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JUNIOR HEALTH Adam Zeelens
 * //Body Systems Health Project – Respiratory System: Sudden Illness/ Emergency/ First Aid: Overview//**

Breathing is vital to survive. It is estimated that one breathes 20,000 times per day. Why not try counting… The respiratory system is the key to life. This system includes your nose, throat, lungs, voice box, and windpipe. The respiratory system is not only one of the most important body system one has, it is also one of the most fragile, delicate, and lithe. Because of this, human beings contract illnesses and sicknesses to their respiratory systems very easily. The cough is the most common symptom of any respiratory ailment. The common cough occurs when deep inspiration is followed by explosive expiration. When one coughs, it allows the airways to be cleared of secretions and foreign bodies. The duration of one’s coughing fits is important. A cough associated with a fever or another infection of the respiratory tract may be due to bronchitis or pneumonia. A wheezing cough may be present because of asthma, a common ailment within the respiratory system. If a person awakes because of a cough it may be because of acid reflux that seeps into the lungs when a person is lying down. Bronchitis is one of the most easily-attracted illnesses the respiratory system can attract. Infection of the bronchioles, tiny airways, is the reason for a person to develop bronchitis. Young children develop the sickness the easiest because of their small airways. Smoking (including second-hand smoke) may increase one’s chances of developing such a disease. One may develop the flu because of bronchitis. Stuffiness, runny nose, mild cough, and fever are all signs of bronchitis. The best way to prevent bronchitis is through hand washing. Though no vaccine has been produced, medication had been created to lessen the severity of the disease. Sinuses are moist air spaces within one’s facial bones. When sinuses become irritated, the infection that follows is called sinusitis. Highly contractible, sinusitis occurs because of a cold or allergies when nasal passages become more swollen. A dry cough and cold-like symptoms do occur. Oral antibiotics may be prescribed from a doctor. In an emergency scenario, the Heimlich maneuver will prevent any human being from choking. The maneuver forces air out of the lungs in order to push out the object that is blocking the airways. For unconscious victims, the abdominal thrust is used when the victim is lying on their back. In any emergency situation use the three C’s: check, call, and care! To guarantee optimal health, one should not smoke whatsoever. Smoking, even second hand smoke, increases the chances of lung cancer-related deaths. Polluted air is also not good for one’s respiratory system. Exercise, specifically running, jogging, or bicycling, increases the circulation of oxygen.

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JUNIOR HEALTH Adam Zeelens I. The Respiratory System A. Breathing is vital to survive. One breaths over 20,000 times a day. B. The respiratory system includes your nose, throat, lungs, voice box, and windpipe. II. Illnesses of the Respiratory System A. Because the respiratory system is so delicate and lithe, humans contact diseases very easily here. B. The //cough// is the most common symptom of any respiratory ailment. 1. Coughing allows ones airways to be cleared of secretions and foreign bodies. 2. A cough associated with a fever or another infection of the respiratory tract may be due to //bronchitis// or //pneumonia//. 3. A wheezing cough be may present because of //asthma//, a common ailment of the respiratory system. C. Infection of the bronchioles, tiny airways, is the reason why people develop //bronchitis//. 1. Young people develop the bronchitis the easiest because of their small airways. 2. Smoking may increase ones chances of developing bronchitis. 3. One might develop //pneumonia// because of bronchitis. 4. Stuffiness, runny nose, mild cough, and fever are all signs of bronchitis. 5. The best way to prevent bronchitis is through hand washing. 6. There is no vaccine for bronchitis, however medication is available. D. //Sinusitis// occurs when one’s sinuses become irritated, causing an infection. 1. Sinuses are moist air spaces within one’s facial bones. 2. Sinusitis is highly contractible. Sinusitis occurs because of a cold or allergies when nasal passages become more swollen. 3. A dry cough and cold-like symptoms do occur. Oral antibiotics may be prescribed from a doctor. III. First Aid / Health A. In an emergency scenario, the //Heimlich maneuver// will prevent any human being from choking. The maneuver forces air out of the lungs in order to push out the object that is blocking the airways. B. For unconscious victims, the //abdominal thrust// is used when the victim is lying on their back. C. In any emergency situation, use the three C’s: //check//, //call//, and //care//! D. To guarantee optimal health, once should not smoke whatsoever. Smoking, even second hand smoke, increases the chances of a lung cancer-related death. E. Polluted air is also not good for one’s respiratory system. F. Exercise, specifically running, jogging, or bicycling increases the circulation of oxygen. _
 * //Body Systems Health Project – Respiratory System: Sudden Illness/Emergency/ First Aid: Outline//**

JUNIOR HEALTH Adam Zeelens
 * //Body Systems Health Project – Respiratory System: Sudden Illness/ Emergency/ First Aid: Pictures//**

__Bronchitis:__ – Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Such an inflammation may be caused by the common cold or allergies. One might develop a chest discomfort, fever, shortness of breath, or even fatigue.

__Asthma:__ – Asthma is a common condition that thousands of Americans develop. This inflammatory disease occurs when thick mucus is produced by the bronchioles, making it harder to breathe. Wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing do occur.

__Pneumonia:__ – Pneumonia is a common respiratory condition of the lungs. The inflammation of the lungs results in coughing, a high fever, shaking/chills, and shortness of breath.

__Sinusitis:__ – Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses. Such an inflammation may refer to a bacterial, viral, or even a fungal infection. Sinusitis may lead to the loss of smell, fatigue, fever, sore throat, and postnasal drip.

__Influenza:__ – 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. Doctors will prescribe special medication if one receives the influenza virus.

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JUNIOR HEALTH //Body Systems Health Project – Respiratory System: Vocabulary List// Kara Brady, Caroline Kachmar, and Adam Zeelens

__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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