How does mucus produce in respiratory tract when there is impairement in the function of cilia?
The columnar epithelium have ducts/ goblet cells that produce mucus in the lungs even if the celia is damaged. It may be hard to move the mucus around without the celia, though. (
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Is the normal flora of the upper respiratory tract harmful to the human host? Explain?
Also, is it beneficial? Please explain!
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Yes it is beneficial. Our normal flora is made up of millions and millions of bacteria that are not harmful to our body. They help protect us from harmful substances that we may come in contact with.
The normal flora of the upper respiratory tract prevents bacteria in our food and air from being absorbed through the gastrointestinal walls and entering our sterile body organs. The most important is that, along with tiny hairs in our nose, throat, and esophagus, the normal flora filtrates the air that we take in and by the time it retches the aioli (witch bring oxygen into our blood cells) in our lungs the air is completely sterile. (
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my son swallowed a penny, how do i know it went into his stomach and not through his respiratory tract?
my 2 yr old started to choke on a penny but by the time he was brought to me he was crying, no longer chocking. now i worry if it actually went into his stomach.
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If he's turning blue (cyanotic), that's a good sign it went down the wrong pipe. Either way, when they're that age, you need to get medical help, not YA! help...a penny is a pretty big thing for a toddler to pass, and it could cause obstruction of the bowels. If it's in his lungs, that is very serious. (
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What are the main water and sanitation related respiratory diseases?
Please give more info or restate the question. (
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is there anything i can do at home to relieve respiratory tract infection?
'm on antibiotics and not feeling any better.my voice is completely gone n the coughing is really painful
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my hubby has just had this and he was told to use menthol Chrystal's in hot water put a towel over your head and breathe in the vapours.it took him about 10 days to feel normal again.good luck hope you feel better soon. (
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what are respiratory diseases in general and how are they linked to obesity?
like a definition and why are they common in overweight people xx
thanks :)xx
also this is not meant to offend anyone x
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I'm gonna guess it's because generally overweight people aren't treating their bodies very well. So they not only are at risk for respiratory illnesses, but circulatory illnesses as well. (
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what are some diseases with the respiratory system?
what are some diseases with the respiratory system?
all i can think about so far is
.cancer
.lungs cancer
.hay fever
.laryngitis
.asthma
.bronchitis
.phenom
is there any more please help me
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*Emphysema
*Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
*Pneumonia
*Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
*Pharyngitis
*Leigonella (Leigonnaires Disease)
*Heatburn/GERD
*Sinusitis
*Hayfever
*Common Cold
Hope I helped you out a lil bit! xx (
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Can any one tell which doctor takes care of diseases related to respiratory disorders?
Pulmonologist (
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What is the best Antibiotic for an upper respiratory tract infection?
A physician will prescribe the best antibiotic suited for you and your needs. (
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Some people with a deficit of IgA exhibit recurrent respiratory tract infections. Explain this observation.?
I know that IgA is also called secretory IgA, it is found in mucus and other secretions, and it plays major role in preventing pathogens from getting into the body. But I still cannot understand how is it related to recurrent respiratory infections.... HELP please!
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Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are important bacteria in recurrent respiratory infections. The immunological response against them is based on the synthesis of specific immunoglobulins, the generation of complement factors, and phagocytosis.
The role and relative frequency of the above-mentioned in increased susceptibility to respiratory infections is poorly understood. Neither is it known whether the combined presence of several (partial) immune defects contributes to increased susceptibility to infection. (
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