Respiratory disease

Respiratory diseases can be classified in many different ways; by the organ involved, by the pattern of symptoms or by the cause of the disease (Barron, 2009). Disorders of the respiratory system can be classified into four general areas: • Restrictive conditions (fibrosis, sarcoidosis, alveolar damage, pleural effusion) • Vascular diseases ( pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension) • Infectious, environmental and other "diseases" ( pneumonia, tuberculosis, asbestosis, particulate

2016 Comprehensive Report Rough Draft: Organs and Diseases of the Respiratory System The primary functions of the respiratory system include the following. The respiratory system takes in oxygen. It does this by using a process that is called breathing. In order to breath, the diaphragm flattens, thus, allowing the lungs to expand in order to transfer oxygen into the lungs, which transfers the oxygen into the circulatory system. The respiratory system also expels carbon dioxide. In other words,

The simple act of breathing is often taken for granted. As an automated function sustaining life, most of us do not have to think about the act of breathing. However, for many others, respiratory diseases make this simple act thought consuming. Emphysema is one such disease taking away the ease, but instead inflicting labored breathing and a hope for a cure. Healthy lung tissue is predominately soft, elastic connective tissue, designed to slide easily over the thorax with each breath. The lungs

Introduction of the respiratory system in health and disease The module introduced knowledge on the respiratory anatomy and physiology, and how it relates to respiratory diseases. In addition, it induced array of symptoms and signs of respiratory diseases, and their pathogenesis and aetiology. Respiratory diseases are an epidemic in developing countries, with high mortality rates such as tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. it’s important for biomedical scientists, to understand

will look into various aspects of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). It will look at the prevalence of CRD in both Australia and China and the factors affecting both countries. It will also look into the prevention and treatment strategies for chronic respiratory diseases available in Australia and the health professionals involved in these strategies. Finally, it will look into one of the impacts in has on the community. Chronic respiratory diseases vary widely in severity and have many contributing

Asthma is a respiratory disease that inflames and narrows the airways making it difficult for one to breathe. (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 2013). Symptoms of asthma are wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. The airways narrow due to the inflammation and it makes it difficult for the flow of oxygen to pass through the respiratory system. Patent airway flow is a very crucial part to maintaining adequate blood flow through put the body and is vital for life. Thus

Introduction: This case study will examine the lower respiratory disease, Pneumonia. It will cover the aetiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms/clinical manifestations, treatment options pharmacological and non-pharmacological, acute and chronic complications of pneumonia, and lifestyle changes in relation to the Case Study Mr. Dudley Dawes. Aetiology Pneumonia has many different causatives; Bacterial, Viral, Fungi or Parasitic (Tannehill-Jones, 2010). If there is no infection present, the

Have you ever thought about how it felt not being able to breath? Well, asthma is a respiratory disease that affects the airways that carry air to and from your lungs (Crosta 1). Asthma can ruin many daily activities. Some of the causes that contribute to asthma are airborne substances, respiratory infections, and physical activity. Airborne substances can cause asthma. Airborne substances such as pollen, dust mites, and mold spores can contribute to the cause of asthma. A lot of people work in

Asthma is a respiratory disease characterized by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing as well as coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. This condition affects nearly 26 million Americans, and causes over 5,000 deaths and 2 million emergency department visits in the US each year. While asthma affects people of every race, sex, and age, it is more prevalent in specific populations of people, such as low-income housing communities in San Diego. Various risk factors

chronic respiratory disease that mainly affects the lungs. It is caused by inflammation of the airways resulting in wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and tightness of the chest. Asthma can often be mild but there are times in which it can become fatal. Although it is most commonly diagnosed in children, people of all ages can be affected by it. As of now, no cure has been found for asthma, this means that any individual affected by asthma, even if they are well, still have the disease and could