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Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs and back again. Ask questions about how to maintain a healthy heart here.

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How is drinking water good for the lungs?

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When one breathes through the nose, the air becomes moisturized. There is something in the nose, or sinuses, that vaporizes the air we breathe--so it's important to drink plenty of water, especially since we lose moisture as we exhale. Drinking water will keep the body moisturized so that the sinuses can moisturize the air we breathe. In this way, the lungs will be getting the proper amount of moisture it needs. Yes, that's right. When you breath through your nose, you are inhaling moisturized air, or vapor. That's why when you breath through your mouth too much, you are getting dry air. That's why we have noses. In short, drinking plenty of water is good for the lungs and the body.

What is the relationship between respiration and the respiratory system?

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Cellular respiration

, which generates ATP in your cells, requires

oxygen

to take place, also, it generates CO2 as a waste product.


The respiratory system allows oxygen to diffuse into your blood, and

carbon dioxide

to diffuse out. The blood then carries the oxygen to the cells, so cellular respiration to continue. When the blood reaches the cells, it also takes the carbon dioxide out of the cells, and carries it to the lungs to get rid of it.


What is pulmonary koch?

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Pulmonary Koch Syndrome is known as Tuberculosis (TB).

Does vasoconstriction conserve heat?

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Yes, Vasoconstriction is the constricting (narrowing) of the arterioles supplying the the blood to capillaries close the skin surface. Heat is lost from the blood that does pass close to the surface (via radiation).

Vasocontriction however, allows much of the blood to pass below the fatty adipose tissue rather than close to the surface.

Vasodilation is the dilation (enlargening) of the arteriole that supplies blood to the capillaries. Therefore less blood flows beneath the adipose tissue, and much more flows close the skins surface. Much more heat is lost via radiation this way.

Vasoconstriction is co-ordinated via the sympathetic nervous system (stimulates effectors like the smooth muscle)

Vasodilation is co-ordinated via the parasympathetic nervous system (inhibits effectors like the smooth muscle)

What is the circulation of blood to and from the lungs known as?

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The flow of blood to and from the lungs is called pulmonary circulation.

Can you bruise after you die?

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I am no medical expert, but since your blood is not pumping when you are dead, then I believe the answer is no.

What does the word biapical mean?

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Bi means two, and apical refers to an apex, so typically this term would refer to the two apices (top pointed part) of the lungs. For example, there may be biapical scarring in the lungs from an old TB infection.

Identify two environmental factors that may place a patient at increased risk for illnesses such as pulmonary disease and cancer?

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An individual's susceptibility to certain diseases or conditions can be affected by:

  • genetics
  • immediate family medical history
  • personal medical history
  • personal lifestyle
  • personal or community environment
  • personal dietary habits
  • smoking
  • use of tobacco products
  • exposure to chemicals or carcinogens

Is pulmonary fibrosis contagious?

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"Fibrosis" is a term used to refer to scarring, so pulmonary fibrosis means scarring in the lungs. No it is not contagious. Little is known about the mechanism of the disease, but there does seem to be a genetic component and some sort of trigger - either environmental, lung injury, etc. The body actually attacks itself (autoimmune disorder) and destroys its own lung tissue.

What does it mean if you have a sore throat with blood in it when you cough?

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There are too many diagnoses that can cause those symptoms to guess which may be causing these. It will take an examination and maybe some diagnostic tests to know for sure. It can be a serious sign when there is blood from a cough, so don't hesitate to have an examination to find out.

What happens in pulmonary edema?

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Normally very little to no fluid enters the alveoli of the lungs. In pulmonary edema there is increased pressure in the pulmonary veins. So fluid escapes in the alveoli of the lungs, making transfer of the oxygen impossible from such alveoli. Patient feels suffocated and starve for oxygen, in pulmonary edema.

What food should be given to children with primary complex?

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Children with Primary Complex also known as TB should be given healthy meals. The children need to eat fish, vegetables, fruit, brown bread, and eggs.

Would death from a pulmonary embolism be quick?

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According to several sites I've been reading, as I recently lost someone due to this, is that in most cases, it is quite quick.

What kinds of medical conditions may result in a collapsed lung?

