Conditions & Infections

 Caused by sensitivity to allergens  Bronchospasms occur  S&S ◦ Tightness of chest ◦ Dyspnea ◦ Wheezing  Tx ◦ Bronchodilator

 Inflammation of the bronchi  Acute ◦ Bacteria ◦ S&S = Cough/Chest pain/Fever/Dyspnea ◦ Tx regime ?  Chronic (long term inflammation = damaged cilia) ◦ Smoking ◦ S&S = Excessive mucus/Wheezing/Dyspnea ◦ Tx = Bronchodilator

 Viral infection of Upper Respiratory System  Incubation = 1-4 days  Infectious = day before S&S – 7 days  S&S = Aches/Cough/Fever/Runny nose/Sore throat  Tx regime ?

 Inflammation of the Larynx (Vocal Cords)  Caused by overuse / virus  S&S = Loss of voice/difficulty swallowing/sore throat  Tx regime?

 Infection of the lungs  Caused by bacteria/virus/chemicals  S&S = ◦ Fever ◦ Chest pain ◦ Dyspnea ◦ Fatigue ◦ Inflammation of lungs & bronchi  Tx = Depends on the cause

 Viral infection known as “common cold” (200 varieties)  S&S – excessive mucus/swelling of membranes/cough  Tx regime ?

 Highly contagious bacterial disease – (6-10 wks)  Causes violent coughing with a deep “whooping” sound when taking a breath  S&S = Similar to the common cold (severe coughing after 10 days)  Tx = Antibiotics/Oxygen/Fluids

 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome  Severe pneumonia caused by virus  S&S = Cough/Dyspnea/Fever/Headache/Muscle aches  Tx – Antiviral/Oxygen/Steroids (high dose)