RS Disorders

• Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils caused by a virus or by bacteria
• Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx that can cause the voice to become raspy or hoarse
• Pneumonia is a disease that causes inflammation in one or both lungs; it is usually caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection
• Bronchitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi; classified as either acute (due to infection) or chronic (due to an irritant)
• Asthma is a lung disease that causes chronic inflammation of the lungs and overproduction of mucus in the lungs
• Emphysema is a chronic disease that affects the ability if the lungs to expel air
• Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes a thick build-up of mucus in the lungs, resulting in infection, inflammation, and damage to the lung tissues
• Lung Cancer is a disease in which uncontrolled cell growth and division occurs in the lungs
• Patient A has destruction of the heart muscle due to a lack of oxygen. What is the disorder/condition?

  Heart Attack
• Patient B has a genetic condition that causes the lungs to be clogged with sticky mucus. What is the Disorder/Condition?

  Cystic Fibrosis
• Patient C has interrupted blood flow to the brain resulting in insufficient oxygen. What is the Disorder/Condition?

  Stroke
• Patient D has hardening of the arteries due to plague build-up. What is the condition/disorder?

  Atherosclerosis
• Patient E has high blood pressure. What is the disorder/condition?

  Hypertension
• Patient F has an infection in the voice box resulting in hoarseness. What is the condition/disorder?

  Laryngitis