Respiratory System Disorders - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory system diseases are divided into ____ and ____ respiratory system disorders
A
- upper respiratory system disorders
* lower respiratory system disorders
2
Q
Upper respiratory system disorders are diseases specific to the upper part of the respiratory system, such as the ____ and ____
A
- nose
* throat
3
Q
The most common upper respiratory diseases are ___ and ____
A
- cold
* flu
4
Q
Upper respiratory system disorders are ____ and ____ than lower respiratory system disorders
A
less severe and less complicated
5
Q
The most common lower respiratory system disorders are:
A
- Asthma
- COPD
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
6
Q
Lower respiratory system diseases are more ____ than upper respiratory system diseases
A
severe