HOW DOES SMOKING EFFECT YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

THE EFFECTS

• COPD
• Acute

COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung disease that refers to both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Cause of COPD
Smoking, over time breathing tobacco smoke irritates the airways and destroys the stretchy fibers in the lungs.

Chronic bronchitis In chronic bronchitis, the airways that carry air to the lungs get inflamed and make a lot of mucus. This can narrow or block the airways, making it hard for you to breathe.

Emphysema, In a healthy person, the tiny air sacs in the lungs are like balloons. As you breathe in and out, they get bigger and smaller to move air through your lungs. But with emphysema, these air sacs are damaged and lose their stretch. Less air gets in and out of the lungs, which makes you feel short of breath.

SYMPTOMS

• A long-lasting cough.
• Mucus that comes up when you cough.
• Shortness of breath that gets worse when you exercise.
• Tightness in the chest.

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What is acute?
infection is a serious infection that prevents normal breathing function. It usually begins as a viral infection in the nose, trachea (windpipe), or lungs. If the infection is not treated, it can spread to the entire respiratory system.

Acute Cont.
infection prevents the body from getting oxygen and can result in death. If you suspect that you or someone else may be suffering from this condition, contact a medical professional immediately.

EARLY SYMPTOMS:

• Congestion, either in the nasal sinuses or lungs.
• Runny Nose
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Body Aches fatigue

LATER SYMPTOMS

• Difficulty Breathing
• Dizziness
• Low blood oxygen level
• Loss of consciousness

Causes

• Smoking

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RESOURCES

• WebMD
• Healthline