WorksheetsEmphysema
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
Emphysema is a chronic lung condition involving damage to the alveoli.
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The alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lung which allow for rapid gaseous exchange (the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules to and from the bloodstream).
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There are about 30 million alveoli in the normal lungs.
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What does the alveoli do when we breathe in air?
Stretch
Shrink
Move carbon dioxide out of the body.
Draw oxygen in and transport it to the blood
When you are inflicted with emphysema, the lining of the alveoli becomes damaged beyond repair.
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With the damage caused by Emphysema, the inner wall of the alveoli weakens and rupture, resulting in larger air spaces rather than the many tiny ones, making it harder to breath.
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The damage caused by Emphysema causes a problem by restricting the amount of oxygen to the bloodstream.
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While inflicted with Emphysema during exhalation, old air becomes trapped, leaving no room for fresh and oxygen-rich air to enter the body.
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What are the two most common types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Acute Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Malaria
Possible complications of emphysema include heart failure, collapsed lungs, large holes in the lungs, and liver failure.
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The major cause of Emphysema is long-term exposure to irritants.
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The greatest irritant to cause Emphysema is what?
pollution
alcohol
smoking
powder
If you smoke you 6 times the chance of developing Emphysema.
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Air pollution is a factor in developing Epilepsy.
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Genetics may play a role in you developing Emphysema.
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Reasons to increase your chances of developing Emphysema are:
smoking
second hand smoke
age
pollution
Can you experience Emphysema without any symptoms?
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Shortness of breath is a symptom of Emphysema.
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If you have Emphysema, while working out you may experience coughing.
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Which of the following is a symptom of Emphysema?
Exhaustion
Weight loss
Jaundice
Rapid heart rate.
A blood test can determine is you have Emphysema.
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A Lung Function Test determines how well your lungs are transferring air to and from the body.
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What other ways can your doctor determine if you have Emphysema?
X-Ray
MRI
CT Scan
Urine Analysis
Emphysema has no cure. You can only relieve the symptoms.
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Injecting steroids can help with the symptoms of Emphysema.
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Antibiotics may be used to fight infections that can worsen your condition if you have Emphysema.
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You may have to do what to help relieve your symptoms of Emphysema.
change your diet
use a portable oxygen tank
surgery to remove part of the lung
lung transplant
breathing exercises
