Question

Compare and contrast common respiratory and integumentary disorders: causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

Answer 1

Common respiratory disorders:

• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Copd(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Pleural effusion
• Lung cancer

Common integumentary disorders :

• Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
• Acne
• Scabies
• Scleroderma
• Otitis media
• Sun burn
• Skin cancer

	Respiratory Disorders	Integumentary Disorders
Causes	Low immunity power Pollution Climate conditions Exposure to chemical, toxins, materials and smoke Anatomical problem (inappropriate development of lungs ) Infections (fungal, viral, bacterial)	Contact with allergens A weak immune system Bacterial or fungal infection Parasites Genetic factors Exposure to chemicals or heat
Clinical Manifestation	Breathing difficulties Cough Chest tightness Cyanosis Chest pain Sore throat Blood stained sputum	Raised bump red or white Blisters Skin rash Scaly or rough skin Peeling skin, ulcers lesions Changes in mole color or size Watery eye Running nose Fever Excessive flushing
Diagnostic Test	Chest X-ray Pulmonary function test Blood test CT Chest ultrasound Sputum test Bronchoscopy Spirometry Biopsy Pulmonary angiogram FeNo test Positron emission test	Blood test Patch test Skin allergy test Skin biopsy Diascopy
Treatment	Cessation of smoking Prophylactic antibiotics Bronchodilators Corticosteroids Mast cell stabilizers Antihistamines and epinephrine Pulmonary surfactants Anti viral and antimicrobial	Antihistamines Medicated cream or ointment Antibiotics Vitamins Steroids Laser treatment Drink plenty of water Diet rich in nutrients