Respiratory Diseases
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- Created on: 27-01-15 21:57
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2. What is the definition of bronchitis?
- respiratory condition causing spasms in the bronchi
- in airways of the lung causing them to become inflamed and irritated
- uncontrolled cell growth of abnormal cells
3. What is the definition of asthma?
- respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi, causing a difficulty in breathing
- Infection of the airways causing the bronchi to become inflamed and irritated
- uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs
4. Two symptoms of lung cancer
- coughing & wheezing
- coughing up blood & persistent chest infections
- sore throat & headache
5. What is the definition of emphysema?
- A disease that destroys the walls of the alveoli, resulting in a loss of surface area available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing
- uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
- respiratory condition causing spasms in the bronchi
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