- Respiratory System
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases:
- lung deseases that block airflow
- Blockage damages the lungs
Structure:
- Lungs
- Nasal cavity
- Mouth
- Larynx
- Pharynx
- Trachea
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli
- Muscle(diaphragm,intercostal muscle,abdominal muscle, etcetera)
Gas Exchange
- Main function of the system
COPD
- Smoking
- Exposure yo certain gases
- Second hand smoke
- Cooking fire without proper ventilation
Syptoms:
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Respiratory infection
- No exercise
- Fatigue
- Chest tightness
Tratments:
- Brochodilators
- Oxigen therapy
Smoking:nicotine
- Might get addicted mirroring someone
- Person might just want to try
Why it’s hard to stop
- They get addicted to the relief sensation
Effects of tobacco smoking
- Irritation of trachea
- Reduce lung function and inability to breath
- Impairments of the lungs
- Increase risk of lung infection
- permanent damage