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All of these can cause it: cystic fibrosis, asthma, COPD, lung cancer..an infection in the lungs can also cause a collapsed lung. And, of course, trauma.

How much electricity does a cpap machine use?

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After using the CPAP from Feb. to August, my electricity bill has also been refigured for Jan.-June. I am on a budget payment plan and the payment has increased from $76 to $115! I live in a one bedroom condo. How can this be? It is the CPAP running all night (with water canister) which is the new electric addition. Do others have these big increases in electric bills? Is there a way to eliminate this cost? Why aren't we told of this huge cost before we agree to it?

Is pulmonary edema contagious?

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Pleurisy affects the membranes that line the chest cavity and around the lungs. These 2 layers of membranes are separated by a thin layer of fluid that allows them to move smoothly by one another with each breath. If the membranes swell, they rub against each another, causing sharp pain when breathing and/or coughing. This symptom/condition is called pleuritis or pleurisy. Usually, there is no pain between breaths. More symptoms may involve shortness of breath, dry cough, or fever/chills.

Pleurisy is not a disease by itself--it is a symptom of another condition, such as viral infection, bacterial infection (i.e. pneumonia or tuberculosis), or an auto-immune condition (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis). As such, pleurisy is not contagious, BUT some of its possible underlying conditions, such as tuberculosis, can be VERY contagious, especially to young children and people with low- or non-functioning immune systems (from AIDS, MDS [not muscular dystrophy, but myo-dysplastic syndrome], Leukemia, etc.).

In addition to being caused by sickness, pleurisy can also show up after a chest injury or heart surgery. Occassionally its cause is undetermined. To try to diagnose the underlying cause, physicians may listen to the lungs with a stethoscope, look at an X-ray, run blood tests, and/or remove a fluid sample from the chest with a needle.

The symptoms of pleurisy can be diminished by treating the underlying cause. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to help symptoms in the case of viral infections, which are usually left to run their course. Codeine can be used to diminish coughing and pain.

As a possible complication of many illnesses, pleurisy can be chronic or reoccur, with different levels of severity. Persons with severe chest pain that goes away when they hold their breath, or go along with a fever, may want to see their doctor to diagnose possible pleurisy and any other issues at hand.

How bad is the number 74 on an oxymeter?

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A pulse oximeter is a device that measures the percentage of oxygen in the arterial hemoglobin. The normal range of oxygen saturation (o2sat) is 95%-100%. A low o2sat can lead to hypoxemia (decreased oxygen in the blood)

Recent sleeping oxygen saturation level was 81 Is this normal what can cause this?

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Normal oxygen saturation levels vary slightly depending on age and activity. A blood oxygen level of less than 90 percent is considered abnormal. The organs in the body need a continuous supply of oxygen to function properly. If oxygen saturation levels in the body become too low, various problems can develop. When oxygen saturation is too low it is called Hypoxemia.

What is the lethal level of co2 in blood?

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OSHA's maximum safe level is 3% (30,000 ppm); lethal concentration (death in 30 minutes) is 10% (100,000 ppm)


http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/124389.html

What causes involuntary sharp intake of breath?

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An emotional shock or pain can cause a sharp intake of breath.

What is the rattle in your chest when you cough?

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You should really go to the doctor it could be neumona I would go get that checked out

Use of accessory muscles in emphysema?

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The accessory muscles of respiration are the sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, serratus anterior, pectoralis major and minor, upper trapezius, latissimus dorsi, erector spinae (thoracic), iliocostalis lumborum, quadratus lumborum, serratus posterior superior and inferior, levatores costarum, transversus thoracis, and subclavius.

The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration (normal/relaxed breathing), assisted by the intercostals. No accessory muscles should be recruited during normal respiration unless there is a respiratory disorder. During quiet inspiration, the diaphragm and intercostals are activated. During quiet expiration, the inspiratory muscles relax and the elastic recoil of the lung tissue combined with intrathoracic pressure causes air to be pushed out of the lungs. There is little or no respiratory activity of the abdominals.

When increased oxygen is required during physical activity e.g. when running, accessory muscles will activate to assist forced respiration.