Health Questions and Answers PDF

Q: What is Arteriosclerosis? A: Hardening and thickening of artery walls, reducing blood flow. Q: What is Myocardial Infarction? A: A heart attack due to blocked blood flow in coronary arteries. Q: What is Cystic Fibrosis? A: A genetic disorder causing thick mucus that blocks lungs and digestiv...

Q: What is Arteriosclerosis? A: Hardening and thickening of artery walls, reducing blood flow. Q: What is Myocardial Infarction? A: A heart attack due to blocked blood flow in coronary arteries. Q: What is Cystic Fibrosis? A: A genetic disorder causing thick mucus that blocks lungs and digestive organs. Q: What is Pneumonia? A: Infection inflaming the lungs’ air sacs, sometimes filled with fluid. Q: What is Tuberculosis? A: A bacterial infection attacking the lungs, causing coughing and fever. Q: What is Asthma? A: A condition where airways narrow, causing breathing difficulty. Q: What is COVID-19? A: A viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Q: What is Lactose Intolerance? A: Inability to digest lactose (sugar in milk). Q: What is Celiac Disease? A: An immune reaction to gluten damaging the small intestine. Q: What is Diabetes? A: A condition causing high blood sugar due to insulin issues. Q: What is a Hydrogen Breath Test? A: Diagnoses digestive issues like lactose intolerance by measuring breath hydrogen. Q: What is a Stroke? A: Sudden loss of brain function due to blood flow blockage or bleeding. Q: What is an MRI? A: Imaging technique using magnetic fields to see inside the body. Q: What is an Echocardiogram? A: An ultrasound of the heart to check its function. Q: What is a Pacemaker? A: A device that regulates heart rhythm. Q: What is an X-ray? A: Imaging using radiation to view bones or organs. Q: What is a Concussion? A: A brain injury from a blow to the head, causing temporary issues. Q: What is Pulmonary Function Testing? A: Measures lung function and capacity. Q: What is CPR? A: Emergency procedure to restart heart and breathing. Q: What is an Endoscope? A: A tool used to view inside the body, like the digestive tract. Q: What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)? A: Device to restart the heart by electric shock. Q: What is Multiple Sclerosis? A: A condition where the immune system attacks nerves, causing loss of muscle control.