Respiratory diseases (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What are respiratory diseases?
What are respiratory diseases?
Diseases affecting lungs and breathing, like asthma and COPD.
Who is most affected by asthma?
Who is most affected by asthma?
Asthma often affects children aged 5-9 years.
What is COPD?
What is COPD?
A disease that blocks airflow, making breathing difficult.
What causes bronchitis?
What causes bronchitis?
Swelling in air passages leads to coughing and mucus.
What percentage of Australians have asthma?
What percentage of Australians have asthma?
About 10% of Australians are affected by asthma.
What major factor contributes to COPD?
What major factor contributes to COPD?
Smoking is a major cause of COPD and triggers asthma.
How has COPD death rate changed?
How has COPD death rate changed?
Deaths from COPD have decreased due to better treatments.
What role does air pollution play?
What role does air pollution play?
Air pollution worsens breathing problems, especially in cities.
What are new treatments for asthma?
What are new treatments for asthma?
New treatments include biologics and improved inhalers.
What is a key public health strategy?
What is a key public health strategy?
Smoking cessation programs aim to reduce smoking rates.