OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE: ASTHMA AND COPD

Question 1

obstruction can occur in many places and can be?

Answer 1

fixed, or reversible

Question 2

three components of asthma?

Answer 2

smooth muscle contraction in bronchioles

inflammation

intermittent airway obstruction

Question 3

triggers of asthma?

Answer 3

allergic
irritants
emotion

Question 4

how can asthma be checked?

Answer 4

peak flow
effort dependent
quick

Question 5

name this obstructive airway disease?

inflammatory resp disease

progressive, not fully reversible

based on s/s and confirmed with spirometry

Answer 5

COPD

Question 6

this is a pathological term in which we see the destruction of the alveolar capillary membrane

Answer 6

emphysema

Question 7

clinical term used to describe sputum production with cough that is present on most days for 3 months in 2 consecutive years

Answer 7

chronic bronchitis