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Asthma If you're not familiar with asthma, asthma is a type of breathing problem, this condition is where your airways become narrowed and start to swell, doing so, you produce extra mucus which can make breathing difficult, this could trigger coughing, wheezing, and shortness in your breath. That is why people have inhalers, the inhalers have a type of medication that sprays out as a mist, the mist is called Albuterol Sulfate. What Albuterol Sulfate does, is opens up your airways to help you be

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is preventable disease that has a detrimental effects on both the airway and lung parenchyma (Nazir & Erbland, 2009). COPD categorises emphysema and chronic bronchitis, both of which are characterised by a reduced maximum expiratory flow and slow but forced emptying of the lungs (Jeffery 1998). The disease has the one of the highest number of fatalities in the developed world due to the ever increasing amount of tobacco smokers and is associated

Asthma is a Respiratory Disorder that is caused by exposure to exasperating substances that causes closure of the bronchial tubes making it harder to breathe, meanwhile mucus is produced which leads to more irritation of the throat and shortness of breath. Asthma is also caused by allergic reactions to pollen, mold, smoke, pet dander, even certain consumable things like nuts and berries and also extensive strenuous physical activity. Symptoms of asthma are most common in physical activity, which

him. He essentially has no lungs to begin with, and it would be a miracle for him to get that precious pair of working lungs. After his first asthma attack when he was a baby, his lungs continuously got worse and worse. He begins to build up mucus and phlegm and had frequent asthma attacks and were extremely intense. Reuben’s first near death experience and the struggles with his lungs that has been a metaphor throughout the novel. He has no control over his asthma and what it does to him. He

pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension) • Infectious, environmental and other "diseases" ( pneumonia, tuberculosis, asbestosis, particulate pollutants): Coughing is very important, because it is the body's main method to remove dust, mucus, saliva, and other debris from the lungs. If unable to cough can lead to infection. Smoking cigarettes and second hand smoke are the leading

Asthma is one of the common respiratory disorder of the airways that involves a complex interaction of airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and an underlying inflammation which results to sudden and severe shortness of breath (dyspnea). One of the common symptoms of Asthma is wheezes which are a continuous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the respiratory airways during breathing. Asthma is initially triggered by genetic, environmental factors or both or other lung disease such

the tubes to swell and become sensitive, especially when inhaling strong substances. As a result, the airways tighten and the muscles around the tubes become swollen and narrower. In addition, cells in the airways might produce more mucus. This sticky and thick mucus makes it even more difficult for air to pass into the lungs. A) Drawing shows the airways and lungs B) Drawing of a normal airway C) Drawing of an airway during Asthma symptoms What causes an Asthma symptoms to occur? There

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common single gene autosomal recessive disorder, caused by a mutation in CFTR gene on chromosome 7, leading to the combination of defective chloride secretion and sodium absorption in epithelium of airway, digestive and genital tract. CLINICAL FEATURES: Depending upon the severity of disease, symptoms might improve or worsen over time on the same individual, one of the first signs to be noticed is salty skin of a new born when kissed by parents. 1. Sino pulmonary

Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that produces abnormally thick mucus that often causes blockages and respiratory infections. It is a chronic, life-threatening disease that demands several amounts of treatment. “In the United States, the congenital respiratory disease cystic fibrosis affects about 30,000 children and adults, with another 40,000 sufferers worldwide, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In addition, approximately 1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year” (Fratantoro

mucous (Copstead & Banasik, 2013, p. 483). In normal conditions, the mucus produced by the mucus glands aids in the protection of the lungs by capturing the foreign particles that enter into the lungs. Bellamy & Booker (2004) report that when long-term smokers such as R.S., who are already developing chronic airflow obstruction, the excess of hypersecretion of mucus contributes to the decline of lung function. Long-term production of mucus may cause the patient to suffer lower respiratory tract infection