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Collect information about respiratory diseases (because of pollution, tobacco ) and discuss with your classmates.

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Respiratory diseaseas because of pollution :
(1)Irritation of eyes , nose , mouth and throat.
(2) Headaches, nausea and dizziness
(3)Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and running nose.
(4)Respiratory and lung diseases including
(a) Asthma attacks
(b)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
(c ) Reduced lung function
(d)Pulmonary cancer caused by a series of carcinogen chemicals that through inhalation
(e)Mesothelioma : A particular type of lung cancer, usually associated with exposure to asbestos (it usually occurs 20 -30 years after the initial exposure)
(f)Pneumonia : Infection of lungs caused by bacteria.
(g)Bronchitis: It is inflammation or swelling of bronchial tubes
(h) Emphysema : It is a lung condition in which tiny air sacs in lungs alveoli fill up with water.
Respiratory diseases due to tobacco :
(1)Chronic bronchitis :A long term inflammation of the bronchi is characterized by coughing.
(2)Lung cancer : An abnormal continual multiplying of cells that can result in tumors can begin in the lining of the bronchi.
(3) Emphysema:A chronic lung condition that affects the air sacs in the lungs characterized by shortness or breath, coughing, fatigue, sleep and heart prob' ·
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