Respiratory system by Grace Plunkett

What is the Respiratory system?

gracep55 — 2025-02-10 19:04:14 UTC

The respiratory system is a biological system used for gas exchange in animals and plants. It is responsible for moving oxygen around the body and removing carbon dioxide.

lyonvict11 — 2025-02-10 19:05:51 UTC

What are the Major Organs in the Respiratory System?

powebrid16 — 2025-02-10 19:14:22 UTC

The major organs in the Respiratory System are :

The Lungs
Trachea
Bronchi
Nasal cavity and Mouth
Alveoli

The Lungs

powebrid16 — 2025-02-10 19:15:20 UTC

The main organ in this system and where gas exchange occurs.

The Trachea

powebrid16 — 2025-02-10 19:19:28 UTC

It carries the oxygen into the bronchi and in lined with mucus to trap debris and move it out of the lungs. It is also lined with cartilage to hold the trachea open.

The Bronchi

powebrid16 — 2025-02-10 19:20:14 UTC

They are two large tubes that connect the trachea to the two lungs, and lead air into the lungs.

Fun facts!

gracep55 — 2025-02-10 19:22:42 UTC

The main organ in the respiratory system is the lungs
Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to shelter your heart
70% of waste is eliminated through your lungs by breathing
You can live without one of your lungs
The respiratory helps protect the body by closing in/trapping harmful materials in mucus and taking them out

Alveoli

powebrid16 — 2025-02-10 19:22:42 UTC

Alveoli are small air sacs on the end of bronchioles (branches inside the lungs) where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange happens, and where the blood diffuses into the bloodstream.

Nasal Cavity and Mouth

powebrid16 — 2025-02-10 19:23:55 UTC

Where air enters the body and it is filtered before moving through the system to the lungs

lyonvict11 — 2025-02-10 21:06:29 UTC

Respiratory Diseases

flemains93 — 2025-02-10 23:42:39 UTC

Respiratory diseases, or lung diseases, are pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues, making gas exchange difficult

An example of a common respiratory disease is asthma. Asthma is a condition where your airways narrow, swell and may produce extra mucus. Asthma makes breathing difficult and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Common causes of Asthma include having a parent with asthma, having a severe respiratory infection as a child, or having an allergic condition. While asthma cannot be cured, it can be managed. Methods of managing asthma include, using a steroid inhaler, choose heart-healthy foods, get regular physical activity and managing stress.

Who specializes in the Respiratory system?

lyonvict11 — 2025-02-11 14:27:17 UTC

A pulmonologist is a physician that specializes in the respiratory system. They work with patients with serious breathing problems like lung cancer, asthma, cystic fibrosis and sleep apnea. To find a diagnoses they will use procedures like spirometry (taking a deep breath in as much as you can then blowing out hard and as fast as you can into a machine, usually they use this for testing asthma),bloodwork, chest x-rays, bronchoscopies and CT scans.

When should you see a Pulmonologist?

lyonvict11 — 2025-02-11 14:29:00 UTC

You should see a pulmonologist when

You have a cough for longer then 3 weeks.
Wheezing.
Difficulty breathing, especially during excersise.
Chest pain or tightness.
Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
Asthma that isnt well-controlled, or has undefined triggers.
Recurring or chronic bronchitis or colds that impact your respiratory system.
Extreme fatigue.

Bibliography

gracep55 — 2025-02-11 18:41:40 UTC

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/respiratory-system - Fun Facts

Bibliography

lyonvict11 — 2025-02-11 18:45:19 UTC

Pulmonologist's and what they do / when you should see them

Bibliography

flemains93 — 2025-02-11 18:48:53 UTC

Respiratory diseases