What can take your breath away? by Erika Macabael

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦?

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:27:09 UTC

biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants. The anatomy and physiology that make this happen varies greatly, depending on the size of the organism, the environment in which it lives and its evolutionary history.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:29:59 UTC

Breathing (or ventilation) is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, mostly by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide. ... The body's circulatory system transports these gases to and from the cells, where "cellular respiration" takes place.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:33:50 UTC

The phrase originates from the literal panting of a person when they show breathlessness due to the surprise of seeing something magnificent. Usually used when there is a surprise about the magnificence being expressed.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:35:40 UTC

The process of breathing (respiration) is divided into two distinct phases, inspiration (inhalation) and expiration (exhalation). During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward while the muscles between the ribs contract and pull upward.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:37:19 UTC

𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:40:26 UTC

With the ability to develop in any part of the lungs, this cancer is difficult to detect. Most often, the cancer develops in the main part of the lungs near the air sacs. DNA mutations in the lungs cause irregular cells to multiply and create an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, or a tumor. These tumors interfere with the regular functions of the lungs.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:41:52 UTC

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:43:13 UTC

Chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD emphasized by a chronic cough. Usually people cough up sputum (mucus from the lungs), especially in the morning. Dr. Meyer says this happens because mucus glands in the airways increase output, and patients have to cough that extra secretion out. Since chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD, it’s treated the same way. People can also develop acute bronchitis, which is not a long-term disease but rather an infectious problem. It develops from a viral or bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms associated with acute bronchitis will subside once the infection has resolved.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:44:55 UTC

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:46:16 UTC

Asthma is defined as a common, chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the airways. Asthma symptoms include dry cough, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Dr. Meyer says there is a major connection between environmental allergies and asthma. Allergic reactions, infections and pollution can all trigger an asthma attack.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:47:19 UTC

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:48:01 UTC

Emphysema is a serious respiratory disease, which is another form of COPD. The most common cause is smoking. Those who suffer from emphysema have trouble exhaling air from their lungs. Cigarette smoke damages the air sacs in the lungs to a point where they can no longer repair themselves. Dr. Meyer says this respiratory system illness most commonly leads to respiratory failure and the need for extra oxygen to meet breathing needs. Emphysema evolves slowly over the years, and there is no cure; however, those who quit smoking are more likely to see the disease’s progression slow.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:49:16 UTC

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 – 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:50:18 UTC

The illnesses listed above have all withstood the test of time. COVID-19 is new, meaning we're still learning about it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that belongs to a large family of viruses called coronaviruses. This type of virus infects humans and animals, but this new strain has not been seen in humans before 2019. The virus seems to have originated in Wuhan, China. From what we can tell, the virus spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Like other viruses, COVID-19 spreads through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. The primary symptoms are cough, shortness of breath and fever. If you have these symptoms, please call ahead before visiting a health care facility. For more on COVID-19 please visit our coronavirus resources page.

𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:56:21 UTC

🚬 The toxic substances in cigarette smoke can cause lung damage by triggering inflammation and destroying the elasticity and structure of the lungs’ air passages and air sacs. Additionally, cigarette smoke eliminates the lungs’ cilia (the structures responsible for clearing mucus), and the resulting mucus buildup can give rise to infection.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:57:10 UTC

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:58:01 UTC

🏭 Consistently inhaling air pollutants can cause lung inflammation, which may eventually result in lung damage.

macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 00:58:35 UTC

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macabaelerikabayanay — 2020-10-08 01:07:07 UTC

Corona Virus can also affect our respiratory system and can take your breath away