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Chapter-15 Respiratory System

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Pathology for Allied Health Sciences

Author
1. Nayak Ramadas
ISBN
9789352701070
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14184_16
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2017
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Yenepoya Medical College, Constituent of Yenepoya University (Accredited by NAAC with "A" grade), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University (Accredited by NAAC with “A” grade), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Respiratory system, pulmonary infection, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, lung abscess, chronic restrictive pulmonary disease, pulmonary edema, lung cancer, pleura

Abstract

This chapter discusses the respiratory system. Pulmonary infections—pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, lung abscess, chronic restrictive pulmonary disease, pneumoconioses, passive congestion of lung and pulmonary edema, lung cancer, and pleura are discussed under respiratory system. Respiratory tract can be divided into upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract. The upper respiratory tract consists of nose with its adjacent sinuses, the nasopharynx, the larynx and the trachea. The main function of upper respiratory tract is to provide entry for the inhaled air. It prevents the entry of bacteria and foreign bodies. The lower respiratory tract consists of left and right bronchi with its branches and lungs. Lungs are paired organs; right and left. Right lung consists of 3 lobes and the left lung has 2 lobes. 16 well-labeled figures are also presented in this chapter and at the end of this chapter, self-assessment exercise is also given.

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