Respotory Diseases Flashcards
What does cystic fibrosis affect in the body?
Blocks trachea, causes lung infections
Treatment for cystic fibrosis?
No cure
What causes pneumonia?
Bacteria, virus, or fungus
What does pneumonia affect in the body?
Liquid fills up the alveoli
Treatment for pneumonia?
Antibiotics
What causes Emphysema?
Smoking
What does emphysema affect in the body?
Alveoli burst, surface area for has exchange is reduced, loss of elastic fiber.
Treatment for emphysema?
May require oxygen tanks
What causes TB(pulmonary tuberculosis)?
Bacteria hide inside alveoli, bacteria infection
Treatment for TB?
Antibiotics, becoming resistant
What causes Bronchitis?
Bacterial or viral infection, or smoking
What does bronchitis affect in the body?
Inflammation of airways
Treatment for Bronchidis?
Antibiotics
What does asthma affect in the body?
Bronchi become inflamed and swell up. Air can’t go into the alveoli
What causes COPD?
Smoking
