How do you test your cardio respiratory endurance?

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Im doing a powerpoint on some health related components and i need to know how to test your cardio respiratory endurance.
There are some tests, such as the cardiopulmonary index, are quite simple, while others are very complicated and may use formulae with up to 100 physiological indicators e.g. Cureton's tables. All the tests involve comparing physiological measurements during rest with those directly after exercise, and after a specified recovery period.

If I simplify the whole testing methodology, I prefer the following easy ones:

* 1.5 mile run test
* 1.5 mile walk test
* 3 minute step test
* treadmill test

You can read more about this at the blog post too.  (+ info)

What type of science classes do u have to take to become a respiratory therapist?

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Im lookin into being a respiratory therapist, but im not a big fan of chemistry or calculus? Are these necessary?
I am a first year RT student. It is going to depend on what school you go to, I didn't have to take calculus but had to have college algebra. I did have to take Intro to Chemistry, it is pretty basic but as I said it depends a lot on what school you go to.  (+ info)

What functions do the cardiovascular system and respiratory system have in common?

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Why is it advantageous for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to be connected and interrelated?
they are both responsible for delivery of oxygen to the body.  (+ info)

What does nonmotile sperm with cytoskeleton defect have to do with respiratory disease/infections?

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Patient has a hereditary form of a male sterility involving nonmotile sperm. His condition is traced to defects in the cytoskeleton components of the sperm's flagella. Based on these findings, the physician suspects that Kevin also has a long history of recurrent respiratory tract disease. Kevin confirms that he has had colds, bronchitis, and influenza more frequently than his friends. Why would the physician suspect that Kevin probably had a history of frequent respiratory disease based on his diagnosis of sterility due to nonmotile sperm?
I suspect that you are "testing" the yahoo answers audience rather than asking a real question. In any case, I would guess that Kevin suffers from Kartegener's syndrome, or primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Although there are familial forms, patients with Kartegener's syndrome can have a variety of mutations that affect the functioning of their cilia.

Cilia are microscopic whip-like structures that are found in various parts of the body. They have a variety of functions including facilititating cellular movement, emrbryonic developement, clearing secretions, etc.

A genetic defect that impairs the function of these cilia will clinically manifest itself whereever these cilia are found.

The whip-like tail of the spem is actually the cilia of the sperm. Our respiratory passages are lined with cilia to constantly move secretion up the respiratory pathway so that we may cough these secretions out.

Cystic fibrosis is also a good answer, is more commonly encountered, and thus would probably be more likely in this patient; however, the question specifically states the patient has a "hereditary form of a male sterility," which suggests that the chief complaint in this case is sterility rather than chronic cough and sinusitis.  (+ info)

how does the nervous system work with the respiratory system? How do they work together?

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Does the respiratory system and the nervous system actually work together?
The nervous system effects every single part of your body. The nervous system consists of every nerve tissue in the body. You have nerve tissue in your fingers to tell you when something is hot or cold, in your stomach to let the brain know to send the impulses that digest food, and in your lungs to tell you when to breathe and how much air to breathe in. There are 3 respiratory centers in the brain that control the respiratory rate.

There are stretch receptors in the lungs that tell the brain that the alveoli are completely expanded and that it is time to stop breathing. Your breathing also controls the acidity of the blood. If the blood gets too acidic, the brain tells you to breathe faster to release carbon dioxide. There are also receptors that tell you when to cough, sneeze, sigh (breathe in deeper), etc.

In addition to all of that, you have smooth muscle (involntary muscle) lining the respiratory tract. The nervous system tells the smooth muscle when to contract and when to dialate in response to various stimulation. There are many, many, many stimuli that cause responses - far too many to go over here.  (+ info)

How do you keep your Respiratory System healthy? Please be specific(relate to the respiratory system). ?

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I've looked through 8 different search engines and databases, but I cannot find any information. If you are going to say something like don't smoke, or exercise daily, please explain how smoking interferes with respiration or how exercising affects the respiratory system itself(something along those lines). Thanks
"Common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. Those plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are finding them to be surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings."

"NASA research has consistently shown that living, green and flowering plants can remove several toxic chemicals from the air in building interiors. You can use plants in your home or office to improve the quality of the air to make it a more pleasant place to live and work - where people feel better, perform better, any enjoy life more."

TOP 10 plants most effective in removing: formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the air.

