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Respiratory Disorders

Respiratory Disorders. By: Justin Minnich. Facts. About 35 million Americans suffer from a respiratory disorder Respiratory disorders are the #3 killer in America Respiratory disorders are more common in African Americans On average 1 out of 10 school-aged children have asthma.

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Respiratory Disorders

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  1. Respiratory Disorders By: Justin Minnich

  2. Facts About 35 million Americans suffer from a respiratory disorder Respiratory disorders are the #3 killer in America Respiratory disorders are more common in African Americans On average 1 out of 10 school-aged children have asthma

  3. Respiratory Disorder Condition that leads to insufficient supply of oxygen to the lungs and the retention of carbon dioxide in the body.

  4. Most Common Disorders Asthma Hay Fever Cystic Fibrosis Chronic Bronchitis

  5. Asthma • The disease of the bronchiole by swelling of mucus membrane lining the bronchial tubes. • Symptoms • Coughing • Wheezing • Constriction of chest

  6. Hay Fever • The allergic disease caused by a sensitivity to specific substances in the air. Effects sleep and appetite. There is no cure for hay fever. • Symptoms • Sneezing • Watery eyes • Running nose

  7. Cystic Fibrosis • The abnormality or inadequacy of some hormone that affects the excretion of mucus, saliva, and perspiration. • Symptoms • Abnormal amount of saliva and perspiration

  8. Chronic Bronchitis • The serious disease that interferes with breathing. • Symptoms • Shortness of breath • Sufferer coughs • Causing lots of phlegm

  9. Treatments • Inhalers • Nebulizer • Surgeries • Remove thick mucus from lungs

  10. Things YOU can do • Proper warm-up • Proper cool-down • Aerobic fitness • Swimming • Avoid running in cold air • 30-40 minutes of activity • 4-5 times per week

  11. References Dunn, J.M., & Leitschuh, C.A. (2009). Special physical education (9th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. The Ohio State University Medical Center. About Respiratory Disorders. Retrieved April 8, 2010. http://medicalcenter.osu.edu. University of Maryland Medical Center. Respiratory Disease (2008, January 18). Retrieved April 8, 2010. http://www.umm.edu.

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