Microbio Quiz 7

upper respiratory infection

very common and uncomfortable, clears within a week (cold)

lower respiratory infection

often serious, may be fatal (pneumonia, tuberculosis)

Goblet Cells

produce mucous, a slimy glycoprotein

Mucocililary escalator

propels mucus, trapped particles out of the respiratory tract

rhinitis

infection of the nose usually cuased by viruses

pharyngitis

inflammation of throat

epiglottitis

inflammation that covers lower repsiratory tract, can be life-threatening

conjunctiva

an infection that covers eyes and the lining of the eyelids

dacryocystitis

infection of tear ducts that connect to nasal chamber

External ear

protected by cerumen (ear wax)

Middle ear sterile

connected by Eustachian tubes, otitis media infection

inner ear

microbe-free, infection is labyrinthitis

Sinusitis,mastoiditis

infections of sinuses, mastoid air cells

laryngitis

inflammation of larynx

bronchiolitis

bronchi branch repeatedly to become bronchioles

pneumonitis

inflammation of the lungs

pleurisy

inflammation in lungs surrounded by two membranes

Pneumococcal Pneumonia

60% of adult pneumonia patients require hospitalization

Pneumococcal Pneumonia S/S

cough, fever, chest pain, sputum production

Pneumococcal Pneumonia Caustive Agent