Respiratory Disease and Disorders

Aom and Angie

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Lung Cancer
What is it?
Lung cancer is a disease where cells in the lungs
multiply uncontrollably. The extra cells take up space in
the lungs and impair gas exchange and the lung’s ability
to expel dirt.

There are several different types of lung cancer, such as

small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer,
adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, large cell
carcinoma, and carcinoid .
How does it affect to the body?
The first signs of lung cancer may include:

● Coughing
● Wheezing
● Feeling short of breath
● Chest pain
● Having blood in any mucus that you cough up

Because these symptoms are so general, many people don't

suspect lung cancer. And by the time they see a doctor, often
the cancer has already started to spread.
If the cancer spreads within and beyond the chest, other
symptoms may occur.
Cures and Preventions
It is treated using a combination of treatments such as
chemotherapy, radiation, and a variety of surgical procedures
(such as wedge resections, pneumonectomies, and segmental
resections).
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung
disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
- There are two most common conditions that contributes to COPD which are
Emphysema and Chronic bronchitis.
- People with COPD are higher risk at
developing heart disease and other
conditions such as lung cancer.
Causes
Cause:

- The main cause of COPD is tobacco

smoking.
- It also often occurs in people exposed
to fumes from burning fuel for cooking
and heating in poorly ventilated
homes.
- COPD causes the lungs to lose their
elasticity and over expand, which
leaves some air trapped in your lungs
when you exhale.
Symptoms
Symptoms:

- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Having to clear your throat first thing in
the morning
- A chronic cough that may produce mucus
(sputum)
- Frequent respiratory infections
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention: Treatment:

- The prevention of COPD is to stop - COPD can be cured by smoking

smoking or never smoking. cessation, medication, lung
- Try to avoid chemical fumes or therapy, and surgery.
burning fuels.