Pathologies Flashcards
1
Q
Aspiration
A
Mechanical obstruction/choking
Decrease exposure
2
Q
Atelectasid
A
Collapse of all or portion of lung
Increase exposure
3
Q
Bronchiectasis
A
Irreversible dilation of bronchi/bronchioles increased production of mucus
4
Q
Bronchitis
A
Excessive mucus is secreted into bronchi
5
Q
COPD
A
Persistent obstruction of the airways
Changes in sever cases decrease
6
Q
Cystic fibrosis
A
Secretion of heavy mucus
Increase with severe condition
7
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficult breathing
Depends on case
8
Q
Emphysema
A
Irreversible and chronic lung disease
Significant decrease
9
Q
Epiglottitis
A
Upper airway May demonstrate edema or swelling at epiglottis
Decrease
10
Q
Empyema
A
Fluid is pus
Increase
11
Q
Hemothorax
A
Fluid is blood
Increase
