What is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)?
COPD is an umbrella term for respiratory conditions such as emphysema and bronchitis.These conditions involve the airways becoming inflamed and narrowed. This can cause serious damage to alveoli, the bronchiole walls etc.
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is the constriction of the bronchus and bronchioles and inflammation to the mucous membranes leading to difficulty of breathing.
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What are the typical causes of respiratory diseases?
Pollen, fumes, dust, allergic reaction.
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What are the benefits of exercise to the respiratory system?
Increased size and number of alveoli, increased air flow in and out of the lungs,increased number of capillaries,
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How do these benefits improve respiratory diseases?
increased number of alveoli reduces problems when some become damaged, there ill be faster gaseous exchange, more air in and out of the lungs helps asthmatics
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What are the best types of exercise for asthmatics?
Swimming is one of the best types of exercise for asthmatics as it involves controlling your breathing.
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What is Asthma?
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Asthma is the constriction of the bronchus and bronchioles and inflammation to the mucous membranes leading to difficulty of breathing.
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What are the typical causes of respiratory diseases?
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What are the benefits of exercise to the respiratory system?
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