How does smoking affect the pulmonary system? The effects of tobacco smoke on the respiratory system include:irritation of the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (voice box)reduced lung function and breathlessness due to swelling and narrowing of the lung airways and excess mucus in the lung passages....
for the past few decades—a system that has had and continues to have a disproportionately large impact on communities of color—there’s simply not a whole lot of research to go on. Another pretty big caveat: Sexual arousal and functioning is incredibly complicated, so analyzing the sexual ...
A caregiver for someone with advanced lung cancer has a big job to do. You may wear many hats, from home health aide to chauffeur to support system. Your role can change many times as your loved one goes through treatment, if they go intoremission, and if the cancer gets worse. Because...
Or is it usually a more indirect result of how cancer can affect a person’s health? And does it vary depending on the type of cancer a person has? This can be a terrifying topic to discuss with a doctor or loved one, depending on your situation. But sometimes you need answers to ...
The impact of spaceflight on the immune system has been investigated extensively during spaceflight missions and in model experiments conducted on Earth. Data suggest that the spaceflight environment may affect the development of acquired immunity, and immune responses. Herein we summarize and discuss the...
Long-term exposure can potentially lead to the development ofchronic bronchitis, reduced lung functions, an increased risk of cancer and even premature death. In Singapore, any exposure to haze is generally short-term in nature as Singapore does not experience haze all throughout the year. ...
and the Epstein-Barr virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma. Diseases or drugs that affect the immune system can also increase the risk for certain cancers. The disease AIDS, for instance, is associated with a high risk of two types of cancer, namely...
How does AIDS affect the body? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS attacks the body's immune system, making the person infected susceptible to other infections and illnesses, which can lead to death. Lots More Information Author's Note: How AIDS Works When I was in high...
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