MBI 131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, Blurred Vision
1 Nov 2016
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Chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease: 3rd leading cause of death in the us. 80-90% of smokers started in their teens. Of these, its estimated that 30% will die early from a smoking related disease: other risk factors. Genetics a specific genetic mutation can make you more susceptible. Age, since the condition develops slowly > 35-40: chronic bronchitis. Irritants in air damage mucus membranes of the respiratory tract. No real cure quit smoking and try to treat symptoms, bronchiodilators, inhaled anti-inflammatory drugs, o2, lung transplant, pulmonary rehab and medically supervised exercise. Avoid smoking, second hand smoke and air pollutants: emphysema. Condition that destroys the alveoli of the lung. Smoking and air pollutants can damage elastic fibers in the alveoli. Drugs that open air passages, and o2 can help lung volume reduction surgery, pulmonary rehab and exercise. Avoid smoking, second hand smoke, and air pollutants: complications of copd. High blood pressure in arteries going to the lungs.
