Lung Diseases

Question 1

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Answer 1

Infectious bacterial disease

Caused by inhalation of the bacteria

Leads to chronic infection in the lungs

Question 2

Oesophagus

Answer 2

Conduit for food and liquid that have been swallowed into the pharynx to reach the stomach

Question 3

Pulmonary fibrosis

Answer 3

Progressive lung disease - lead to break down in lung structure

Cause unknown but linked to smoking, inhalation of dust, viral infections.

Produced repeated injury/ insult to the alvioli leading to an abnormal repair response

Question 4

Emphysema

Answer 4

Leads to alveoli gradually getting distorted

Cause is smoking, exposure to pollution and smoke.
Age and exposure to fumes or dust.

Walls of alveoli weaken and determinate- reducing surface area

Question 5

Asthma

Answer 5

Chronic lung disease - inflamed and narrows airways

Cause in unknown

Inflamed airways become narrow and clogged with mucus in response to a certain trigger