Question 1

how dose the flu affect the respiratory system?

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An upper respiratory: Infection can cause inflammation in the respiratory system and bronchospasm. That can lead to a productive cough, difficulties breathing, and pneumonia.

Question 2

how does tuberculosis affect the respiratory system?

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Multiple: Primary TB is usually manifested by fever with few or no pulmonary symptoms. Chest xrays may show lymph node enlargement, fluid in the chest or infiltrates. Later stages may show cavities or endobronchial spread. Cough, fever and weight loss are common.

Question 3

how does the immune system affect the respiratory system?

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Immunity: It protects us and can also be a major player in the inflammatory pathway or autoimmune disease.

Question 4

how does ebola affect the respiratory system? how does the disease kill you?

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Ebola Virus: A person with Ebola infection may develop cough, chest pain, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), respiratory distress as well as Interstitial pneumonia  and pulmonary edema with attempts to hydrate. Shock with capillary leakage, seizures, coma &amp; respiratory distress herald death.

Question 5

how does eating healthy foods affect the respiratory system?

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Healthy food: Has a positive impact on all organ systems.  If you are overweight they can help you loose weight and perhaps breathe more easily.  If you have a respiratory problem please see your doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

can the epstein barr virus affect the respiratory system?

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Yes: Pneumonia is not very common but very enlarged tonsils can rarely cause difficulty breathing.

Question 7

how does congestive heart failure affect the respiratory system?

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Fluid : If the heart fails it allows blood and fluids to build up in the lungs causing difficulty breathing  thus the term "congestion".

Question 8

how does coronary heart disease affect the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath or dyspnea can be a symptom of the respiratory system or from coronary disease. Heart disease can make it more difficult to breathe and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 9

whats respiratory system what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Give you O2: Without oxygen you are dead in 40 secunds.

Question 10

what does the respiratory system do for you?

Accepted Answer

Exchange gases: The lungs are the major organs of your respiratory system. When you breath in, you take oxygen in through your lungs and when you breath out, you expel carbon dioxide.

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