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Disorders of the Respiratory System Slide 2 Anthrax Caused by spores of the bacterium Atelectasis A collapse of part or all of a lung, caused by a tumor in the thoracic cavity, pneumonia, or injury Asthma attack May result from exposure to an allergen, cold temperature, exercise, or emotion Slide 3 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Bronchitis An infection of the bronchi Carbon monoxide poisoning Occurs from breathing carbon monoxide Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A group of chronic respiratory disorders including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary emphysema Slide 4 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Cold A respiratory infection Cystic fibrosis A genetic disorder of the exocrine glands Emphysema The alveoli lose elasticity and become dilated and do not exchange gases well Slide 5 Emphysema Pathology Slide 6 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Hantavirus A respiratory condition spread by breathing in materials contaminated by urine or saliva of infected rodents such as deer mice and chipmunks Hay fever A respiratory inflammation caused by allergens such as plants, dust, and food Lung cancer Directly linked to smoking and smoke products Slide 7 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued ) Pleural effusion A condition in which air or fluid enters the pleural cavity Pleurisy An inflammation of the membranes that line the lungs Slide 8 Echo Free Space between the Pleura Slide 9 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Pneumonia An inflammation of the lungs, in which a buildup of excessive moisture impairs breathing Slide 10 Infectious pneumonia Slide 11 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Pneumoconiosis An inflammation in the lungs caused by inhaled irritants Respiratory acidosis A buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood, causing a lowered blood pH Respiratory alkalosis A deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood Slide 12 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Respiratory distress syndrome A condition that occurs when the alveoli do not inflate properly Sinusitis An inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinuses Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) A respiratory disorder of newborns Slide 13 Disorders of the Respiratory System (continued) Tuberculosis Caused by bacteria that are difficult to destroy, and it can be transmitted through the air Upper respiratory infection Caused by a virus or bacteria in the nose, pharynx, or larynx Slide 14 TB Slide 15 Issues and Innovations Tobacco issues Secondhand smoke Smokeless tobacco Heart disease and cancer Environmental health risks Sick building syndrome Asbestos Berylliosis Black lung disease