronchioles
~>~> ending in tiny air sacks- alveoli
Upper respiratory tract includes? (6)
Nose Nasal cavity Ethimoidal air cells Frontal sinuses Maxillary sinus Larynx trachea
Lower respiratory tract includes? (3)
Lungs
Bronchi
Alveoli
Symptoms of common cold
Runny nose Sneezing Headache Fever Aching muscles Sore throat Earaches Nasal catarrh Lymphatic enlargement Malaise
Specific actions for colds
Anticatarrhl Antimicrobial Lymphatic drain Diaphoretic Analgesic
Sinusitis and rhinitis ( hay fever) symptoms include?
Runny nose Burning eyes Pain in nose/face Headache Post nasal drip
Herbal actions for sinusitis/ rhinitis include?
Anti-inflammatory Anti-microbial Anti-catarrhal Anti-histamine Expectorating Sometimes rubefacient for sinus area (not for those with acne)
Herbal actions for tonsillitis include?
Anti-inflammatory Lymphatic Anti-microbial Anticatarrhl Diaphoretics Expectorants
What 2 events could result in a bout of laryngitis?
Cold
Overextension of vocal chords
Actions for laryngitis include?
Astringent
Anti-inflammatory
Demulcent
Anti-microbial
Herbs with specific anti-histamine actions include
Nettles
Licorice
Dong quai
Ma-hang
What herb is specific for laryngitis?
Osha root (chew a small piece)
What is dyspnea
Shortness of breath
Bonus: 7 types are
Physiological- mostly from physical exertion
Pulmonary-restricted/obstructed defect
Cardiac- seen early stage
Herbal Actions for coughs
Expectorant (type dependent on cough)
Antimicrobials
Antitussives
Symptoms of acute bronchitis
Dry cough to start
Fever
A secondary bacterial infection may occur (pussy mucous)
Generally lasts 4-7 days
Not,ally preceded by cold or flu
Can be a result of mucosal membrane irritation (fumes, smoke, etc)
Specific herbs for acute bronchitis
Elecampane
Osha
Symptoms of whooping cough (pertussis) include? (3 stages)
Catarrhal stage- symptoms of common cold
Paroxysmal stage- 10-14 days in. Rapid coughing followed by ‘whoop’. thick mucous is often expelled and vomiting is common after an attack
Convalescent stage- coughing gradually decrease
Herbal Actions beneficial for pertussis (1st and 2nd stages)
Stim. Expectorants
Antispasmodic so
Antitussives
Bronchodilators
Specific herbs for whooping cough
Usnea
Thymus vulgate
Hawkweed
White horehound
Actions for third stage of pertussis
Respiratory tonics
Adaptogens
Classifications of chronic bronchitis are?
Simple chronic- mild, clear sputum
Mucopurelent- thick/yellow mucous- bacterial inf.
Obstructive- structural damage caused by continual affliction. Scarring causes bronchi to narrow
Actions for chronic bronchitis include?
Resp. Tonics Expectorants Antispasmodics Bronchodilators (if dyspnea) Diaphoretic (if fever) Anti-microbial (if Infection)
What is emphysema and what condition is it normally accompanied by?
It is a destructive increase in size of air spaces distal to terminal bronchioles
Treatment protocol similar to chronic bronchitis as it often accompanies the condition
Symptoms of pneumonia
Chills High fever Chest pain Cough Purulent (pussy)/ bloody sputum
Herbal actions for pneumonia
Resp. Tonics
Adaptogens
Deep immune stimulants
Similar protocol to chronic bronchitis
Specific herbs for pneumonia
Usnea barbata
What are the two types of asthma?
Non-allergic (intrinsic)-caused by stressors
Allergic (extrinsic)- caused by air borne allergens
Asthma Symptoms include?
Dypsnea Wheezing Coughing Chest tightness Rounded chest Cyanosis Confusion Lethargy
A Specific herbs for asthma is?
Lobelia
Herbal actions for asthma include
Bronchial relaxants Nervine support Anti-allergens Digestive bitters Deep immune support Respiratory tonics
Name the Herbs in action
Deep immune support
Plantain Astragalus Horsetail Siberian ginseng Echinacea
Name the Herbs in action
Lymphatic herbs
Cleavers
Poke root
Name the Herbs in action
Demulcent
Marshmallow
Name the Herbs in action
Respiratory tonics
Horsetail
Lungwort
Name the Herbs in action
Anti microbial
Usnea
Goldenseal
Echinacea
Osha
Name the Herbs in action
Diaphoretic
Willow
Ginger
Combo of yarrow, elder and peppermint
Name the Herbs in action
Antitussives
Wild cherry bark
Coltsfoot
Grindelia
Angelica
Name the Herbs in action
Balancing expectorants
Elecampane
White horehound
Coltsfoot
Name the Herbs in action
Stimulating expectorants/ anti-catarrhal
Elecampane Thyme Lobelia Grindelia Licorice Golden rod Sage Ma huang
Name the Herbs in action
Antispasmodic
Angelica
Name the Herbs in action
Bronchial relaxants
Lobelia
Ma huang
Cramp bark
Name the Herbs in action
Antihistamines
Licorice
Ephedra
Eye bright
Stinging nettles
Name the Herbs in action
Nervine support
St. John’s wort
Valerian
Skullcap
Name the Herbs in action
Anti-allergens
Urtica dioica
Licorice
Don quai
Name the Herbs in action
Digestive bitters
Burdock
Dandelion root
Which herb stimulates lung secretions, soothes inflammation and coughing, has diaphoretic properties, and is an effective infection fighter and lung toner after sickness?
Pleurisy
Which herb is a highly effective Antitussive?
Coltsfoot
Which herb has specific actions on the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary system? (It is also anti-inflammatory, toning and anti microbial)
Goldenseal
What herb is extremely potent when treating for respiratory bacteria, viruses, and even lung cancer?
Usnea barbata
What is respiration
The act of breathing
2 parts:
inhalation (taking in O2)
Exhalation (giving off CO2)
