Mucus

capillaries. It secrets mucus, filters debris out in the air and warms the air to 37 degree centigrade. The nose is the face structure comprising of cartilage, bone, muscle, and skin that supports and protects the anterior portion of the nasal cavity; whilst the nasal cavity is the empty space inside the nose and skull that is lined with mucus membrane and hairs. Function: the nasal cavity moisturizes, warms, and filters the incoming air to the body prior to it reaching the lungs. The mucus…

Asthma is the most important respiratory disease in Canada. Each year, the number of asthma sufferers increases. Today, nearly 2.5 million Canadians suffer from asthma. In Quebec, it is estimated that over 600 000 people affected, more than 350,000 children and adolescents. Each year, the country, the direct and indirect costs of asthma over a billion dollars. Thus, the disease causes approximately 70,000 emergency room visits, hospitalizations and 4000, unfortunately, between 150 and 300…

span. What are the causes, diagnosis process, and treatments for Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis is a life shortening disease which causes an abnormal collection of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. “Mucus is a substance made by tissues that line some organs and body cavities, such as the lungs and nose. Normally, mucus is a slippery, watery substance. In victims of Cystic Fibrosis it becomes thick…

Additionally, the ancient Chinese were the first people to use the drug ephedra, known locally as Ma Huang. Ephedra was used in those times to relieve many symptoms resulting from allergies. These symptoms included; bronchospasms, congestion, and mucus secretion. At around the same time in history as the Chinese, about 3000- 1200 BC, the Egyptians created a unique device for the inhalation of smoke. This device was used to treat restricted breathing, as shown from an excerpt taken out of the…

Asthma is known as a chronic inflammation disorder of the airways and can be divided as atopic and non-atopic. “Atopic asthma also known as extrinsic asthma is triggered by the environment.” (Barnes, 1996) Atopic asthma is the most common form of asthma. Atopic asthma causes inflammation and is mediated by systemic IgE production. Non-atopic asthma is considered intrinsic asthma which is less common. Non-atopic asthma is inflammation and or constriction of the airways that is not caused by…

Coughing is a reflex action that that occurs when the airways are irritated or clogged up with mucus. When not triggered by irritants such as dust or other pollutants, coughing is usually a symptom of a cold, infection or a respiratory condition such as bronchitis. Beneficially making a gargle by putting 2tsp of cider vinegar and…

parents. There is over one thousand different mutations of the cystic fibrosis gene, which means that there may be mild or more severe types. Cystic fibrosis patients take treatments that target respiratory infections, inflammation and clearing of mucus (Cohen-Cymberknoh, Shoseyov and Kerem, 2011). A common treatment for cystic fibrosis airway infections are the…

things. Cold air, physical activities, air pollutants and pollen are all reasons for which asthma attacks are attributed to. Asthma attacks are caused by an unexpected tightening of muscles and inflammation of your airways. The production of extra mucus makes breathing difficult because it blocks air tubes and traps air. Asthma attacks can be very mild to life-threatening,…

IL-13 will stimulate mucus production. Also epithelial cell will produce chemokines that will promote Th2 cells. In addition, there is direct stimulation for the parasympethatic system by vagal receptors and this will lead to bronchoconstriction. The late phase response (after 4-8 hours) includes monocytes, DC and neutrophils, also T lymphocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. The release of mediators by these cells will cause contraction. Goblet cells will produce more mucus that will plug the…

A person has around five million smell receptors in her nose. Your dog has between 20-300 million. When a dog is actively checking something out, her nose produces a thin layer of mucus. This sticky mucus covers her nose, and picks up thousands of chemical scent signatures. When she licks her nose, those chemical scents are transferred to the olfactory glands in the roof of her mouth, allowing her to separate and identify them. If you look…