Respiratory
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Respiratory system |
Human
respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and
expelling carbon dioxide. The primary on respiratory system are the lungs,
which carry out this exchange of gases as we breath. This process needs for our cells to live and function properly
and it help us to get rid of carbon dioxide which is a waste product of
cellular function. There are many disease such as asthma, chronic, obstructive,
pulmonary disease and lung cancer and much more.
Importance of respiratory system:
The
respiratory system does two most importance things, it brings oxygen into our
body, which we need for our cells to live and it helps us to get rid of carbon
dioxide. Which is always waste product of our body. For better result we need
to improve our respiratory system, these are-
- Exerciseregularly
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Stop smoking, it can damage lungs
- Avoid indoor and outdoor air pollution
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Exercise |
Causes of respiratory diseases:
Respiratory diseases
may be causes by infection such as
Smoking: By regular smoking your lungs can be
badly affected. Cough, cold wheezing and asthma is just as start. Smoking can
cause fatal diseases such as pneumonia, emphysema and lung cancer.
Tobacco: tobacco causes cancer, heart disease,
stroke, lung diseases, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Tobacco
can also increase the risk of tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problem
of immune system.
Breathing: some times you can have mild breathing problem because of a stuffy
nose or intense exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign a serious
disease such as asthma, emphysema or pneumonia.
Asthma: asthma is a lung disease caused by
inflammation that leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and
coughing. Who has asthma? Many people have their family history of allergies,
such as fever or pet allergies.
Secondhand smoking: there is no risk-free level of
exposure to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke causes numerous health problems
in infants and children, including more frequent and serve asthma attacks,
respiratory infection, ear infection and much more.
Other form of air pollution: there are six major types of air
pollutants harmful to human health such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide,
nitrogen oxides, ozone, particulate matter and lead. Tough there are many
different types of chemical in the air pollution.
Lung cancer: A lungs cancer that begins in the
lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke. There are two major types of
cancer non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Causes of cancer
include smoking, second hand smoke, exposure and toxin and family history.
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Causes |
Symptoms of respiratory diseases:
Difficulty in breathing: causes of shortness in breathing include asthma, bronchitis,
pneumonia, anemia, lung cancer, inhalation injury, anxiety, high altitude with
lower oxygen level. Congestive heart failure.
Stubborn cough: A chronic cough is when a cough
stays longer than 8 weeks in adult and 4 weeks in children. Common causes
include asthma, allergies, reflux disease. It can be a sign of more serve
condition, such as heart cough or lung diseases.
Breathing noisily: noisy breathing Is typically caused
by a partial blockage or narrowing at some point in the airways, the passage
that connect the mouth to the lungs.
Lingering chest pain: chest pain can have causes that aren’t
due to underline disease. include heavy lifting, weight lifting can be the
example of chest pain. Some times chest pain can be due to reduced blood flow
to the heart, while having neck pain or chest pressure.
Chronic mucus: excess mucus can be sometimes
chronic mucus. It can be caused by wide range of factors, from allergies to an infection,
cigarette smoke exposure to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Coughing up blood: coughing up blood can be sign of serious medical condition. Infection, cancer and problem in bloodor in the lungs. These things can be responsible.
Protect your respiratory system:
Quit smoking: Smoking is the main causes of lungs
cancer and chronic diseases. Cigarette smoke narrow the air passage in the
lungs and makes breathing more difficult.
Air polluting: Air pollution can cause problem for
all people. Especially for those people who is having other lungs diseases. People
whose job involve large amount of dust, asbestos or chemical proper clothing,
masks and ventilation should be used..
Wash your hands: Common respiratory infections are
spreading through the hands touching infected surface and touching your mouth,
noise, eye etc and the causes are like
cold, flu. By using proper hand wash regularly prevent the risk of infection.
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Prevention of respiratory diseases |
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