The Respiratory Problems

Common Ailments of the Respiratory System

Causes Inhaling a respiratory droplet from an infected person.

Indirect contact, such as drinking from contaminated glass.

RNA Viruses

SymptomsFeverChillsCoughSour throatHeadache

RNA VirusesMuscle acheFatigueNauseaVomitingDiarrhea

CauseSmokingSymptomShortness of breath and wheezing

Inflammation of Cells in the Lungs

Causes Inhaling a respiratory droplet from an infected person.

Indirect contact, such as drinking from contaminated glass.

Causes HIV Infections Low socioeconomic status Alcoholism Homelessness Crowded living conditions Diseases that weaken

immune system

Tuberculosis

Symptoms Thick, cloudy and

sometimes bloody mucus Tiredness and weight loss Night sweats and fever Rapid Heartbeat Swelling in the neck Shortness of breath

Tuberculosis

CFTR gene – makes protein which controls the movement of water and salt in the cells.The sticky mucus blocks the airway in the lungs.

Cystic Fibrosis

Abnormalities in the cells that line in the bronchi due to smoking.

Lung Cancer

Exposure to tobacco to smoke, polluted air, irritants such as perfume and cleaning products.

Allergens such as molds, dust, and animal dander

Stress Exercise or physical exertion Abrupt changes in the

weather

Asthma

Causes Bacteria, virus, or fungi living

in the nose, sinuses, or mouth may spread to the lungs

Breathing some of these germs directly into the lungs

Breathing in food, liquids, vomit or fluids from the mouth into the lungs.

Pneumonia

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