Body+Systems

Body system-- Respiratory System

Five Functions-- 1. To give us oxygen. 2. Helps us talk. 3. Remove carbon dioxide from the blood 4. Remove water from blood. 5. Helps us cough so e exhale human bodies.

3 diseases or disorders--- with picture, symptoms, causes, and cures/ treatments.. Asthma- Coughing, especially at night Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest tightness, pain, or pressure
 * Symptoms

Some people are born with the tendency to have asthma, while others are not. Scientists are trying to find the genes that cause this tendency. The environment you live in and the way you live partly determine whether you have asthma attacks. An allergic reaction is a response by the body's immune system to an "invader." Exposure to tobacco or wood smoke, Breathing polluted air Inhaling other respiratory irritants such as perfumes or cleaning products. Breathing in allergy-causing substances (allergens) such as molds, dust, or animal dander.
 * Causes

You may be given oxygen through a face mask or a tube that goes in your nose. Lung Cancer- Symptoms of primary lung cancers include cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
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 * Symptoms

Smoking cigarettes Using tobacco
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A special treatment given from doctors.
 * Cures



Cystic Fibrosis- persistent diarrhea bulky, foul smelling and greasy stools pale stools frequent wheezing or pneumonia chronic cough with thick mucus salty-tasting skin poor growth blockage of the intestine (called meconium ileus) abdominal swelling gassiness vomiting
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 * dehydration
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Gene therapy at an early age. Physical therapy, Exercise Medications
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