Common Name - Scientific Name
Bamboo Palm - Chamaedorea Seifritzii
Chinese Evergreen - Aglaonema Modestum
English Ivy - Hedera Helix
Gerbera Daisy - Gerbera Jamesonii
Janet Craig - Dracaena "Janet Craig"
Marginata - Dracaena Marginata
Mass cane/Corn Plant - Dracaena Massangeana
Mother-in-Law's Tongue - Sansevieria Laurentii
Pot Mum - Chrysantheium morifolium
Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum "Mauna Loa"
Warneckii - Dracaena "Warneckii"

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Is a respiratory rate of five to six breaths per minute low?

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I have a low respiratory rate, and am a little worried. Is this a symptom of anything i should be worried about (thyroid condition, brain injury), or this considered normal and only should be worried if it gets to less than 4? Also, I am not sure what my sleeping RR is. I am not an athlete, I only run about 7 hours a week and ice skate about 10 hours a week, so slightly over 2 hours of acitivity a day, and am overweight by a few pounds.
I'm no expert on this, but Wikipedia says an adult should average at least 12 breaths per minute, and teens/kids even more, so I would check with a doctor if I were you.  (+ info)

what is the cause of leukopenia and frequent respiratory infections?

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I have suffered from neutropenia and leukopenia for the last 2 years. I get frequent respiratory infections. I suffer from malabsorbtion. I smoke 6 to 8 cigarettes a day. What is causing my resiratory infections and leukopenia?
Your immune system controls the blood problem, which sounds like it may become serious. Can you see an infectious disease specialist?
Malabsorption causes vitamins to be washed out of your system further weakening your immune system. The vitamins needed to correct body imbalance just gets wasted. The malabsorption is being caused by something - your doc should be able to help you with this. It's putting you in a vicious cycle.
With the total pic in mind, you're struggling to fight a pretty hard battle, especially adding cigarettes to the picture. If you can get your doc's help, have him order something to help you stop. There are many great meds out there now that work. This will definitely make a difference in the no. of respiratory infections you get.
Keep an open mind & it's worth trying new treatments as apparently what you've tried has not worked.
Hope I've helped you!  (+ info)

2. Pollution has a significant impact on the respiratory health of humans, how might it impact the respirator?

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2. Pollution has a significant impact on the respiratory health of humans, how might it impact the respiratory health of organisms with different respiratory organs?
A comparison of the nutritional information for each sandwich. Suggested format: show the nutritional information in chart form followed by comments on the similarities and differences.

2. Answer the following questions:
As part of a healthy diet, which sandwich would you choose and why?
What are the potential health risks of eating fast food in a regular basis?
Bronchitus.

Whole wheat toast with peanut butter.

Heart attack, high cholesterol  (+ info)

How much will I start out making as a Respiratory Therapist?

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I am in the program for Respiratory Therapy. Not sure if I made the right choice. I don't really know how much they start out at, but if it isn't at least $45,000 then I don't think I really want to do it. I live in Indiana. Does anyone know what they make starting out here in Indiana?
I am not going into it for the money, but I don't won't to work 12 hour shifts and spend $50,000 in student loans to only make $30,000 a year. I can get a much less stressful and meaningless job making that. Thank you for not judging me. My son has asthma and my grandmother is dying of lung cancer so money is not the primary reason I chose Respiratory Therapy!
I am not going into it for the money, but I don't want to work 12 hour shifts and spend $50,000 in student loans to only make $30,000 a year. I can get a much less stressful and meaningless job making that. Thank you for not judging me. My son has asthma and my grandmother is dying of lung cancer so money is not the primary reason I chose Respiratory Therapy!
It all depends on where you live. I work in a Missouri town with a population of around 40 thousand. I am an RRT and I make $18 per hour with full benefits. I have a coworker who makes $24 per hour without benefits. At 18 per hour I make the average income for all professions in this area. Here is income information from the US dept of labor.....

Median annual earnings of respiratory therapists were $43,140 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,650 and $50,860. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,220, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $57,580. In general medical and surgical hospitals, median annual earnings of respiratory therapists were $43,140 in May 2004.

Median annual earnings of respiratory therapy technicians were $36,740 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $30,490 and $43,830. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,640, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $52,280. Median annual earnings of respiratory therapy technicians employed in general medical and surgical hospitals were $36,990 in May 2004.

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos084.htm#earnings  (+ info)

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