RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Which respiratory disease affects about 14% of children?

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Emphysema

• Asthma

• Pleural effusion

What is the third leading cause of death worldwide?

• Cancer

• Respiratory diseases

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Infectious diseases

What is the most important symptom of chronic bronchitis?

• Shortness of breath

• Coughing

• Wheezing

• Chest pain

What is the main treatment for respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis?

• Surgery

• Antibiotics

• Eliminating irritants

• Chemotherapy

What is the most common cause of pneumonia?

• Allergens

• Exposure to harmful substances

• Bacteria or viruses

• Genetic factors

Treatment of respiratory diseases depends on the underlying cause.

• true

• false

COPD can only be caused by smoking.

• True

• False

The cilia in the respiratory tract help to clear the lungs of mucus.

• True

• False

Chronic bronchitis is caused by excessive production of mucus.

• True

• False

Frequent coughing is the most prominent symptom of pneumonia.

• True

• False