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Respiratory (Symptoms (Interaction between other symptoms (Circulatory…

- - - - Causes the lungs' air sacs (alveoli) to become inflamed and fill up with fluid or pus
        
        Makes it hard for the oxygen breathed in to get into the bloodstream
  - - - TRANSPORTS O2 AND CO2 VIA BLOOD
      - Also transports nutrients in blood
      - The viral infection could enter bloodstream causing septic shock
    - - Viral infection is a sign of a weakened immune system
      - If lung function is compromised, the innate immune defense mechanisms do not work at full force
      - Without proper O2 levels, immune functions are compromised
    - - Infection can cause increase in heart rate
      - Increase risk of heart attack/stroke due to inflammation
      - Can lead to blood clots
- - - - Surface area of the membrane
      - The partial pressure gradient of the gas across the membrane
      - Thickness of the membrane
- - - - Force exerted by gases within the alveoli
    - - Force exerted by gases in the pleural cavity
  - - - Decrease partial pressure
    - - Increase partial pressure
- - - - Asthma
        
        Spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
      - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
        
        chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing
      - Lung Cancer
      - Granulomatous lung diseases
  - - - Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
    - - Chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection
    - - Over-inflation of the alveoli
    - - occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall
    - - Occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred
      - Thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for lungs to work
- - - - 3 LOBES ON RIGHT SIDE
      - Larger than left lung
      - Shorter and wider
      - MOST LIKELY LOCATION OF ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA
    - - 2 LOBES ON LEFT
      - Contains the cardiac notch (for heart)
    - - Lungs are connected to this by the right and left bronchi
      - A wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx (or voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs
      - An integral part of the body's airway and has the vital function of providing air flow to and from the lungs for respiration
      - AKA Windpipe
      - HYALINE CARTILAGE
      - Pleurae
        
        Lungs are enclosed by the pleurae
        
        Attached to the mediastinum
        
        The pleural cavity, with its associated pleurae, aids optimal functioning of the lungs during breathing
        
        Contains pleural fluid, which acts as a lubricant
        
        Pleural fluid allows the pleurae to slide effortlessly against each other during respiratory movements
        
        Apex
        
        Superior region of lung
        
        Extends into the root of the neck
        
        Base
        
        Inferior region of lung
        
        Rests upon the convex surface of the diaphragm
        
        Conducting Zone Structures
        
        Nose
        
        Pharynx
        
        To allow inhaled air entering the nasal cavity to make its way to the respiratory tract
        
        Larynx
        
        Houses the vocal folds
        
        Manipulates pitch and volume
        
        Allows air to pass through trachea while keeping food and drink from blocking the airway
        
        Trachea
        
        Serves as the main passageway through which air passes from the upper respiratory tract to the lungs
        
        As air is pulled into the trachea during inhalations, it is warmed and moisturized before entering the lungs
        
        Rigid tube that conducts air from your larynx to your bronchi
        
        Bronchi
        
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        Form a continuous passageway for air to move in and out of the lungs