Jacky Huang Medical Report 10/18/11 1)Cause of Deficiency Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth, and lung cancer occurs when this uncontrolled cell growth begins in one or both lungs. Rather than developing into healthy, normal lung tissue, these abnormal cells continue dividing and form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors. Tumors interfere with the main function of the lung, which is to provide the bloodstream with oxygen to be carried to the entire body. Most lung cancers are the result of inhaling carcinogenic substances. Carcinogens are a class of substances that are directly responsible for damaging DNA, promoting or aiding cancer.
When we come in contact with or do something that irritates our lungs, we trigger off an asthma attack. Our airways become narrow and the muscles around them become rather tight. This makes it difficult for us to breathe and causes wheezing, coughing and feel tight chest pains. People who are heavy smokers are more likely to suffer from asthma. Also as we get older our bodies weaken, including our chest making vital infections much harder to fight.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease also called COPD is a progressive life threatening lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It is caused by chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Damage to your airways eventually interferes with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your lungs. It is considered a progressive disease because it worsens over time. More than 12 million people are infected in the U.S., while another 12 million people are believed to have the disease but remain undiagnosed.
Because of M.M.’s increased Kussmaul respirations he is unable to fully express carbon dioxide from his lungs causing the carbon dioxide concentration of the blood to increase and the pH to decrease causing acidosis. The physician will likely order a ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) lung scan and a continuous heparin
These risk factors affect cellular function by slowing down the amount of oxygen and blood flow the cells are receiving. Weight gain causes the heart to work harder, trying to pump blood throughout the body. Consuming a diet containing fatty foods cause the arteries to become clogged. B. Assuming Joseph’s heart has stopped, what cellular processes and membrane functions are going to be affected by the loss of oxygen, blood glucose, and waste removal?
Heat stroke- significant overheating of one’s body that results in cramping, dehydration, and many other significant symptoms. If not recognized and treated promptly it may result in death. b. First degree Burn- Burn with minimal depth affecting only the dermis. Reddens skin and increases risk of skin cancer later in life.
Atherosclerosis is a type of disease in the blood vessels, mainly in the arteries. Smoking, not exercising, and being overweight are lifestyles that people chose to live and in which can cause atherosclerosis. Damage to the human body like smoking, is when the atherosclerosis disease starts. (Words of Wisdom Biology, 2012) * Why would atherosclerosis result in a heart attack? Provide a brief explanation based on how the heart functions.
This causes build-up of fluid in the lungs, liver, arm, and legs. When this happens there is a lack of oxygen and nutrition to organs. Heart failure can also occur when an infection weakens the heart muscles. Congestive Heart Failure is common is high blood pressure, long term alcohol abuse, disorders of the heart valves and coronary artery disease. You need to have a proper diet and get a lot of rest when you have CHF.
As per NCI report cancer patients are at risk for suicide due to the mental and emotional disturbance. The major physical complication of cancer is pain. The pressure of the tumor can affect the nerve, which leads to pain. Fatigue is another physical complication due to the chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Adequate rest can relive it.
People with coronary artery disease build up large amounts of plaque that contains a large amount of cholesterol that builds up inside the coronary arteries. The blood flow to the heart will eventually be impaired, causing damage to the heart muscle. A heart attack is permanent damage, which actually kills a portion of the heart. Sudden cardiac death will occur if the