Osteopathic considerations in pulmonary disease

Question 1

what does the PNS do to glands?

Answer 1

decrease secretions (except sweat)

Question 2

what does the PNS do to the lungs?

Answer 2

bronchial constriction

Question 3

what does the SNS do to the lungs?

Answer 3

bronchial dilation

Question 4

what is the segmental reflex area for the lungs?

Answer 4

T1-6

Question 5

what diaphragms are involved in ventilation?

Answer 5

thoracoabdominal
cervicothoracic (sibson’s)
urogenital
tentorium cerebelli

Question 6

which nervous system is dominant in a normal functioning lung?

Answer 6

PNS

Question 7

what is the result of flattening of the diaphragm on lymphatics?

Answer 7

decreases volume displacement and pressure gradient, leading to

decreased lymphatic drainage
congestion of tissues
decreased CO

Question 8

what is a common cause of increased sympathetic tone?

Answer 8

rib dysfunctions

Question 9

respiratory function is compromised if thoracic curve is over what %?

Answer 9

50%

Question 10

viscerosomatics: RUL pneumonia

Answer 10

T1-3 R

Question 11

viscerosomatics: RML pneumonia

Answer 11

T3-4 R

Question 12

viscerosomatics: RLL pneumonia

Answer 12

T5-6 R

Question 13

viscerosomatics: LUL pneumonia

Answer 13

T1-3 L

Question 14

viscerosomatics: LLL pneumonia

Answer 14

T4-6 L