Respiratory Diseases and the importance of correct Nebulization for control and mitigate the effects Island Gate © 2014

Nebulization There are 4 main Respiratory Diseases Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Respiratory Allergies Occupational Lung Diseases and Pulmonary Hypertension Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Asthma It is a chronic disease affecting the air passages of the lungs which inflames and narrows them. The strongest risk factors for developing asthma are inhaled substances and particles that may provoke allergic reactions or irritate the airways. Medication can control asthma. Avoiding asthma triggers can also reduce the severity of asthma. Appropriate management of asthma can enable people to enjoy a good quality of life. Recurrent asthma symptoms frequently cause sleeplessness, daytime fatigue, reduced activity levels and school and work absenteeism. Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a life-threatening lung disease that interferes with normal breathing – it is more than a “smoker’s cough”. The primary cause of COPD is tobacco smoke (through tobacco use or second-hand smoke). The disease now affects men and women almost equally, due in part to increased tobacco use among women in high-income countries. COPD is not curable, but treatment can slow the progress of the disease. Daily activities, such as walking up a short of stairs or carrying a suitcase, can become very difficult as the condition gradually worsens. Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Respiratory Allergies They are allergic reactions caused by substances (allergens) to which allergic people have become sensitized. Allergens can be: pollen from trees and grasses, house dust mite, mould spores, pets, such as cats and dogs. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is one of the most common allergies which affects the nose and eyes. Symptoms can be: itchy, runny or congested nose, sneezing. Also irritable airways, coughing, tight chest, wheezing, shortness of breath. Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Nebulization Occupational Lung Diseases and Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder characterized by a narrowing of the blood vessels in the lungs, increasing their blood pressure and causing the heart to work harder to transport blood into the lungs. This condition may co-exist and exacerbate a variety of lung diseases and can lead to heart failure. Occupational lung diseases are a board group of diagnoses caused by the inhalation of dusts, chemicals, or proteins. The severity of the disease is related to the material inhaled and the intensity and duration of the exposure. Even individuals who do not work in the industry can develop occupational disease through indirect exposure. Nebulization Island Gate © 2014

Nebulization Island Gate © 2014