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What are the major respiratory?
The major respiratory diseases/disorders (for Grade 5 students)-ASTHMA-Bronchitisa:Acute bronchitisb:Chronic bronchitis-Chemical bronchitis-Pulmonary emphysema-Pneumonia-Tuberculosisfor the functions pls leave a message in my message board! I'll answer it for you...^_~
Which chemical in a cigarette causes emphysema?
The main chemical in cigarettes that contributes to the development of emphysema is nicotine. Nicotine is a highly addictive compound that is found in tobacco and is responsible for causing constriction of airways and inflammation in the lungs, which can lead to emphysema over time.
How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?
Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.
What chemical alteration of the blood stream results from emphysema?
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is characterized by damage to the air sacs in the lungs. This can result in decreased oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxemia) and increased carbon dioxide levels (hypercapnia), leading to respiratory acidosis. Over time, these chemical alterations can affect the body's pH balance and lead to further complications.
How is oxygen connected chemical weathering?
Oxidation.
What is a chemical combination of a substance?
A substance is a chemical combination.
Is emphysema a tumor?
No, emphysema is not a form of cancer. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is characterized by the destruction of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. This leads to difficulty breathing, as the damaged air sacs are unable to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide effectively. Emphysema is usually caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as tobacco smoke, pollution, and chemical fumes. It is a progressive disease, which means that it gets worse over time. While emphysema does not directly cause cancer, people with emphysema are at increased risk of developing lung cancer due to the damage caused to their lungs by the disease. Additionally, smoking is a major risk factor for both emphysema and lung cancer.
What energy does a dry cell possess?
A dry cell possesses chemical energy that is converted into electrical energy when the cell is connected in a circuit. This chemical energy comes from the reaction between the chemicals inside the cell, typically involving a combination of zinc and manganese dioxide.
Cause of bronchitis?
Smoking cigarettes (and exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke) is the main cause of chronic bronchitis. Followed by environmental pollution, some kinds of occupational exposures to chemicals, and various air pollutants (such as sulphur dioxide). The severity of the disease often relates to how much the person was exposed to cigarette smoke/environmental pollution.It is still possible for people to get bronchitis without any of the risk factors mentioned above.Acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection. At first, it affects your nose, sinuses, and throat and then spreads to the lungs. Sometimes, you may get another (secondary) bacterial infection in the airways.This means that bacteria infect the airways, in addition to the virus.People at risk for acute bronchitis include:Elderly, infants, and young childrenPeople with heart or lung diseaseSmokersChronic bronchitis is a long-term condition. It's also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short. (Emphysema is another type of COPD.) As the condition gets worse, you become increasingly short of breath, have difficulty walking or exerting yourself physically, and may need supplemental oxygen on a regular basis.The following things can make bronchitis worse:Air pollutionAllergiesCertain occupations (such as coal mining, textile manufacturing, or grain handling)Infections
What is an expression representing a chemical reaction the formulas of the reactants are connected by an arrow with the formulas for the products called?
Chemical equation
Is A mixture is a chemical combination of substances?
No. A mixture is a mechanical combination of substances. A chemical combination of two or more elements is a compound.
What type of chemical reaction has MgO?
chemical combination
