smoking Flashcards
1
Q
what effect can smoking have on respiratory system
A
cause irritation of trachea and bronchi
reduces luncg function
increases breathlessness by swelling up lung airways
2
Q
how does smokign damage thes things
A
dmanges cells lining of trachea which have tiny hairs called cilia (used to push mucus out of lungs)
when damaged, muscus builds up in lungs passages
leads to smokers cough trying to get rid of the mucus
3
Q
how does smoking affecting alveoli
A
walls to break down and join together creating more air space
therefore, efficiency of gaseous exchange is reduced
increases risk of COPD