Respiratory system

“What is asthma?” You may be wondering. Well, asthma is a condition affecting your respiratory system, which makes breathing difficult. This condition is common, since the estimated amount of people having it is 300 million. Though it is common, that doesn't mean that it isn't harmful. There are different types of asthma, depending on the seriousness. However, the treatments and diagnosis is the same. What causes Asthma? Asthma triggers. Exposure to allergens can trigger the signs of asthma.…

Another important role the pharynx, taking place in the respiratory system. The pharynx also plays an important role in the respiratory system, as air from the nasal cavity passes through the pharynx on its way to the larynx and eventually the lungs, because the pharynx serves two separate jobs. The esophagus is a really simple tube that is used for…

• The nasal cavity makes up the main external opening of the mammalian respiratory system. The nasal cavity is lined with a mucous membrane composed of stratified squamous epithelium tissue. As air gets into the nasal cavity, hairs filter out any impurities or sticks to the mucous membrane. The mucous membrane cells secrete almost 1 liter per day, which moistens the air that is inspired. This mucous membrane is affluent in blood vessels; they warm the air when it goes into the nasal cavity. •…

What is the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tracts? The upper airways or upper respiratory tract is the parts of the respiratory system lying above the glottis (Vocal cords) • Nose – External breathing organ. • Nasal passages, Inside the nose, the sticky mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity traps dust particles, and tiny hairs called cilia help move them to the nose to be sneezed or blown out • Paranasal Sinuses, - These air-filled spaces alongside the nose help make the…

Introduction: The Litoria caerulea (Green tree frog) has a very unique respiratory system that is very different to the Homo sapiens (Humans). The respiratory system is made up of organs in your body to help you breath by delivering oxygen to the body and expelling carbon dioxide. The respiratory system consists of Lungs, Diaphragm, Bronchi and Trachea along with others. These organs have crucial roles in the process of respiration (the act of breathing) (Hillendale Health, Hes.ucfsd.org, 2014)…

1 Introduction Respiratory therapy (RT) is an allied health specialty that provides therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Around 119 thousand respiratory care jobs held in 2010, with expected increasing up to 143,000 by 2020 based on United States Department of Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012). According to the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC), there are 451 academic programs, which accredits respiratory care programs…

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Tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal tubes are often used for the distribution for aerosol therapy. According to the Medical Dictionary, Aerosol deposition is the depositing or the retention of aerosol particles on a nearby surface within the respiratory system. “Aerosol deposition during mechanical ventilation is reduced by the presence of an artificial airway” (Ari, Harwood, Sheard, & Fink, 2012). When the artificial airways diameter diminishes, the aerosol deposition within the airway will…

Aspiration – A respiratory emergency Aspiration is the introduction of solids or liquids into the lungs. The presence of any substance other than breathable air impedes the perfusion in the alveoli, while the substance itself may also have damaging properties to the lung and airway tissues. Common aspirations include water, food, vomit, foreign objects or small particulates. The first three are easily introduced by the oropharynx by some sort of misdirection into the larynx rather than the…

A case study of asthma in a 10 year old European child. This case study will cover the normal structure and function of the respiratory system. This case study will also discuss the changes that occur when asthma is triggered, and the routine diagnostic tests/vital signs for asthma. The normal range of the routine tests/vital signs for asthma and three nursing interventions that are required to meet the clients needs in relation to asthma will be explained further. To stay alive we need…