The most interesting fact is that almost all of them use scientific sources to prove their positions. My research suggests that passive smoking is harmful and it might cause the following: mortality‚ lung cancer‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ and coronary heart disease (CHD). According to the Oxford dictionary of English language‚ passive smoking is “the involuntary inhaling of smoke from other people ’s cigarettes‚ cigars‚ or pipes” (Soanes and Stevenson‚ 2005). The definition
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categories: acute and chronic.[1][2][3][4] Acute bronchitis is characterized by the development of a cough or small sensation in the back of the throat‚ with or without the production of sputum(mucus that is expectorated‚ or "coughed up"‚ from the respiratory tract). Acute bronchitis often occurs during the course of an acute viral illness such as the common cold or influenza. Viruses cause about 90% of acute bronchitis cases‚ whereas bacteria account for about 10%.[5][6] Chronic bronchitis‚ a type of chronic obstructive
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chemicals -- or smoke constituents – are formed when tobacco is burned. Approximately 100 of these smoke constituents have been identified by public health authorities as causes or potential causes of smoking related diseases‚ including cardiovascular disease (heart disease)‚ lung cancer‚ and chronic
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lead to the buildup of plaque that hardens and narrows the vessels‚ causing a disease called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a common cause of heart attacks and peripheral artery disease. Smoking increases your likelihood of developing high blood pressure. The carbon monoxide inhaled from cigarette smoke interferes with the way oxygen is carried by your blood to organs‚ including the heart‚ which links it to heart disease. Smoking also increases the incidence of blood clots‚ which can lead to strokes
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many ways beyond not smoking. Whether using these strategies preventatively or to reduce symptoms of a condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ we can make a positive difference in the health of our respiratory system. Here are some of the preventive measures to insure the healthiness of our respiratory system. Step 1 Exercise regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week to promote overall health. Always check
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cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD a. Specific Detail. Cilia are microscopic‚ hair-like structures that extend from the surface of every human. This can be found in the lungs‚ respiratory tract and middle ear. These cilia have a rhythmic waving‚ in other words‚ cilia will act as a broom that clean dirt in your respiratory system. b. Specific Detail COPD will affect the function of the lungs and how oxygen being delivers into the body plus it also the cause of chronic bronchitis
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an umbrella term that refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow during exhalation‚ which makes it increasingly difficult to breath. Emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis are the two main conditions that make up COPD. In all cases that damage to the airways eventually interferes with the exchange of the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs (mayo). COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that
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changed and neither the ward nor the hospital shall be disclosed. The patient is Miss Webster who is a 46 year old female admitted to the ward with shortness of breath and an exacerbation of her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her past medical history includes asthma‚ COPD‚ chronic bronchitis‚ frequent chest infections‚ endometriosis‚ polycystic ovarian syndrome and a radical hysterectomy in 2007. As previously mentioned the Roper Logan and Tierney model shall be used in order
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dangerous. People‚ whose history is of years of smoking‚ will eventually cause the disease that they will die of. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)‚ is a disease that manifests itself with the symptoms of dyspnea (a difficult time breathing) and cyanosis (lack of oxygen in the blood‚ causing the skin to appear blue). COPD is manifested with both emphysema and chronic bronchitis; in lawmen terms these diseases are called the pink puffers and blue bloaters (Crowley). The pink puffers usually
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July 1964 Date of death (Alive) Age 49 Medical History Psychological Illness Name Onset Duration Acute/Chronic - - - - Potential Causes - Medical Illness Name Onset Duration Acute/Chronic Gastritis Mid 1990s ~ Still present Chronic Potential Causes Diet – excessive coffee drinking and a great fondness for spicy food1 Stress – has multiple chronic stressors from role overload2 Comment Except Gastritis‚ the individual is perfectly healthy‚ both mind and
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