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Illnesses Respiratory system
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- 1The most common cause is smoking, it produces the inflammation of the bronchi and the destruction of lung tissueCOPD
Obstructive pulmonary disease - 2This produces an enlargement of the alveoli,causing them to breakEmphysema
- 3Irritation of the bronchial lining caused by smoke and air pollutants. Frequent coughing, pain and asthmaChronic Bronchitis
- 4This is the inflammation os the pleuraPleurisy
- 5Malignant tumors that invade and destroys adjacents tissuesLung and throat cancer
- 6This is the contraction of the bronchi as a result of an allergic reaction.Asthma
- 7A runny nose, itching, and sneezing due to the presence of pollen, dust etc in the airAllergic rinitis
- 8Difficulty emitting sound due to the inflammation of the vocal chordsAphonia
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- Licenciatura Science Flashcards on Illnesses Respiratory system, created by Consuelo Briceño on 02/02/2018.
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