Health education

Question 1

Health according to WHO

Answer 1

A state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

10 ways to keep yiur lungs healthy

Answer 2

1. Stop smoking and avoid 2nd hand smoking
2. Exercise regularly
3. Get annual check ups
4. Maintain a healthybdiet
5. Stay up to date with vaccinations
6. Avoid air pollution
7. Improve indoor air quality
8. Practice deep breathings
9. Maintain good hygiene
10. Get checked for lung cancer

Question 3

Problems in the respiratory system

Answer 3

1. Asthma
2. Bronchitis
3. Lung cancer

Question 4

Difference between asphyxia and choking

Answer 4

Choking : a type of asphyxia where an object blocks the airway which prevents breathing and can lead to death

Asphyxia : when thr body is deprived of oxygen. Can be caused by suffocation, strangulation, etc

Question 5

Nasal cavity

Answer 5

Acts as the respiratory systems first line of defense. Filters and humidifies the incoming air

Question 6

Pharynx

Answer 6

The passageway for air and food

Question 7

Larynx

Answer 7

The voice box. A pivotal structure housing thr voice chords

Question 8

Trachea

Answer 8

Carries air from the upper respiratory tract to the lower respiratory tract (bronci and lungs)

Question 9

Bronchial tree

Answer 9

Ensurescthe even distribution of air throughout the lung tissues

Question 10

Alveoli

Answer 10

Vital processes of gas exchange occurs

Question 11

Lungs

Answer 11

Facilitates the expansion and contraction necessary for respiration

Question 12

What is asthma

Answer 12

A condition where your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.

Symptoms :
1. Shortness of breath
2. Wheezing when exhaling
3. Chest tightness or pain

Question 13

Salbutamol

Answer 13

A medication that ekaxes the alveoli. Commonly used to relieve asthma. It opens up thr airways i the lungs