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Health Issues Related to the Human Respiratory System
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Health Issues Related to the Human Respiratory System
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COPD
Comprises of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema
Emphysema
The alveoli lose their elasticity and increase in size causing the walls of the alveoli to be damaged and making gas exchange less efficient.
Chronic bronchitis
The bronchioles become inflamed, swollen, and clogged which reduces airflow and makes breathing difficult
Asthma
The walls of the bronchioles become swollen and thicken causing the airways to become narrow and lead to difficulties in breathing
Effect of large amount of mucus in lungs
Cause continuous coughing and may cause damaged to cilium that lead to difficulty in expelling mucus
Bronchial wall of asthmatic patients
Bronchiole walls become swollen and thick
Inhalers for asthma patients
Symptoms of an asthma attack
Patients may experience ‘wheezing’ (whistling sound when breathing) chest tightness, shortness of breath and cough
Factors that cause asthma
Factors vary according to the individual, among them are respiratory infections and colds, cigarette smoke and allergies
Health issues related to the human respiratory system
Known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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