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Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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Breathing process is…

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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

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Upper respiratory tract includes? (6)

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Nose
Nasal cavity
Ethimoidal air cells
Frontal sinuses
Maxillary sinus
Larynx trachea
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Lower respiratory tract includes? (3)

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Lungs
Bronchi
Alveoli

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4
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Symptoms of common cold

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Runny nose
Sneezing
Headache
Fever
Aching muscles
Sore throat
Earaches
Nasal catarrh
Lymphatic enlargement
Malaise
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5
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Specific actions for colds

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Anticatarrhl
Antimicrobial
Lymphatic drain
Diaphoretic
Analgesic
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Sinusitis and rhinitis ( hay fever) symptoms include?

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Runny nose
Burning eyes
Pain in nose/face
Headache
Post nasal drip
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7
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Herbal actions for sinusitis/ rhinitis include?

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Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Anti-catarrhal
Anti-histamine
Expectorating
Sometimes rubefacient for sinus area (not for those with acne)
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Herbal actions for tonsillitis include?

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Anti-inflammatory
Lymphatic
Anti-microbial
Anticatarrhl
Diaphoretics 
Expectorants
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9
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What 2 events could result in a bout of laryngitis?

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Cold

Overextension of vocal chords

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10
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Actions for laryngitis include?

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Astringent
Anti-inflammatory
Demulcent
Anti-microbial

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11
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Herbs with specific anti-histamine actions include

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Nettles
Licorice
Dong quai
Ma-hang

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12
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What herb is specific for laryngitis?

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Osha root (chew a small piece)

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13
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What is dyspnea

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Shortness of breath

Bonus: 7 types are
Physiological- mostly from physical exertion
Pulmonary-restricted/obstructed defect
Cardiac- seen early stage

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14
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Herbal Actions for coughs

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Expectorant (type dependent on cough)
Antimicrobials
Antitussives

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15
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Symptoms of acute bronchitis

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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)

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16
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Specific herbs for acute bronchitis

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Elecampane

Osha

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17
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Symptoms of whooping cough (pertussis) include? (3 stages)

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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

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18
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Herbal Actions beneficial for pertussis (1st and 2nd stages)

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Stim. Expectorants
Antispasmodic so
Antitussives
Bronchodilators

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Specific herbs for whooping cough

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Usnea
Thymus vulgate
Hawkweed
White horehound

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20
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Actions for third stage of pertussis

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Respiratory tonics

Adaptogens

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21
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Classifications of chronic bronchitis are?

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Simple chronic- mild, clear sputum
Mucopurelent- thick/yellow mucous- bacterial inf.
Obstructive- structural damage caused by continual affliction. Scarring causes bronchi to narrow

22
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Actions for chronic bronchitis include?

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Resp. Tonics
Expectorants
Antispasmodics
Bronchodilators (if dyspnea)
Diaphoretic (if fever)
Anti-microbial (if Infection)
23
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What is emphysema and what condition is it normally accompanied by?

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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

24
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Symptoms of pneumonia

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Chills
High fever
Chest pain
Cough
Purulent (pussy)/ bloody sputum
25
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Herbal actions for pneumonia

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Resp. Tonics
Adaptogens
Deep immune stimulants

Similar protocol to chronic bronchitis

26
Q

Specific herbs for pneumonia

A

Usnea barbata

27
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What are the two types of asthma?

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Non-allergic (intrinsic)-caused by stressors

Allergic (extrinsic)- caused by air borne allergens

28
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Asthma Symptoms include?

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Dypsnea 
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest tightness 
Rounded chest
Cyanosis
Confusion
Lethargy
29
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A Specific herbs for asthma is?

A

Lobelia

30
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Herbal actions for asthma include

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Bronchial relaxants
Nervine support
Anti-allergens
Digestive bitters
Deep immune support
Respiratory tonics
31
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Deep immune support

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Plantain
Astragalus
Horsetail
Siberian ginseng
Echinacea
32
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Lymphatic herbs

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Cleavers

Poke root

33
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Demulcent

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Marshmallow

34
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Respiratory tonics

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Horsetail

Lungwort

35
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Anti microbial

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Usnea
Goldenseal
Echinacea
Osha

36
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Diaphoretic

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Willow
Ginger

Combo of yarrow, elder and peppermint

37
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Antitussives

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Wild cherry bark
Coltsfoot
Grindelia
Angelica

38
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Balancing expectorants

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Elecampane
White horehound
Coltsfoot

39
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Stimulating expectorants/ anti-catarrhal

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Elecampane 
Thyme
Lobelia
Grindelia 
Licorice
Golden rod
Sage
Ma huang
40
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Antispasmodic

A

Angelica

41
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Bronchial relaxants

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Lobelia
Ma huang
Cramp bark

42
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Antihistamines

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Licorice
Ephedra
Eye bright
Stinging nettles

43
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Nervine support

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St. John’s wort
Valerian
Skullcap

44
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Anti-allergens

A

Urtica dioica
Licorice
Don quai

45
Q

Name the Herbs in action

Digestive bitters

A

Burdock

Dandelion root

46
Q

Which herb stimulates lung secretions, soothes inflammation and coughing, has diaphoretic properties, and is an effective infection fighter and lung toner after sickness?

A

Pleurisy

47
Q

Which herb is a highly effective Antitussive?

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Coltsfoot

48
Q

Which herb has specific actions on the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary system? (It is also anti-inflammatory, toning and anti microbial)

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Goldenseal

49
Q

What herb is extremely potent when treating for respiratory bacteria, viruses, and even lung cancer?

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Usnea barbata

50
Q

What is respiration

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The act of breathing
2 parts:
inhalation (taking in O2)
Exhalation (giving off CO2)

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