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Respiratory Disorders
CHAPTER 14, PAGE 405-422
Overview
 1. Definition
 2. Recognize and describe the most commonly
occurring disorders of the respiratory system.
 2. Learn about different activities, techniques, and
exercises, including breathing programs, for
individuals with respiratory disorders that physical
therapists, educators and fitness trainers can use.
What are Respiratory Disorders?
 First…what is the respiratory system? (Encarta Dictionary)
 Respiratory Disorders?
Most Common Respiratory Disorders
 Asthma
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A chronic disease in which periodic attacks
are followed by periods of remission of the
symptoms
Cause: swelling of the mucous membrane
lining the bronchial tubes, excessive
secretion of mucous and spasms of the
bronchial tubes.
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 Hay Fever
Extrinsic Asthma
Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA)
Treatment: physical activity, American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
asthmatic children be encouraged to
participate in physical education and
sport programs. Inhalers and prescribed
drugs.
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An allergic disease caused by sensitivity to
specific substances in the air (mold, pollen).
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Effects only the upper level of the
respiratory system.
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Can be a possible precursor to asthma.
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Treatment: Avoid the allergen and use
antihistamines or other drugs.
Most Common Respiratory Disorders
 Cystic Fibrosis
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Cause: heredity; inherited as a Mendelian
or recessive trait; both parents must carry
the trait.
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An abnormality or inadequacy of some
hormone or enzyme of the body that affects
the excretion of mucus, saliva, and
perspiration.
 Bronchitis
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Cause: the long term inhalation of
irritants such as dust and tobacco fumes.
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Symptoms:
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Interfere with the processes of breathing and
digestion.
Treatment: Procedures to drain liquids
from the lungs, dieting to avoid fatty
foods and ensure ingestion of large
amounts of protein.
An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs.
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Acute
Chronic
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Treatment: antibiotics and medications to
loosen phlegm and postural drainage.
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Needs and Adjustments
 IEP’s and Exercise Prescriptions/Programs
 Physical Educators
 Physical Therapists
 Fitness Trainers
 Deep breathing exercises
 Increase strength
 Breathing Activity!!
 Postural drainage positions (p. 414)
Needs and Adjustments
 To keep students motivated and engaged in physical
activity, teachers can:
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Develop a social acceptance
Paper towels and tissue
 Positive attitude
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Teach techniques of conscious relaxation.
Yoga, tai chi, static stretching.
 Will create a successful and relaxing environment for students
who are in poor physical condition and can motivate them to want
to try other physical education activities.
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Review
 Defined respiratory disorders.
 Description of the most common respiratory
disorders.
 Activities and techniques that professionals use to
adapt to people with respiratory disorders.
 Breathing Activity
References
 Dunn, J. M. & Leitschuh, C. A.. (2006). Special
physical education (8th ed.). Dubuque, IA:
Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
 Respiratory System. (2009). Retrieved April 21,
2009, from MSN Encarta:
http://encarta.msn.com/Respiratory_System.ht
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