Disease Presentation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?

• Fever

• Dyspnea

• Wheezing

• Coughing

Open Ended

What is the significance of understanding respiratory diseases and abnormal conditions in maintaining overall health?

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason why asthma makes it hard to breathe?

• The bronchial tubes tighten, thicken, and become inflamed and mucus-filled.

• The lungs collapse completely.

• The heart pumps less blood to the lungs.

• The nose becomes blocked.

Open Ended

Compare the use of inhalers in adults and children as shown in the images. What differences do you observe and why might these differences exist?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are symptoms of bronchitis?

• Productive cough

• Excessive mucus

• Chest pain

• High fever

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bronchitis is correct based on the images?

• Chronic bronchitis is not contagious, but acute bronchitis can be.

• Both chronic and acute bronchitis are always contagious.

• Acute bronchitis is never caused by viruses.

• Chronic bronchitis is caused by bacteria.

Fill in the Blank

Chronic bronchitis is usually caused by long-term exposure to pollutants and/or ___.

Open Ended

Explain how smoking contributes to the development of emphysema, using the information and diagrams provided.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended methods for preventing the flu?

• Washing hands regularly

• Eating healthy foods

• Avoiding physical activity

• Drinking plenty of fluids

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of influenza (flu)?

• Headache

• Sore throat

• Muscle pain

• Loss of appetite

Fill in the Blank

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the ___ and vocal cords.

Open Ended

Compare the symptoms and treatments of influenza and laryngitis based on the information provided.

Multiple Choice

What is a common cause of laryngitis?

• Bacterial infection

• Viral infection

• Allergic reaction

• Smoking

Multiple Choice

What is the leading cause of lung cancer worldwide?

• Air pollution

• Genetics

• Smoking

• Radiation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary symptom of pleurisy?

• Sharp stabbing pain while breathing

• Persistent cough

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Night sweats

Open Ended

Compare the anatomical differences between normal lungs and lungs affected by pleurisy and pneumothorax as shown in the diagram.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common symptoms of pneumonia?

• Fever

• Chest pain

• Productive cough

• Swollen ankles

Fill in the Blank

Pneumonia is characterized by a build up of ___ in the alveoli.

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors may increase the severity of sleep apnea?

• Obesity

• Hypertension

• Alcohol ingestion

• Daily exercise

Open Ended

How does the CPAP machine shown in the image help individuals with sleep apnea?

Multiple Choice

Which bacterium is responsible for causing tuberculosis?

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Escherichia coli

• Staphylococcus aureus

Open Ended

How do you think asthma can impact a person's daily life and activities?

Multiple Choice

What are some common symptoms of asthma?

• Dyspnea, wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest

• Fever, rash, joint pain, headache

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

• Blurred vision, hearing loss, dizziness, confusion

Open Ended

Explain why tuberculosis is considered a contagious disease and describe how it can spread from one person to another.