Q2M1_Quiz 2

chronic bronchitis

It develops from a viral or bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics.

wheezing

Which symptom is a warning sign of a possible asthma attack?

runny nose
wheezing
fever
persistent cough

Emphysema

Which respiratory disease is primarily caused by long-term smoking and results in the destruction of alveoli?

Annual vaccination

Which of the following measures is most effective in preventing respiratory infections like the flu?

Wearing of jacket when cold
Annual vaccination
Drinking herbal teas
Regular physical exercise

asthma

What type of respiratory infection is characterized by inflamed airways, making it difficult for patients to breathe, and is often triggered by allergens?

pneumonia

The infections can be bacterial, viral or fungal

lung cancer

DNA mutations in the lungs cause irregular cells to multiply and create an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, or a tumor

emphysema

The most common cause is smoking

COPD

an umbrella term that encompasses several respiratory illnesses that cause breathlessness, or the inability to exhale normally

nicotine

What substance is high addictive and can harm brain development -- both found on cigarettes and vapes?

First-hand smoke

is the smoke inhaled directly by a smoker, exposing them to harmful chemicals in the cigarette.

Persistent cough with phlegm

Which symptom is most commonly associated with pneumonia?

Blurred vision
Wheezing
Sudden weight loss
Persistent cough with phlegm