Mucus

causes it from both parents. A life-threatening condition, cystic fibrosis leads to the development of a thick mucus buildup in the lungs and other organs. This can cause recurrent infections and damage to the lungs, which can trigger respiratory failure. When the disease affects the pancreas, it interferes with the release of digestive enzymes needed to break down and absorb food. Mucus buildup in the liver can cause liver disease when the bile duct becomes blocked. Just because both parents have

that is thin and slippery to provide the minimal amount needed for regular function. In a person with cystic fibrosis the mucus layer is thick and causes a sticky buildup in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The buildup eventually clogs the airways, ducts, and passageways that carry air in and out of the lungs leading to respiratory failure. In the pancreas, the mucus prevents digestive enzymes from being released so the body isn’t able to break down food or absorb nutrients.

An Overview Of Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a condition that causes sticky mucus to build up inside of the body. It can affect many organs in the body, including the lungs and pancreas. It is common for people with cystic fibrosis to have development and growth issues due to digestive problems. There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis. It typically gets worse over time. The good news is that life expectancy has increased over the past 40 years due to better treatments. The treatment

This virus infects the main airway of the lungs, which is known as your bronchi, causing them to become irritated or inflamed. The walls of the bronchi produces mucus to trap dust and other particles that could cause the irritation, in most cases of bronchitis the infection irritates and inflames the bronchi causing them to produce MORE mucus than normal, which the body tries to shift through by coughing. There are two different types of bronchitis; Acute Bronchitis which is more common and curable

When the bronchial trees are attacks by irritants or allergens it will cause constriction of the bronchial airways resulting in inflammation and narrowing of the airways, mucus secretion and difficulty of breathing. This respiratory disorder is called Asthma. Some of the symptoms of Asthma are wheeze, shortness of breath and use of accessory muscle to help in breathing. Most of the Asthma attacks are related to allergens or aeroallergens and the body reacts by activating its immune system. There

and the air sac fill up with air. Then the air goes back out quickly. COPD makes it hard to get air through the airways and into and out of the air sacs. COPD includes both Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. Chronic bronchitis is increased cough and mucus production caused by inflammation of the airways. Emphysema is damage of the air sacs. The inflammation of the bronchial tubes makes the nerves in the lungs very senstive. In response to irritation, the body forces air through the airways by rapid

) How could an infection in Cari’s nasal passages and pharynx spread into her sinuses? - Since Cari is a smoker, cigarette smoke has paralyzed her cilia and stimulated the goblet cells lining her respiratory passages to secrete excess amounts of mucus. Ducts from the sinuses open into the internal nose providing a passageway for microorganisms to travel into the sinuses. B.) What is the couch reflex? Describe the process that Cari’s respiratory system is using to clear her lungs by couching. -

control strongly emphasizes sanitation, clean drinking water, isolation, and careful food preparation. Two ways our body works against cholera as a self-limiting disease are sloughing cells and the secretory immunoglobulin (sIgA) antibody produced by mucus throughout our body. There are

a broken nose or nasal surgery. • Have nasal polyps. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of acute dacryocystitis start suddenly and may include: • Excessive tearing. • A matted, watery eye. • Swelling and redness over your lacrimal sac. • Discharge of mucus or pus into your eye. This may cause blurred vision. • Eye pain. • Fever. Symptoms of chronic dacryocystitis usually include: • Excessive tearing. • Discharge of mucous or pus into your eye. • Blurred vision. Redness, pain, and swelling

WEBSITE) - Another initiative of Asthma Australia, Asthma Kids is a fun, interactive website to teach children with asthma about their condition. Asthma, a chronic lung disease that causes the airway to become narrow, inflamed and produce excess mucus, is prevalent in children as well as adults, with 1 in 9 Australians (2.5 million) that have asthma. 1 in 10 adults and around 1 in 9 children have asthma. This inflammatory disease makes it harder to breathe by temporarily constricting the airways