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35 Cards in this Set
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Tar irritates the epithelial lining. Inflammation narrows the airways. Excess sputum is deposited in the bronchi.
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The cause of bronchitis. |
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Coughing and shortness of breath.
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The signs of bronchitis.
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Irritated epithelial lining.
The excess mucus in the bronchi is deposited and can become infected. |
A symptom of bronchitis.
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Tar
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What element of smoking causes bronchitis?
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Tar
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The element of smoking that causes emphysema.
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Bronchitis.
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What leads to emphysema?
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Chronis breathlessness.
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A sign of emphysema.
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Alveolar walls break down. Less surface area for gas exchange.
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Symptom of lung cancer.
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Carbon mononxide and nictine.
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The element in smoking that causes atherosclerosis.
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Carbon mononxide and nictine.
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The element in smoking that causes coronary heart disease.
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Carbon mononxide and nictine.
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The element in smoking that causes a stroke.
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Increase in blood pressure.
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Caused by nicotine.
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There are no indicators or signs until there is a problem.
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Signs of Atherosclerosis.
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Blood flow to an area is reduced so circulation is poor.
If the atheroms/plaque is dislodged it may block an artery. |
Symptoms Atherosclerosis.
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Atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries.
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What causes CHD
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Angina; pressure, squeezing or tightening of the chest area.
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Sign of CHD
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Area of the heart may stop beating producing an irregualr heart beat. The body is unable to meet the body's demands for oxygen so pain is experienced during exercise.
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Symptom of CHD
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Atherosclerosis causes a bllod clot to form. This travels in the blood and blocks an area of the brain. A stroke is sudden and its effects are immediate.
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Cause of a stroke.
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Facial weakness.
Arm weakness. Slurred speech or confusion. Immediate treatment required. |
Signs of a stroke.
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If treated a full recovery can be made. Temporary or permanent paralysis or death.
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Symptoms of a strake.
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Bronchitis
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Condition
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Emphysema
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Condition
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Lung cancer
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Condition
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Atherosclerosis
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Condition
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Coronary heart disease
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Condition
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Stroke
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Condition
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Link with smoking
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Caused by
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Tar
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Link with smoking
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Tar
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Link with smoking
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Tar damages the DNA in the cells it comes into contact with.
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Cause of lung cancer.
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Breathlessness.
Wheezing. Blood in sputum. Pain and weight loss. |
Signs of lung cancer.
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Tumour may grow in any area. If detected quickly it can be treated. Once it spreads death will result.
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Symptom of lung cancer.
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