Hello, Middle School Friends! Indonesia is a tropical country where not only plants grow abundantly, but at certain times, bacteria and disease-causing organisms can also thrive. Some of them can attack the respiratory system, causing disease in humans of various ages, including teenagers. The following are several respiratory system disorders that are often encountered in teenagers.
1. Asma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that often occurs in teenagers. This condition is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the respiratory tract, causing narrowing of the airways. Asthma trigger factors include exposure to allergens, dust and cigarette smoke. Asthma cannot be cured completely. However, the symptoms can be controlled so that survivors can still live normally.
2. Influenza
Influenza, or flu, is a common influenza virus infection of the respiratory system. Flu symptoms involve a runny nose, cough, and body aches. Although generally it can heal on its own with a good immune system, getting enough rest and consuming nutritious foods can help speed up recovery.
3. Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi that connect the trachea to the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. In acute bronchitis, the inflammation usually resolves within three weeks, while chronic bronchitis is chronic. Coughing is a common symptom in both types of bronchitis, and phlegm production is increased. Treatment can involve administering symptom-relieving drugs and therapy to treat the cause of the inflammation.
4. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infections that attack the alveoli in the lungs. This condition can occur in one or both lungs. The infection that occurs can cause the lungs (alveoli) to fill with fluid or even pus. That’s why some people call this condition wet lung.
In fact, the medical world does not recognize the term wet lung. Wet lungs is a layman’s understanding of describing the condition of lungs that are “submerged” or filled with fluid. In the medical world, this condition is called pulmonary edema. Symptoms of pneumonia that appear can vary, from mild to severe. Usually, the treatment given is antibiotics if the respiratory problem occurs due to a bacterial infection. For severe symptoms, SMP friends may need hospitalization to receive antibiotics via IV or oxygen therapy.
Middle school friends, it is important for teenagers and parents to understand the symptoms and management of this respiratory system disorder so they can take appropriate action to maintain respiratory health and prevent more serious complications. Through knowledge and good care, teenagers can remain active and live their daily lives with optimal quality. Hopefully the article above is useful, see you in the next interesting article!
Author: SMP Directorate Web Manager
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2023-12-22 02:42:11
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