The assignment is worth 15% of your grade.  The typed assignment must be 2 pages in length.  Choose a pulmonary illness or disease (approved by the professor).  The emphasis of the assignment is to compare and contrast the diseased lung to a normal healthy lung.  In other words, compare and contrast the normal anatomy and physiology to the chosen illness or disease.  The assignment will be graded on accuracy, completeness, grammar, and syntax.  There is a minimum of 2 references.  Use the Vancouver style referencing.  It is recommended to use your textbook for 1 reference and a pathophysiology textbook for another reference.

Asthma: A chronic condition that causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed and narrowed, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A progressive lung disease that includes conditions like chronic bronchitis and emphysema, characterized by obstructed airflow and difficulty breathing.

Lung Cancer: Uncontrolled cell growth in the lungs, which can lead to the formation of tumors that interfere with lung function.  

Pneumonia: An infection in the lungs that causes inflammation, leading to symptoms such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

Tuberculosis (TB): A bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs, leading to symptoms like persistent cough, weight loss, and night sweats.

Pulmonary Embolism: A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries, often caused by a blood clot, which can be life-threatening.  

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): A progressive lung disease where lung tissue becomes scarred and thickened, making it difficult to breathe.

Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which can lead to coughing, mucus production, and difficulty breathing.

Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder that leads to the production of thick, sticky mucus in the airways, causing breathing difficulties and recurrent lung infections.

Pulmonary Hypertension: High blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which can strain the heart and affect lung function.

Sarcoidosis: A condition that causes inflammation and granulomas (small clumps of inflammatory cells) to form in various organs, including the lungs.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): A group of disorders characterized by scarring of the lung tissue, which can lead to breathing difficulties.

Lung Abscess: A localized collection of pus in the lung often caused by bacterial infection, resulting in fever, chest pain, and cough.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A condition in which the airway becomes blocked during sleep, leading to interrupted breathing and reduced oxygen intake.

Asbestosis: Lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, leading to lung scarring and breathing problems.

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