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LymphaticRespiratory
Diseases of the Lymphatic, Immune and Respiratory Systems for Massage
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Elephantitis | blockage of lymph vessels results in extreme enlargement of body parts, end stage of filariasis |
| Infectious mononucleosis (kissing disease) | Epstein-Barr virus infection. swollen lymph nodes and submandibular glands, sore throat fever, rash, fatigue |
| Splenomegaly | enlargement of spleen |
| Lymphedema | accumulation of fluid caused by impairment of lymph vessels results in swelling |
| Hodgkin disease | type of malignant lymphoma causes decreased lymphoid function leading to decrease t-cell function & immunodeficiency |
| Rejection | occurs when a transplanted tissue is attacked and broken down by the host's immune system |
| Allergy | hypersensitivity to particular allergen, may cause bronchial or sinus congestion, runny nose, pruritis (itching), nausea, or anaphylactic shock |
| Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) | groups of disorders characterized by the destruction of the immune system that leaves a person unable to fight infections and cancer; very high incidence among homosexuals and drug users. |
| Dyspnea | difficult labored breathing |
| Apnea | absence of breathing |
| Bronchitis | inflammation of mucous membranes in bronchial tubes of lungs |
| Emphysema | destruction and enlargement of alveoli in the lungs, labored breathing leads to barrel chest |
| Pneumothorax | accumulation of air in the pleural space (between lung & ribs), results in partial or complete collapse of the lung |
| Asthma | epsiodes of muscle spasm or inflammation of the bronchi and bronchiole tubes |
| Tuberculosis | myobacterium tuberculosis infection. infectious disease leads to development of tubercles in the alveoli of the lung |
| Coryza (common cold) | inflammation of mucous membranes of upper respiratory tract; nasal secretions, tearing, sore throat, hoarse voice, general malaise, usually lasts 6-7 days. |
| Pneumonia | inflammation of bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs |
| Pleurisy (pleuritis) | inflammation of the pleura (membrane lining the thoracic cavity) |
| Cystic fibrosis | inherited multisystem disease of the exocrine glands, excessive production of thick mucus obstructs gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary systems. |
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