Table of Contents
- 1 What is the condition that occurs when the body Cannot get the air it needs to function?
- 2 Which condition is the absence of spontaneous respiration?
- 3 What stimulates you to breathe?
- 4 Which condition is the progressive long term loss of lung function?
- 5 What are two signs of anaphylaxis?
- 6 When does the body cannot get the air it needs?
- 7 What is the medical term for loss of consciousness?
What is the condition that occurs when the body Cannot get the air it needs to function?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when the body does not receive enough oxygen from the lungs. It is a complication of an existing lung infection, injury, or serious illness. It can progress rapidly, and it can be fatal.
What term describes the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body Cannot get the air it needs to function?
Asphyxiation occurs when the body does not get enough oxygen. This impairs normal breathing and may cause a person to become unconscious.
Which condition is the absence of spontaneous respiration?
Apnea – the absence of spontaneous respiration Cheyne-Stokes – (CSR) a pattern of alternating periods of hyperpnea (rapid breathing), hypopnea (slow breathing), and apnea.
What is a condition caused by a severe allergic reaction to inhaled pollutants?
Some people may develop breathing problems from inhaling allergens. This is known as allergic asthma. It occurs when the airways swell as part of an allergic reaction. In general, inhaled allergens cause allergic asthma.
What stimulates you to breathe?
Normally, an increased concentration of carbon dioxide is the strongest stimulus to breathe more deeply and more frequently. Conversely, when the carbon dioxide concentration in the blood is low, the brain decreases the frequency and depth of breaths.
What are the five conditions of the respiratory system?
UnityPoint Health pulmonologist, Jim Meyer, DO, tells us the top eight respiratory system illnesses.
- Asthma.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Bronchitis.
- Emphysema.
- Lung Cancer.
- Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis.
- Pneumonia.
- Pleural Effusion.
Which condition is the progressive long term loss of lung function?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes permanent damage to the lungs and narrows the airways (bronchi). This makes breathing difficult once the disease has reached an advanced stage.
Which term means abnormally rapid deep breathing?
Tachypnea is the term that your health care provider uses to describe your breathing if it is too fast, especially if you have fast, shallow breathing from a lung disease or other medical cause. The term hyperventilation is usually used if you are taking rapid, deep breaths.
What are two signs of anaphylaxis?
Symptoms of anaphylaxis
- feeling lightheaded or faint.
- breathing difficulties – such as fast, shallow breathing.
- wheezing.
- a fast heartbeat.
- clammy skin.
- confusion and anxiety.
- collapsing or losing consciousness.
What qualifies as a severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings.
When does the body cannot get the air it needs?
The condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function. asphyxiation Any interruption of breathing that results in the loss of consciousness or death. aspiration pneumonia Occurs when a foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs. asthma
What causes loss of consciousness in the respiratory system?
loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function. Can be caused by choking, suffocating, drowning, or inhaling carbon monoxide. also called collapsed lung, is the incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung due to a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax.
What is the medical term for loss of consciousness?
The form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs. asphyxia The condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function. asphyxiation Any interruption of breathing that results in the loss of consciousness or death.
What kind of condition is caused by asbestos?
The form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs. asphyxia The condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function. asphyxiation