Respiratory System: Diseases and Disorders

Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and tuberculosis can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is ____.

A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is ____.

A treatment method for COPD is ____.

The correct term for a nosebleed is ____.

Which of the following statements about lung cancer is not true?

Another name for influenza or flu is rhinitis.

To stop a nosebleed, compress the nostrils and tilt the head backward.

Most upper respiratory infections are caused by bacteria and are highly contagious.

A CPAP device is mainly used for the disorder known as ____.