Respiratory and Cardiovascular Health

• The respiratory and circulatory systems work together to provide enough oxygen and nutrients throughout the different parts of the body.
• Common Diseases of the Respiratory System

  1. Asthma
  2. Pneumonia
• Common Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

  1. Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
  2. Hypertension
• Asthma

  • evident blockage and inflammation of the airways
  • recurring disease caused by irritants found in the environment
• Asthma

  • Signs and Symptoms: Shortness of breath, tightness in neck and chest muscles, and fast breathing
  • Treatment: Inhaled, oral, and intravenous corticosteroids
• Pneumonia

  • lung infection caused by either Streptococcus pneumoniae or Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• Pneumonia

  • Signs and Symptoms: chest pain, cough with phlegm or mucus, fatigue and loss of appetite, fever and sweating, and shortness or difficulty in breathing
  • Treatment: antibiotics, lots of fluid intake, and rest
• Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

  • blocked blood flow in the heart, resulting in starvation in oxygen supply
• Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

  • Signs and Symptoms: heaviness and tightness with pain in the chest area, severe weakness and fatigue, as well as shortness of breath and fast heartbeat
  • Prevention: lifestyle change, balanced diet
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

  • Signs and Symptoms: severe headache, nose bleeding, fatigue, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, and irregular heartbeat
  • Prevention: lifestyle change, balanced diet, medication
• Both the circulatory and respiratory systems work for the transport of vital gases and molecules in our body. Thus, it is essential that these systems are cared for.
• Activities to lower the risks of circulatory and respiratory system-related problems:

  • Engage in physical activities or exercise
  • Avoid smoking and tobacco use
  • Maintain proper body mass index
  • Regularly consult with doctors.
• • Avoid smoking and tobacco use.
  • Cigarettes and electronic cigarettes can damage the heart and the lungs
• • Maintain proper body mass index.
  • Exceeding your recommended body mass index can increase the risk of several diseases.
• • Regularly consult with doctors.
  • Having a constant communication with your doctor is important in monitoring the health of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
• The normal resting pulse rate of a human is 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm) and the normal respiratory rate is 16 to 20 breaths per minute.