of Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Learning Competency:
Infer how one’s lifestyle can
affect the functioning of the respiratory and circulatory system. Negative Effects of Smoking Risks of Smoking RESPIRATORY CIRCULATORY Lung cancer leukemia pneumonia Stroke Chronic lung disease Aortic rupture asthma Heart disease Chronic bronchitis Hardening of arteries Emphysema Increased BP and heart rate Cough and colds Coronary heart disease tuberculosis arteriosclerosis Vascular diseases Emphysema • Shortness of breath • Makes up COPD with chronic bronchitis • Causes: Cigarette smoking marijuana • Treatment: pollution/ chemical fumes Medication dust oxygen stop smoking Emphysema Bronchitis • inflammation of the mucus membrane in the bronchial tubes • thick mucus builds up causing coughing, difficulty of breathing and heavy feeling in the chest • may be caused by bacteria, viruses or irritants in the air • no cure • Medication may relieve symptoms • avoid smoking and smoky environments • drink lots of water • get plenty of rest Pneumonia • infection of lungs • causes inflammation of the air sacs • caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi • Treatment curing the infection with antibiotics and pain reliever preventing complications. asthma • chronic respiratory disorder caused by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes • triggered by airborne substances, certain foods, common bacteria and viruses. • Treatment: Inhalers and nebulizers tuberculosis • caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that attack the lungs and damage other parts of the body • Transmission: tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. • Treatment: antibiotic once a week for 12 weeks or every day for 9 months. • TB Dots is a short-course treatment recommended by the World Health Organization tuberculosis • "The most cost-effective way to stop the spread of TB in communities with a high incidence is by curing it.” • Preventions: quit/stop smoking eat healthy foods maintain a healthy weight enough rest/sleep take vitamin C to improve immune system Lung cancer • Formation of tumors as a result of irregular and uncontrolled cell growth • Many studies have shown a relationship between lung cancer and smoking. • There's no sure way to prevent lung cancer, but you can reduce your risk if you: don't smoke, if you've never smoked, don't start. 1.Why is it important to have healthy lungs? 2. Enumerate five ways on how to take care of your lungs and live a healthy life. 3. Do you have a relative or friend who smokes? What advice/s can you give them to eliminate their habit in smoking? August 9, 2024 Activity Answer the Activity on your notebook. Activity: Should I or Shouldn’t? I. Objective: Differentiate practices that prevent diseases and promote diseases in the respiratory and circulatory systems.
II. Procedure: Study and analyze the statements below. Put an
(x) mark if it promotes disease and (/) if it prevents the disease. Then if it promotes disease, identify what system (Circulatory or Respiratory) is being associated in each scenario. Put your answers in a separate sheet of paper. __________ 1. Avoid indoor and outdoor air pollution. __________ 2. Control your blood pressure __________ 3. Don’t keep your cholesterol levels under control __________ 4. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. __________ 5. Sneezing in public places without covering the nose __________ 6. Get regular exercise. __________ 7. Maintain a healthy weight. __________ 8. Touching your eyes, nose and mouth __________ 9. Drinking alcohol as a habit. __________ 10. See your doctor for an annual check-up. __________ 11. Spitting anywhere. __________ 12. Always wash your hands with soap/sanitizer. __________ 13. Continue smoking and stay near secondhand smoke. __________ 14. Wearing of facemask specially in crowded places. __________ 15. Expose yourself to people who have flu or other viral infections. GUIDE QUESTIONS: After accomplishing the activity, answer the guide questions below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Prevention is Better than Cure!
1. What idea is common in each statement? 2. How can habits and practices affect the proper functioning of the respiratory and circulatory? 3. How can these negative habits be changed?