Respiratory Diseases PDF

RESPIRATORY DISORDER Disorder:Chronic bronchitis. Coughing, shortness of breath Smoking, air pollution Quit smoking, avoid polluted air, if possible move to warmer, drier climate. Disorder:Acute bronchitis. Inflammation of bronchi, shortness of breath, yellow mucous coughed up. Viruses and bacteri...

RESPIRATORY DISORDER Disorder:Chronic bronchitis. Coughing, shortness of breath Smoking, air pollution Quit smoking, avoid polluted air, if possible move to warmer, drier climate. Disorder:Acute bronchitis. Inflammation of bronchi, shortness of breath, yellow mucous coughed up. Viruses and bacteria If bacterial, take antibiotics, cough medicine, use vaporizer. Disorder: Emphysema. Breakdown of alveoli, shortness of breath Smoking, air pollution. Quit smoking, avoid polluted air, administer oxygen to relieve symptoms. Disorder : Sinusitis Inflammation of the sinuses, mucous discharge Viruses and bacteria. If bacterial, take antibiotics and decongestants, use vaporizer. Disorder: Laryngitis. Inflammation of larynx, vocal cords, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, mucous build up and cough. Viruses and bacteria. If bacterial, take antibiotics, cough medicines, voice rest, avoid irritants like smoke. Disorder:Pneumonia. Inflammation of lungs ranging from mild to severe, cough and fever, shortness of breath, chills, sweating, chest pain, blood in mucous. Bacteria, viruses. Consult physician immediately, antibiotics, cough medicines, stay warm. Disorder:Asthma Constriction of bronchioles, mucus build up in bronchioles, periodic wheezing, difficulty in breathing. Allergy to pollen, some foods, food additives, pet hair, etc. Use of inhalants to open passage ways, avoid irritants  Occupational Respiratory Disorders. Silicosis, Asbestosis Inflammation fibrosis, lung damage. Long term exposure to dust particles silica and asbestos, particles during occupation Protective mask and gear during work.