Respiratory System and Asthma Anatomical Chart, 2nd Edition (The)

This The Respiratory System and Asthma Anatomical Chart, 2nd Edition features simplified text and clearer images to facilitate patient comprehension.

The chart shows the respiratory system and compares a cross-section of a normal bronchiole to an asthmatic bronchiole, with labels that point out such elements as:

• mucus plug
• bronchospasm
• enlarged smooth muscle
• inflamed surface epithelium
• enlarged basement membrane
• inflamed bronchial tissue
• Succinct text describes asthma, the conducting system, and gas exchange.

The chart also provides images and text to show how breathing works and visual icons to represent common asthma triggers:

• weather
• exercise
• irritants
• allergens
• illness
• pollution

Format

• 20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners