The effects of lung disease
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What measures lung function?
Spirometers
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What is tidal volume?
Air breathed in and out normally
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What is ventilation rate?
Breaths per minute
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What is normal ventilation rate?
15 breaths per minute
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What is forced vital capacity (FVC)?
Maximum air exhaled after deep breath
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What is forced expiratory volume (FEV1)?
Air exhaled in 1 second
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What does tuberculosis (TB) cause?
Lung damage and immune response
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What forms in lungs due to TB?
Hard lumps called tubercles
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What happens to alveoli in TB?
Gas exchange surface is damaged
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What symptoms does TB cause?
Coughing, chest pain, fatigue, blood
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What causes fibrosis?
Lung scarring from infection or asbestos exposure
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What does fibrosis affect in the lungs?
Reduces lung expansion and FVC
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What does fibrosis thicken?
Alveolar epithelium
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What symptoms does fibrosis cause?
Shortness of breath, weakness, pain
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What is emphysema caused by?
Smoking or air pollution
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What damages alveoli in emphysema?
Inflammation from trapped particles
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What happens to alveoli walls in emphysema?
They are destroyed, reducing elasticity
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What does emphysema reduce?
Surface area for gas exchange
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What symptoms does emphysema cause?
Shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue
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What happens to energy levels in lung disease?
Less oxygen leads to less energy
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What is asthma?
Inflamed and irritated airways
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What triggers asthma?
Allergic reactions to pollen or dust
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What happens during an asthma attack?
Smooth muscle contracts, mucus builds
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What symptoms does asthma cause?
Wheezing, breathlessness, tight chest
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How is asthma treated?
Inhalers to relax airway muscles
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What reduces gas exchange in lung disease?
Damage to alveoli or airway obstruction
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