Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
A
Genetic predisposition for emphysema
2
Q
Silicosis impairs which part of immunity and which cells?
A
The macrophage effector arm of cell mediated immunity
3
Q
Thickened bronchial walls, lymphocytic infiltration, mucous gland enlargement, and patchy squamous metaplasia of the bronchial mucosa
A
Features of chronic bronchitis. Leading cause = smoking
4
Q
What does the presence of hemosiderin-laden macrophages in pulmonary alveoli indicate?
A
Chronic elevation of pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressures, most commonly from left sided heart failure
