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Do Now: review sheet questions 1-3 HW: Castle learning
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Pneumonia Infection and inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria Alveoli fill with fluids and mucus resulting in coughing and difficulty breathing Treatment: Antibiotic
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Asthma
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Caused by allergic reaction Bronchioles become narrow Causes wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing Treatment – Inhaler (usually contains steroids)
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Bronchitis
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is an inflammation of the bronchi. Symptoms include: Coughing up extra mucus Wheezing Difficulty breathing Runny Nose Treatment: inhaler and antibiotics Bronchitis
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Emphysema
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Air sacs lose their elasticity and breakdown Resulting in a loss of respiratory surface in the lungs less gas exchange Leads to shortness of breath Caused by smoking
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Lung Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing up blood), and weight loss. Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
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The main causes of lung cancer include: carcinogens (such as those in tobacco smoke) ionizing radiation viral infection hereditary
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Tuberculosis is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria The classic symptoms of tuberculosis are a chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
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Tuberculosis is spread through the air, when people who have the disease cough, sneeze, or spit Treatment for TB uses antibiotics to kill the bacteria.
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