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Illnesses

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Illnesses Relating to the Respiratory System

  • The respiratory system includes the mouth, nose, nasal passages, trachea and lungs

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Illnesses Relating to the Respiratory System

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    • Non-infectious
      • Asthma
        • A condition that makes it difficult for a person to breathe
        • It is something that a person can be born with or develop in their lifetime: it is usually caused by or aggravated by pollution
        • Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath
        • There is no cure, just treatment with an inhaler
      • Lung cancer
        • Caused by smoking or air pollution
        • Symptoms include coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pains
        • There is no cure, only treatment with chemotherapy; this disease is fatal

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Illnesses Relating to the Respiratory System

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    • Infectious
      • Flu
        • An illness that increases in prevalence in the winter
        • The young, the elderly and those that are immuno compromised are most vulnerable
        • Symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, congestion, cough, fever and fatigue
        • Its effects can be diminished or avoided with an annual vaccine

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Illnesses Relating to the Digestive System

  • The digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver and intestines.

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**all the illnesses I talk about are non infectious**

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Illnesses Relating to the Digestive System

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    • In the mouth
      • Cavities
        • Caused by poor oral hygiene and bacteria
        • Symptoms include pain, inflammation and difficulty eating
        • Prevention includes brushing your teeth regularly and avoiding sugary foods
    • In the stomach
      • Ulcers
        • Caused by excess stomach acid
        • Symptoms include abdominal pain
        • Treatment by medication or antibiotics is need to resolve the condition

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Illnesses Relating to the Digestive System

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    • In the liver
      • Gallstones
        • Stones are made from the presence of excess cholesterol or bile in the body
        • Symptoms include fever, yellow-ish skin and nausea
        • Treatment includes surgical removal and diet change
    • In the intestine
      • Appendicitis
        • Occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and fills with pus
        • Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, fever, vomiting
        • Treatment includes surgery to remove the appendix

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