Anatomy (NSG101)

DISORDERS OF THE LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT (Mr. Andre De Veyra) ▪ The structures of the lower respiratory tract are always subject to infection by the same pathogens that affects the upper respi tract. 1. INFLUENZA • “flu” • Which involves inflammation and infection of the major airways. • Commonly cause by orthomyxovirus (Type A,B,C) • Characterized by: -cough -fever, -fatigue -aching pain -sore throat -body malaise -sometimes accompanied by GI symptoms: vomiting a...