disease research

respiratory

respiratory

circulatory

circulatory

circulatory

Airborne allergens, (dust, etc) Respiratory infections, such as the common cold. Physical activity. Cold air. Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke.

Long term exposure to irritating particle in the air taken into the lungs

Physical inactivity, Overeating, Genetics, A diet high in simple carbohydrates, Diseases such as: hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, and Cushing's syndrome

One or more of your coronary arteries becomes blocked. Over time, a build-up of fatty deposits, including cholesterol, form substances called plaques, which can narrow the arteries (atherosclerosis).

A blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke)

Airway narrowing occurs in asthma due to the contraction of airways smooth muscle

An imbalance between protease and antiprotease activity in the lungs

Obesity causes mechanical compression of the diaphragm, lungs, and chest cavity, which can lead to restrictive pulmonary damage. Furthermore, excess fat decreases total respiratory system compliance, increases pulmonary resistance, and reduces respiratory muscle strength.

A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked. Fatty deposits build up over time, forming plaques in your heart’s arteries. If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form and block your arteries, causing a heart attack.

A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of the blood supply to a particular area of the brain, ultimately leading to cell injury and cell death.

Organ: Shortness of breath. Chest tightness or pain. Wheezing when exhaling, cough and wheeze Cellular: the immune system will overact and release chemicals into the bloodstream that cause the lungs to function abnormally

Organ: the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged Cellular: Absent or reduced repair potential by progenitor cells, alveolar inflammation, and release of matrix protease.

Cellular: Makes the body cells resistant to insulin, which results in high blood sugar Organ: Obesity has been linked with an increased risk of many different types of cancers, including, liver, kidney, cervical, colon, and pancreatic cancer.

Your body gets less oxygen, which causes shortness of breath, swelling in your legs, and fluid build-up. Your body tries to keep the blood it has to supply your heart and brain. This leaves less for organs like your kidneys and liver. A lack of enough blood can damage these organs.

A stroke damages brain cells so they can no longer work properly. As a result, the areas of your body they control are also affected. For example, if you have visual problems, the stroke will have damaged the area of your brain responsible for your vision. Damages nerve cells in the brain tissue

Don’t smoke and avoid breathing second-hand smoke. Wear a mask to protect your lungs if you work with chemical fumes or dust.

• Consume less “bad” fat and more “good” fat. • Consume less processed and sugary foods. • Eat more vegetables and fruits. • Eat lots of fiber. • Exercise

• Stop smoking. • Choose a good healthy diet • Avoid high blood pressure • Be physically active every day • Aim for a healthy weight. • Reduce stress.

• Lose weight. • Exercise • Drink in moderation • Quit smoking.