Asthma/ COPD/ Emphysema Flashcards
(19 cards)
Common chronic pulmonary disease that produces intermittent reversible airway obstruction
Asthma
What are the two stages of an asthma attack?
Early and late
Which type of asthma generally presents in childhood or adolescence
Extrinsic
Nonallergic reaction that presents after 35
Intrinsic
Usually occurs between 3-7 AM
Nocturnal
Occurs 20-25 minutes after activity
Exercise induced
Reaction to substances at work
Occupational
Potentially fatal attack up to 12 hours post ingestion
Drug induced
Often-fatal, prolonged asthma attack unresponsive to usual treatment; minutes to hours
Status asthmaticus
What is the cure for asthma?
No cure
Which condition of the respiratory system is reversible?
Asthma
Debilitating chronic disorders characterized by irreversible progressive tissue degeneration and airway obstruction
COPD
What could COPD lead to?
Cor pulmonale (right sided heard failure)
What are the conditions associated with COPD?
Chronic obstructive bronchitis
Emphysema
Destruction of the alveolar walls leading to large permanently inflated alveoli
Emphysema
What happens to the alveoli during emphysema?
Loss of elastic recoil and hyperinflation of the alveoli leading to air trapping
What cause is unique to emphysema?
Deficient alpha-1 antritrypsin enzyme that is necessary for lung remodeling
What manifestations is seen with emphysema?
1:1 anterior-posterior thoracic diameter
Pursed lip breathing is a treatment for?
Emphysema
