Respiratory+System-+Diseases+and+Disorders


 * __Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders Overview__**

__Lung cancer__ When you breathe in air, it travels through your nose, down your windpipe, and into your lungs. Once it has reached your lungs, it spreads through the bronchi. Most of the cancer begins in the cells that line the bronchi tubes. The cells multiply and form in the lungs. The mass of cells eventually become tumors. Some of these tumors spread very quickly, making lung cancer one of the most life-threatening cancers. Lung Cancer is typically caused from smoking.

__Emphysema__ Primarily caused from smoking, emphysema causes shortness in breath. The lung tissues that are needed to support the lung are destroyed and the airways cannot properly hold their shape when you exhale. The alveoli disintegrate and make it difficult for air to pass out of the lung. This condition cannot be reversed.



__Tuberculosis__ Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused usually by mycobacterium tuberculosis. This bacterium normally attacks the lungs, but can be harmful to other parts of the body as well. It is highly contagious because it is spread through the air when people troubled with the disease cough, sneeze or spit. Tuberculosis is often deadly.



__Laryngitis__ This is the swelling of your larynx which is most commonly known as your voice box. The vocal cords in you larynx become inflamed and cause irritation. Most common laryngitis is caused by a virus. Your voice will become raspy.

__Pleurisy__ The pleura, which is the lining of your chest and lungs, becomes inflamed. This leads to sharp chest pains when you breathe of cough. Pleurisy typically develops when you have lung inflammations due to infections such as tuberculosis or pneumonia.


 * __Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders Outline__**

I. __Lung Cancer__ a. Begins in cells that line the bronchi tubes b. Cells multiply and form tumors in the lungs c. Typically caused from smoking d. Life-threatening II. __Emphysema__ a. Causes a shortness in breath b. Lung tissues are destroyed c. Alveoli disintegrate and air cannot easily pass through lungs d. Cannot be reversed III. __Tuberculosis__ a. Bacterial infection b. Mycobacterium tuberculosis attacks the lungs c. Spread through the air, highly contagious d. Often deadly IV. __Laryngitis__ a. Swelling of the larynx b. Vocal cords become inflamed c. Caused by a virus d. Irritation in your throat, raspy voice V. __Pleurisy__ a. Pleura becomes inflamed b. Sharp chest pains c. Develops from lung infections

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 * __Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders “Prevention & Treatment Tip Sheet” __**

Lung Cancer __Prevention__ - Don’t smoke - Exercise - Eat healthy foods - Have your home tested for radon __Treatment__ - Surgery - Radiation - Chemotherapy <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Prophylactic brain radiation <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Therapies

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">**Emphysema** __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Prevention__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Don’t smoke <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Wear a mask when exposed to chemicals <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Exercise __Treatment__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Medication <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Breathing Aids <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Exercise to gain strength

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">**Tuberculosis** __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Prevention__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Maintain a health immune system <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Get tested regularly <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Ventilation, getting fresh air __Treatment__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Medication

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Prevention__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Don’t smoke <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Drink lots of water __Treatment__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Limit using your voice <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Nonprescription pain relievers <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Cool-mist humidifier
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__**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pleurisy ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Prevention __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Avoid lung infections that result in pleurisy __Treatment__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Antibiotics

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__**Vocabulary List**

Respiratory System- Structure and Function__ – Caroline Kachmar 1. **External respiration** - gas exchange between lungs and blood 2. **Internal respiration** - gas exchange between blood and body cells 3. **Nose** - part where air can enter the body. Prepares the air for the lungs by clearing out any dirt or dust. 4. **Mouth** - air enters the body and travels directly to the lungs 5. **Pharynx** - tube like space in the mouth and upper throat that filters out any dirt or dust that the nose did not. 6. **Larynx** - where the vocal cords are located, which when air comes out of the lungs, it allows one to speak or sing. The larynx connects the pharynx to the trachea. 7. **Trachea** - windpipe that connects to the bronchial tubes. 8. **Bronchial tubes** - branches that lead from the trachea to each lung. 9. **Lungs** - fill with air when breathing. 10. **Diaphragm** - main muscle used while breathing. It contracts when one inhales and relaxes when one exhales.

__Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders__ – Kara Brady 1. **Lung cancer** - typically caused from smoking, begins in the cells of the bronchi tubes, the cells multiply and form tumors in the lungs, these tumors spread rapidly, most life-threatening cancer 2. **Emphysema** - typically caused from smoking, results in shortness of breath, lung tissues are destroyed and cannot support the lung, alveoli disintegrate which makes it difficult for air to pass through, this condition cannot be reversed 3. **Tuberculosis** - bacterial infection, bacterium attacks the lungs and later moves onto other parts of the body, highly contagious, often deadly 4. **Laryngitis** - swelling of the larynx, vocal cords become inflamed and cause irritation, results in a raspy voice 5. **Pleura** - thin membrane around the lung and the inner walls of the chest 6. **Pleurisy** - inflammation of the pleura, leads to sharp pains when breathing and coughing, develops from lung infections such as tuberculosis 7. **Bronchi** - passage of airway in the respiratory tract that moves air into the lungs 8. **Effects of Smoking** - smoking is one of the major causes to these diseases and disorders, including lung cancer and emphysema which can be life-threatening, 9. **Prevention** - don’t smoke, eat healthy, sleep, exercise, avoid harmful fumes 10. **Treatment** - treatments vary from medication, humidifiers, breathing aids, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy

__Respiratory System Sudden Illness / Emergency / First Aid__ – Adam Zeelens 1. **Bronchitis** – an illness that is caused by the infection of the bronchioles, tiny airways; stuffiness, runny nose, mild cough, and fever are all signs of bronchitis 2. **The Common Cold** – the most common ailment of the respiratory system; coughing allows ones airways to be cleared of secretions and foreign bodies. 3. **Sinusitis** - when one’s sinuses, moist air spaces within one’s facial bones, become irritated, causing an infection; sinusitis may occur because of a cold or allergies when nasal passages become more swollen 4. **Asthma** - occurs when thick mucus is produced by the bronchioles, making it harder to breathe; wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing do occur. 5. **Pneumonia** - a common respiratory condition of the lungs; the inflammation of the lungs results in coughing, a high fever, shaking/chills, and shortness of breath. 6. **Influenza** - also known as the flu; has multiple symptoms including: a high fever, coughing, sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea; to prevent such an illness, that best medicine is medicine itself. Shots are vital to prevent catching the illness. 7. **The Heimlich Maneuver** - forces air out of the lungs in order to push out the object that is blocking the airways 8. **Abdominal Thrust** - used when the victim is lying on their back 9. **The Three C’s** - used in an emergency situation; //check//, //call//, and //care// 10. **Prevention Tips** - no smoking or second-hand smoking; running/exercise/staying active; proper eating; 6-8 hours of sleep; washing hands

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