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2) Lungs
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Describes how the lungs work, different types of breathing disorders, and how to take care of one's lungs. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and color photographs.
17) Snoring
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During sleep, your airways can become partially blocked, forcing your lungs to inhale harder to compensate for the lack of air entering your body. The vibrating soft palate and uvula cause snoring. Other factors that can cause snoring are poor muscle tone, excessive use of alcohol, heavy smoking, colds, allergies, and obesity.
18) Bronchitis
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Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed. These tubes carry air to your lungs. People who have bronchitis often have a cough that brings up mucus. Bronchitis also may cause wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe), chest pain or discomfort, a low fever, and shortness of breath.
19) Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. People most at risk are older than 65 or younger than 2 years of age, or already have health problems.
20) Coughing
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You cough at a speed of 100 miles per hour when clearing your breathing passages of unwanted irritants. First, your vocal cords open widely, allowing a large amount of air to be sucked into your lungs. Your epiglottis closes off your trachea, and your diaphragm and rib muscles contract. With the increased pressure behind it, the air is forcefully expelled, creating a rushing sound as it moves quickly past your vocal cords. The air dislodges the irritant,...