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Which of the following are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is NOT a respiratory disorder?
What is a common chronic respiratory disorder characterized by obstructed airflow?
COPD
The disease that is often referred to as the 'flu' is called ______.
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Match the following respiratory conditions with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a respiratory disorder?
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Which of the following are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract? (Select all that apply)
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Asthma is an infectious disease of the respiratory tract.
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Name a type of lung cancer.
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COPD stands for ______.
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Study Notes
Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
- Common Cold: Caused by various viruses; symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation. Highly contagious.
- Influenza: Viral infection characterized by fever, body aches, and fatigue. Seasonal epidemics can lead to severe respiratory illness.
- Pneumonia: Infection causing inflammation in air sacs. Symptoms include cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Can be viral, bacterial, or fungal.
- Tuberculosis (TB): Chronic bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs, spread through airborne droplets. Symptoms include persistent cough, night sweats, and weight loss.
Respiratory Disorders
- Asthma: Chronic condition causing inflamed airways, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Triggers may include allergens and exercise.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes; can be acute or chronic. Symptoms include a cough producing mucus and fatigue.
- Emphysema: Progressive lung disease that damages alveoli, reducing airflow. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic cough, and wheezing.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis; primarily caused by smoking. Symptoms include persistent cough and difficulty breathing.
- Lung Cancer: Uncontrolled growth of abnormal lung cells; risk factors include smoking and exposure to toxins. Symptoms may include cough, chest pain, and weight loss.
Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
- Common Cold: Caused by viruses such as rhinoviruses; symptoms include sneezing, sore throat, and congestion.
- Influenza: A viral infection characterized by fever, chills, body aches, and fatigue; can lead to severe complications especially in vulnerable populations.
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs; can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi; symptoms include cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
- Tuberculosis (TB): A bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs; spread through airborne particles; symptoms include persistent cough, weight loss, and night sweats.
Respiratory Disorders
- Asthma: A chronic condition characterized by inflamed airways leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness; often triggered by allergens or environmental factors.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often due to viral infection or smoking; can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term); symptoms include persistent cough and mucus production.
- Emphysema: A progressive disease part of COPD; involves damage to the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and reduced airflow.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A group of lung diseases that obstruct airflow; primarily caused by smoking; includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
- Lung Cancer: Abnormal cell growth in the lungs; risk factors include smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and environmental toxins; symptoms may not appear until advanced stages, including cough, weight loss, and chest pain.
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Test your knowledge on the infectious diseases and disorders of the respiratory system. This quiz covers common conditions such as the common cold, asthma, and lung cancer. Challenge yourself to understand how various diseases affect respiratory health.
