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Respiratory System

Presentation 6 Cynthia Galvez

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The Respiratory System

Responsible for brining fresh air into the lungs exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide between the air

sacs of the lungs and the blood system/stream Exhaling the stale air

Organs in the Respiratory System Nasal cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchial tubes Lungs

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Respiratory Pharmacology

Drugs that could help with respiratory infections Antibiotic Antihistamine Antitussive Bronchodilator Corticosteroids Decongestant Expectorant Mucolytic

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Antihistamine

Blocks the effects of histamine that has been released by the body during an allergy attack

Treats immune system response that leads to allergy symptoms Itchy eyes Running nose Running eyes

Effective on seasonal symptoms

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Allegra

An Antihistamine Releives allergy symptoms

Running nose/eyes, hives, itiching, sneezing Blocks histamine Over the counter drug, do not need a prescription Side effects

Cough Fever Stomach ache Severe allergic reaction is rare

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Expectorant

Improves the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract Thins mucus

Signals the body to increase amounts of hydration cause lubrication to the irritated respiratory tract

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Robitussin An Expectorant Temporary relief for cough, stuffy nose, and chest

congestion Helps thin mucus in lungs Also acts as a cough suppressant, helping to

reduce the urge to cough Does not cure common cold or shorten length Side effects

Dizziness, headaches, nausea, nervousness, troubled sleeping patterns

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Antibiotic

Kills bacteria causing respiratory infections Prohibits the growth of microorganisms Treats bacterial infections Does not treat viral infections In order to treat bacterial infection, must be taken

regularly for the instructed period of time.

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Cipro

Acts as an antibiotic Used to treat a variety of bacterial infections

Stops the growth of the bacteria

Does not treat common cold, flu or other viral infections

Overuse of an antibiotic can lead to a decrease in effectiveness

Common Side effects Nausea, diarrhea, lightheadedness, headache, trouble

sleeping Easily skin burned