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    Difference: The difference in the upper respiratory and lower respiratory tract is their location . The organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the chest cavity, whereas the lower respiratory tract are located inside the chest cavity. Upper respiratory tract infection, are conditions that affects the nose, sinus, pharynx or larynx. Conditions commonly are • tonsillitis, • pharyngitis, • laryngitis,sinusitis, • otitis media, • common cold. These conditions are basically treated with antibiotics and decongestants with the use of Vitamin C Lower respiratory tract infection, are more serious and fatal in nature and may need extensive treatment. Conditions commonly are • Lung Cancer • Emphysema • Pneumonia • Bronchitis…

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    Respiratory Tract

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    The Upper Respiratory Tract The human respiratory system involves complex organization of structural and defense mechanisms for the inhalation and exhalation of gases. The primary function of the respiratory system is to breathe air, provide oxygen to the bloodstream, and expel carbon dioxide. The respiratory system also provides transport of respiratory gases, internal respiration, pulmonary ventilation, and external respiration. There are two zones of the respiratory system, the conducting…

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    The respiratory tracts are for the purpose of providing our bodies with oxygen for the nutrients and the production of energy that our cells need. It also is responsible for the removal of the carbon dioxide our cells excrete during this process. Upper Respiratory Tract Lower Respiratory Tract Nose Larynx Nasal Cavity Trachea Paranasal Sinuses Bronchial Tree Pharynx Lungs In the upper respiratory tract as air is breathed in and passes through the nasal cavity it is filtered, warmed,…

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    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…

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    Respiratory tract infections have been a common cause of distress in infants and young children for many years. Although this is still a communal threat to their health, breastfeeding could be a possible preventative measure to partake in. Breastfeeding and the risk of respiratory tract infections after infancy: The Generation R Study aimed to see if breastfeeding would reduce the chance of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in young adolescents from infancy to four years of…

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    Priority Pathophysiology

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    infection which has been associated with an increased risk of hospital admission and mortality for several decades (Greenwood, 2008). It is important to prioritize pneumonia as the primary health care concern because pneumonia is the most common form of infection in individuals diagnosed with cancer and is correlated with elevated mortality rates (Oie et al, 2013). Pneumonia was chosen as the priority pathophysiology because it further deteriorates the individual’s immune system through the…

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    families without the possibility of future harm. Review of Relevant Literature When a child becomes ill, a parent will take tactical measures to ensure that their child becomes well sooner rather than later. Therefore, parents must seek the advice and treatment of a physician. Upon seeking advice from a physician, parents will not display ignorance, but rather a measurement of knowledge in order to maintain their competence as a parent (Heritage & Sefi, 1992). Upon children having symptoms…

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    Flaxseed Research Paper

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    that it does have effects on the body and it is important for healthcare workers to be aware of these effects to ensure the best care for their patients. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the therapeutic effects, indications, contraindications, side effects, cost, and availability of both echinacea and flaxseed. Echinacea Echinacea is a North American herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to the genus of the daisy family. It was first used by Native Americans. It comes in liquid,…

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    Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. The illness can range from mild to severe, and can infect people of all ages, races, genders, and sizes. Generally, the illness is not life threatening in most people, but certain groups are at higher risk of requiring hospitalization or even dying from influenza. These at-risk groups of people include young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. The CDC estimated that there were “25…

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    How Provision of Oral Health Care Affects the Risk of Respiratory Infections in Institutionalized Elderly Persons Requiring Full-time Care Introduction Due to aging, many elderly adults suffer a deterioration in physical capacity and mental acuity, rendering them unable to care for themselves in general and their oral health in particular. Researches show that respiratory pathogens reside in dental plaque (Russell, Boylan, Kaslick, Scannapieco, & Katz, 1999; Scannapieco, Stewart, & Mylotte,…

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