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With their diminutive configurations, they are likely to deeply penetrate the lungs and respiratory system.... Health Effects of Particle Pollution & Who is Most at Risk the lungs and the heart are usually affected during particulate pollution.... The following "sensitive groups" are often vulnerable to health issues with exposure to high levels of particulates: Children, since their lungs are still in the development stage Elderly, especially those already suffering from cardiovascular diseases Those who are asthmatic or who are already suffering from any respiratory problems....
12 Pages
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Essay
This disease mainly involves the increasing malfunction of the lungs mainly due to building up impediment in the respiratory passages (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute or NHLBI, 2003).... This paper "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" focuses on the fact that one of the diseases of increasing prevalence and causes concern is Chronic Obstructive Disease (COPD)....
20 Pages
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Case Study
According to the paper, there are about 700 million alveoli present in the lungs and its lining consists of a very thin layer of epithelium cells.... the lungs are located next to the heart in the thoracic cavity and are linked to the atmosphere by tubes.... Twelve pairs of bony ribs surround and protect the lungs and heart.... Air is passed in and out of the lungs by movements of the intercostals and diaphragm muscles which alter volume of the thoracic cavity....
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Essay
The mucus and cilia collect dust, bacteria, and other particles in the air.... Thus, the nasal cavity serves as a moistener, a filter, and to warm up the air before it reaches the lungs.... Also lined with ciliated cells, they form the two main passages for entry of air into the lungs.... After entering the lungs, the bronchi divide and spread in a tree-like manner into smaller tubes called Bronchial Tubes.... It is also covered with a ciliated mucous membrane, which keeps foreign particles and mucus out....
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Article
The limitation is generally progressive in nature and is linked to the inflammatory response of the lungs to the irritants.... This initiates an inflammatory response whereby mediators like histamine and leukotrienes operate in order to destroy and remove the foreign particles.... Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke either actively or passively, along with exposure to air pollutants and occupational exposures( dust, fumes, coal) are the main causes of precipitating COPD (Brulotte and Lang, 2012)....
6 Pages
(1500 words)
Case Study
The inhaled substance usually accumulates in the lungs.... Some of the substances stored in the lungs can be absorbed into the blood.... Sites of accumulationThe site of accumulation can be either along the respiratory tract or in the lungs.... Among the organs that are more likely to be affected are the lungs.... The particulate enters the body in the same manner as cigarette smoke.... Long-term exposure to the substance may lead to its accumulation in the blood....
6 Pages
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Assignment
The "Lung Cancer Diagnosis: Where We Are Heading To" paper focuses on lung cancer which is caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the tissue of the lungs.... Lung cancer, like any other cancer, is caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the tissue of the lungs.... Primary lung cancer can start in the airways that branch off the trachea to supply the lungs (the bronchi) or in the small air sacs of the lung (the alveoli)' (Hong, Tsao 2008)....
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Term Paper
This research paper "Hazard Assessment of Arabian Incense and Cigarette Smoke" seeks to establish and characterize the particles and gases that are emitted from Arabian incense in comparison to cigarette smoke and record carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide readings.... The goals of the study are to establish and characterize the particles and gases that are emitted from Arabian incense in comparison to cigarette smoke over the time period when it is burned and record the carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide readings that were a PPM reading is attached for facilitating the reading of the results of the emitted gases....
9 Pages
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Research Paper