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Respiratory, Andrew Arroyo - Coggle Diagram
Respiratory
Respiratory Diseases
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Airways and air sacs become less elastic, inflame the airway walls and clogs the lungs with excess mucus. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are types of COPD. In emphysema, the tiny air sacs of the lungs are damaged. Chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of the air sacs and excessive mucus production in the lungs.
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Asthma causes inflammation of the airways, usually in response to triggers such as pollen or dust, cold weather, stress or chemical fumes.
A genetic condition that causes mucus in organs, including the lungs, to become thick and sticky. Respiratory complications include infections, inflammation and respiratory failure.
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A blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE can be life-threatening, especially if a clot is large, or if there are many clots.
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Treatments
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A wide range of inhalers(Albuterol), nebulizers, oral medications and injections are used to treat COPD, depending on severity and symptoms.
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Inhalers and nebulizers are key components of asthma treatment. Such as Albuterol and a Metered dose inhaler (MDI).
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Cystic fibrosis cannot be cured. Several treatment options are available to help manage symptoms and reduce complications such as albuterol, ibuprofen for inflammation and mucus thinners.
Treatment focuses on preventing existing clots from getting bigger and preventing new clots from forming by using anticoagulants. Medication to dissolve clots or surgery to get rid of them might be required.
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Symptoms
Symptoms can vary by the type of respiratory condition, although some symptoms are common to several disorders.
Wet cough with mucus is common with COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma.
Many common respiratory symptoms also include: Shortness of breath with activity, persistent cough, chest tightness, wheezing, rapid, shallow breathing
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