Health problems associated with respiratory system

Cards (20)

  • Pertussis/whooping cough: an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria.
  • The symptoms of pertussis:
    -sneezing , red and watery eyes , runny nose , fever , dry cough.
  • The cure for pertussis:  
    -rest and drink a lot of fruit juices.
    -doctors prescribed antibiotics.
  • Laryngitis: inflammation of the larynx most often caused by viral infection.
  • The cause of laryngitis:
    -smoking and straining the voice.
  • The symptoms of laryngitis:
    -hoarseness or loss of voice , sore throat , painful cough.
    -harsh breathing , difficulty in swallowing.
  • The cure for laryngitis:
    -aspirin intake , paracetamol , warm water.
  • Emphysema: a respiratory disease wherein the air sacs or alveoli in the lungs become damaged and enlarged.
  • The cause of emphysema:
    -inhaling toxins and other irritants.
  • The symptoms of emphysema:
    -wheezing , shortness of breath , coughing , fatigue.
  • The cure for emphysema:
    -antibiotics , inhalant medications.
    -supplemental oxygen is required.
  • Bronchitis: inflammation of the air passages of the lungs.
  • The symptoms of the bronchitis:
    -pain and difficulty in breathing.
    -sore throat , runny nose , wheezing cough , back pain , fever
  • The cure for bronchitis:
    -cough medicine , inhaler.
    -onions with honey , lemon tea.
  • Asthma: narrowing and inflammation of the bronchitis tubes that may be caused by exposure to allergies ( substances that caused by a allergic reactions , cold weather , certain medication ).
  • The symptoms of asthma:
    -wheezing ,difficult breathing , chest pain.
  • The cure for asthma:
    -inhalant medication , nebulizer.
    -teaspoon at honey , lemon juice.
  • Tuberculosis: infectious disease of the lungs caused by certain type of bacteria.
  • The symptoms of tuberculosis:
    -rapid pulse rate , fast and hard breathing , chills , fevers , headache.
  • The cure for tuberculosis:
    -antibiotics.