Respiratory System Disorders And Diseases PDF
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This document provides an overview of various disorders and diseases of the respiratory system in humans, including the common cold, influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis, as well as topics like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It details causes, signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention methods for each condition.
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| HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT COMMON SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: upper respiratory tract...
| HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT COMMON SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: upper respiratory tract COLD as a result of a viral infection Sneezin Nasal Runny g congestion nose Sore Mild (Rhinoviru throat fever s) | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT COMMON How is it transmitted? Close contact with COLD someone who has cold. How is it Seasons (cold season) transmitted? Treatme nt Over the counter medicines (Rhinoviru Have a rest s) Drink lots of water | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT INFLUENZ SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: contagious illness A can be caused by several virus Chill Feve Runny s r nose Muscula Severe General (Inlfuenza r headach discomfo virus) pains e rt | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT INFLUENZA How is it How is it transmitted? Person to Person transmitted? Contact with surface / objects that contains the virus Treatme nt Antiviral drugs Have some rest (Influenza Drink lots of fluid virus) (water) | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT PNEUMONI SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: infection in the lungs A caused by microorganisms Chill Feve Chest s r pain Shortness Rapid Worsenin (Streptococcus of breathin g pneumoniae) breath g cough | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT PNEUMONI Diagnosi infection in the lungs s Chest X- ray A caused by Blood and sputum microorganisms tests Treatme nt Antibiotics Paracetamol to reduce fever Drinking lots of fluids Oxygen therapy Intravenous liquids (Streptococcus pneumoniae) Physiotherapy | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT PNEUMONI Preventio infection in the lungs n Breastfeeding A caused by Quit smoking microorganisms Keeping your home well- ventilated Vaccination Handwashing Avoiding contact with infected individuals (Streptococcus pneumoniae) | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT TUBERCULOSIS SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: infectious disease caused by a bacteria Bad Bloody Weight cough sputum loss Fatigu Low Loss (Inlfuenza e grade of virus) fever appetit | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT TUBERCOLOSIS Diagnosi infectious s Skin test disease Blood & Sputum test Chest x - ray caused by a Others (Breath test, urine test, bacteria cerebrospinal…) Treatment May be treated 4 - 6 months with antibiotics / antiviral drugs Take all the prescribed drug (Inlfuenza Have some rest virus) | HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM RESPIRATORY DISORDERS | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT ASTHM Chronic allergic condition Breathing difficulties, wheezing, shortness of A breath, and coughing 12% of Philippine population Can be life-threatening Treatment may include; bronchodilator, nebulizer, short- term dose of | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT Inflammation / swelling (bronchial tubes) BRONCHITI Difficulty breathing and cough with phlegm Due to viral lung infections / industrial S pollutants Can be acute or chronic | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT EMPHYSEMA Long-term disease in the lungs Difficulty and pain during breathing and shortness of breathing. | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT LUNG leading causes of cancer- CANCER related deaths triggered by long-term exposure to carcinogens symptoms may include; coughing with blood, mucus production, weight loss, shortness of breath, and blockage of airways