Respiratory System
Brittany Ciezki
Respiratory System
Lungs
Trachea
Bronchi
Diaphragm
Intercostal Muscle
Nasal Cavity, Naso, Oro, and Laryngopharynx
Nasal Cavity: The nose is the main external opening, made of cartilage, bone, muscle, and skin that supports the anterior portion of the Nasal Cavity. The main function is to warm, moisturize, and filter air entering the body before it reaches the lungs.
Nasopharynx: The upper part of the throat, and behind the nose. The nasopharynx remains open even when surrounding muscles flex, so you can keep breathing.
Oropharynx: Extends from the uvula (dangling thing in the back of the mouth) to the epiglottis. It is the main passageway for air, food, and drinks.
Laryngopharynx: Is where both food and air pass. Located between the hyoid bone, the larynx, and the esophagus. The main function is to help guide food and air where to go.
Larynx
Epiglottis
Mouth
Asthma
- Has an unknown cause, but researches believe it is genetic.
- Symptoms:
-Uncontrollable coughing
-Rapid breathing
-Chest pain
-Tightened neck and chest muscles
-Pale, and sweaty face
-Blue lips or fingernails
- There is no cure for Asthma...
Rhinitis
- Environmental irritants are common triggers it.
- Symptoms
-Postnatal drip
-Runny Nose
-Stuffy Nose
- There is no cure for Rhinitis...
Tonsillitis
- Bacterial and viral infections, commonly caused by Streptococcus (strep) bacteria.
- Symptoms:
-Throat pain
-Redness of tonsils
-Hoarseness or loss of voice
-Headache
-Ear pain
Swollen glands
-And many more
*** If bacterial- then cured with antibiotics
*** If viral- then the body needs to heal on its own.
Article on EV-D68
http://www.newser.com/story/193538/hundreds-of-kids-get-cold-like-virus.html
Work Cited
http://www.newhealthguide.org/Epiglottis-Function.html
http://quizlet.com/5208187/ap-ch23-respiratory-system-anatomy-flash-cards/
http://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/nasopharynx
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/causes.html
http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-symptoms
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/treatment.html
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/nonallergic-rhinitis
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tonsillitis-symptoms-causes-and-treatments
http://www.newser.com/story/193538/hundreds-of-kids-get-cold-like-virus.html
http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/EV-D68.html?s_cid=cdc_homepage_whatsnew_001