Healthy lung
Alveoli
Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the Lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air you breathe and your bloodstream takes place. They are essential for providing your body with the oxygen it needs to function properly.
Bronchial Tree
The Bronchial Tree is a network of airways that carry air in and out of the Lungs. It starts with the trachea, which branches into two main bronchi, and then further divides into smaller airways called bronchioles.
Lungs
The Lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs in your chest that help you breathe. Their primary function is to take in oxygen from the air and remove carbon dioxide from your body.
Diseased lung
COPD
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It is often caused by long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke, and includes conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes the airways in the Lungs to become inflamed and narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms can include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, and can be triggered by allergens or irritants.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the Lungs that causes inflammation and the buildup of fluid or pus in the Alveoli. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and can lead to symptoms like cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
lung Treatment
COPD -> Alveoli
Tiotropium is a medication that treats COPD by relaxing the muscles around the airways, making it easier to breathe. This helps to reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing, and improves overall lung function.
Asthma -> Bronchi
Albuterol is a medication that treats Asthma by relaxing the muscles around the airways, which helps to open them up and make it easier to breathe. It provides quick relief during an Asthma attack by reducing symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
Pneumonia -> Lungs
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that treats Pneumonia by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This helps to clear the infection, reduce inflammation, and improve breathing.
