The human respiratory system is an important part of the body system and an indispensable, crucial part of life. The parts that made up this important system include; the nose, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea, the bronchi, the bronchioles, and the lungs, as important as the respiratory system is, it doesn't have to be infected by any kind of disease, but so many people in their carelessness and ignorance are involving themselves in one life habit or the other that can contribute to the damage of this important body system. Considering today's topic, I will like to explore through the following questions, and by the time you are done reading this content, you would have understood the 7 common life habits that can impede your respiratory system. So seat back and relax as I provide answer to the following important questions;
1. WHAT IS RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ALL ABOUT?
2. WHAT ARE THE INDISPENSABLE ROLES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM TO MAN?
3. WHAT 7 LIFE HABITS CAN IMPEDE YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM?
4. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING?
5. WHAT MAJOR STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO SECURE YOUR RESPIRATOY SYSTEM FROM DAMAGE?
Let's get started with the first question.
WHAT IS RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ALL ABOUT?
When we talk about the respiratory system, we are talking about a group of organs and tissues, that works together to bring about breathing and to enhance gaseous exchange in the body. By gaseous exchange, we mean taking in of oxygen and removal of carbon(ii)oxide.
Based on the definition, you can see that respiratory system just like some other important systems of the human body, cannot be done without, because;
1. It involves important body organs and tissues.
2. It involves gaseous exchange.
3. Man cannot live or exist without this exchange of gases.
Hence, anything that comes to destroy your respiratory system, automatically comes to destroy your life and existence. But unfortunately, so many people due to ignorance contribute to the destruction of this crucial, indispensable, precious part of human existence. That is the major reason this blog spot have landed in our generation to open your eyes to see what you cannot see, to open your ear to hear what you might not have heard and to open your memory to understand what you supposed to understand. Hence no time to die in ignorance any more. Now that we have seen what the respiratory system stands for, let's do justice to the second question right here;
WHAT ARE THE INDISPENSABLE ROLES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM TO MAN?
Right from the little introduction above, you can see at a glimpse how important the respiratory system is, especially to us; human being. Meanwhile, below are some of the most important roles the respiratory system play in human life;
1. Supply of oxygen: Oxygen, which is an essential part of human life are supplied and circulated in the body through the help of the respiratory system. I'm sure you know that, "No oxygen, No life." You can stay a life for 48 hours or above without food, but without oxygen, you can't stay for a jiffy. This oxygen is also significant for cellular respiration and energy production in the body.
2. Removal of carbon dioxide: Life is brought about by the supply of oxygen to the body and carbon dioxide removal from the same. And in the absence of respiratory system, these important processes cannot occur. Carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration, the body doesn't need it because it is harmful remaining in the body. Hence getting rid of this waste product of metabolism off the body is another important function of the respiratory system.
3. PH levels regulation: The PH levels talks about the acid-base level. The ratio of acid and base in the human body system, is being regulated by the respiratory system. That is to say, without the respiratory system, the level of acid in the body cannot match the required level of base and vice versa, this is a very critical situation. So by getting rid of hydrogen ions from the body, the respiratory system performs this important function.
4. Protection of the body against pathogens: The body through the help of the respiratory system, is being protected and secured against the encroachment of some disease causing pathogens. This work of protection of the body is done by the respiratory system through the help of it's defense mechanism through the production of cough and mucus, which helps to protect the body against some inhaled pathogens.
5. Homeostasis maintenance: By regulating and controlling the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body, the respiratory system helps to maintain the state of balance among the body systems needed for the body to survive and function.
All these proved the fact that the respiratory system is irrefutably important. We now consider the next question;
WHAT 7 LIFE HABITS CAN IMPEDE YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM?
You may decide to live a life that can affect any other part of your life; the hand, the leg, the ear, the mouth, and so on that you thought are not so important to you. But when it comes to your respiratory system, tapering with it means that you are taking a ticket to the great beyond. Hence, it might not be your fault, because ignorance is a killing disease. But I want to put you through with some of these 7 life habits that can impede your respiratory system. Let's check out and see:
1. SMOKING: Smoking, which is a normal life to so many people, is the major life habit that has the highest risk factor of damaging your respiratory system. Smoking also can cause a chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), lungs cancer and emphysema, serious health issues that can terminate ones life without mercy or delay.
2. EXPOSURE TO SMOKE PARTICLES OR CARBON MONOXIDE: When you exposes yourself to smoke particles or carbon monoxides from motor vehicles, this has a way of impeding your respiratory system and increasing the risk of respiratory diseases like; lungs cancer and asthma.
3. EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION: When the air around you is contaminated by harmful pollutants like; particulate matter, ozone and nitrogen dioxide, your exposure to such air condition have a way of impeding your respiratory system and can facilitate conditions like; asthma and COPD.
4. LACK OF EXERCISE: When you exercise regularly, it helps to maintain a healthy lungs. On the other hand, lack of exercise can lead to so many respiratory problems.
5. OBESITY: Excess body weight can put strain on the lungs and diaphragm, this condition makes breathing more difficult.
6. POOR HYDRATION: When you are not drinking enough water, the mucous membrane will be dried up, making the lungs more susceptible to diseases.
7. EXPOSURE TO INDOOR AIR POLLUTANT: When you are being exposed to indoor air pollutants like; mold dust, and chemicals; it can trigger respiratory problems.
These are certain life habits that have the ability of impeding ones respiratory system.
At this point, we shall be moving to the next section;
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING?
When your respiratory system is impeded, the consequences are great and dangerous. The following are some of these dangerous consequences;
1. It leads to respiratory failure, which is a dangerous life threating condition.
2. It results to damage of body tissues and dysfunction of the body organs.
3. It can lead to high risk of some dangerous respiratory infections like; pneumonia
4. It can lead to alteration of consciousness.
5. It also results to cyanosis, that is; a bluish coloration of the skin.
6. There is no heard saying that respiratory malfunction can lead to death.
Now that you have known the different consequences of respiratory malfunctioning, the question is; what is the way out? This brings us to the final section of today's content;
WHAT MAJOR STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO SECURE YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FROM DAMAGE?
If you love your life, and want to secure or protect your respiratory system from damage or from being infected by such dangerous, life altering diseases, you have to take cognizance of the following piece of instructions. The instructions are not fear from what you have already seen and heard from above. But as a matter of awareness, information and education, it must appear ones again at this summary stage. Thus, it becomes overriding that you keep to the under-listed facts, in other to remain healthy, especially in your respiratory system. Hence, harken and give ear to the following, though may not be so easy for you, but for your life sake;
1. Try to quit or stop smoking.
2. Try to avoid pollutant exposure, including secondhand smoke and indoor pollutants
3. Do well to involve in regular exercise.
4. Try to maintain a healthy body weight, because loosing weight can reduce strain on the lungs.
5. Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water or liquid; this will help to keep the mucous membrane healthy and active.
By doing the above, you can secure your respiratory system from damage and your life from danger.
In summary, the respiratory system is among the most important body systems, anything that impede it's functioning, has impede your entire life, so be wise and reasonable to protect your respiratory system today.
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