Respiratory tract

The cardiovascular, respiratory, sensory and endocrine systems play important roles in the functioning of the human body. The cardiovascular system involves the heart, blood and blood vessels, the respiratory system involves organs and structures, which allow the body to breath, the sensory system allows the body to receive external and internal information while the endocrine system involves the glands and secretes hormones throughout the body. The 4 systems to be discussed all work together to…

The article “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk” talks about many different diseases and infections that breastfeeding helps reduce such as obesity, diabetes, and respiratory tract infections. Based on the results of the experiment, the American Academy of Pediatrics found that there is a 15 percent to 30 percent reduction in adolescent and adult obesity rates if breast feeding took place as an infant (“Breastfeeding and…

transmitted via respiratory droplets from an infected person.3 From here, it can infect directly to a susceptible host, or indirectly via fomites.3 Its transmission is greatest during the early stage of illness.3 Bordetella pertussis is a strict pathogen of the…

strongest antibiotics or sometimes all antibiotics. This is a large concern in hospital environments and with people with low immune systems since they are more susceptible to infection. Enterococcus faecalis usually inbabits the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals. It can also be found in food, water, insects, birds and plants (Clauss). Typically it is considered a commensal bacterium because it benefits from living…

not only the elder generations but the whole population is awareness. It is important for all ages to have regular visits to their physician as preventative measure, not only when it is too late and they are already sick. On the other hand, urinary tract infections can be limited by decreasing the use of urinary catheters and resorting to hormone or pharmacological therapy or surgical…

Laryngospasm and Bronchospasm Alyssa Acosta San Joaquin Valley College Abstract Laryngospasms and bronchospasms are both spasms that occur during within the upper respiratory tract (Frey & Ross, 2014). They can either occur in the operating room, during induction of anesthesia or can occur in a normal setting, triggered by things other than anesthesia. Depending on severity and setting, laryngospasms and bronchospasms can be either non life-threatening or life-threatening (Drugs.com,…

through two surgeries in the past ten years to remove fibroid growth in her uterus. Her family has a long history of hypertension and diabetes. The patient admission vital signs are as follows; the blood pressure is 90/50 mmHg, heart rate is 105 bpm, respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute, and a temperature of 101.80 F. She cannot control her body entirely and hence cant balance or walk without support, extreme pain in the head, back and neck, she also lost sensation…

4. BNR – Bladder Neck Reconstruction 5. LSCS – Lower Segment Caesarean section is also called the Kerr Incision and is the use of surgery to deliver one or more babies. 6. RTI – Respiratory Tract Infection is any infectious disease of the upper or lower respiratory tract. (LRTI or URTI) 7. UTI – Urinary Tract Infection is an infection in…

malfunction. When the systems malfunction, it causes flu-related symptoms. The flu is often confused with the common cold, but it’s much more deadly and, in some cases, can even be fatal. The influenza virus affects the respiratory, immune, and digestive systems. The respiratory system moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body. It also removes carbon dioxide and water from the body. Respiration is different than breathing; breathing refers to the movement of air into and out of…

psychopathology. The main trigger factor for VCD associated with psychological causes is emotional stress. Non-psychogenic trigger factors include all common asthma triggers such as dust, cigarette smoke, exercise, occupational irritant exposure, upper respiratory tract infection, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) & misuse and abuse of voice. VCD is most prevalent among young women aged twenty to forty years and is thought to be primarily psychological in causation [7]. Maturo, et al. [8] assumed…