Emphysema Flashcards by Tim Dola

Q

Impaired gas exchange (O2, CO2) results from the destruction of the walls of overdistended alveoli

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Emphysema

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A pathological term that describes an abnormal distention of the air spaces beyond the terminal bronchioles, with destruction of the walls of the alveoli

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Emphysema

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Reduction of elastic recoil d/t imbalance between elastase and antielastase

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Emphysema

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Loss of lung’s natural tendency to resist expansion

Supporting structures for the airways is decreased

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Emphysema

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