Asthma

 a common, chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the airways
 starts in childhood years and progresses into adulthood

Symptoms: Triggers:

Dry cough Allergic reactions, infections and pollution can all

Wheezing trigger an asthma attack
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath

Chronic Bronchitis
 a form of COPD emphasized by a chronic cough caused by mucus glands in the airways increasing output, and
patients have to cough that extra secretion out

Symptoms: Triggers: Treatment:

Cough up sputum (mucus A viral or bacterial infection Antibiotics

from the lungs), especially in
the morning.

Emphysema
 a serious respiratory disease, caused by smoking where cigarette smoke damages the air sacs in the lungs to a
point where they can no longer repair themselves.
 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

Symptoms:

Trouble exhaling air from their lungs

Lung Cancer
 with the ability to develop in any part of the lungs, it is difficult to detect
 most often, it 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 which interfere with the regular functions of the lungs
 according to the American Cancer Society, it is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and
women in the U.S.

Symptoms (takes time): Changes in voice

Harsh breathing sounds
Chronic coughing Coughing up blood

Pneumonia
 a common lung disease caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection in the air sacs in the lungs
 most people can recover in one to three weeks, but for certain people, pneumonia can be extremely serious and
even life-threatening.

Symptoms:

Cough Treatment:
Fever
Vaccination
Shaking chills
Shortness of breath, can range from mild to
severe
 Student: John Paul
Drill Exercise Topic: Respiratory System
Subject: Science

Determine if each statement is correct. Write TRUE or FALSE.

______ 1. There are three phases of breathing.

______ 2. Inhalation is the process of drawing air into the lungs.

______ 3. During exhalation, oxygen enters the lungs.

______ 4. One of the primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen.

______ 5. One of the primary function of the respiratory system is to deliver red blood cells to all parts of the
body.

Fill in the blanks with the correct term from box below.

trachea lung cancer larynx diaphragm

pneumonia chronic bronchitis alveoli pharynx
emphysema bronchioles asthma bronchi

1. The narrow space located right after the mouth and nose is called _____________.
2. The ___________ is the organ that connects the pharynx and the trachea.
3. __________ is a common, chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing due to
inflammation of the airways
4. According to the American Cancer Society, ______________ is by far the leading cause of cancer death
among both men and women in the U.S.
5. Each air sac is composed of several microscopic pockets called ________.
6. The sheet of smooth muscle located below the lungs is called the _____________.
7. The smallest subdivision of the bronchi is called ____________.
8. The __________ is the narrow and cylindrical tube located after the larynx.
9. ______________ is a serious respiratory disease, caused by smoking where cigarette smoke damages the
air sacs in the lungs to a point where they can no longer repair themselves.
10. ______________ is a common lung disease caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection in the air sacs in
the lungs.
Name the parts of the respiratory system using the figure below.