Pathophys

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

A common inflammatory disease if the airways characterised by acute swelling, mucus plugging and bronchoconstriction.
Symptoms are completely reversible and in between attacks patients are generally symptom free

Question 2

TBI

Answer 2

Traumatic brain injury

2 types
Primary brain injury ( injuries causing the brain injury )
Secondary ( injuries that continue after the initial injury)

Question 3

COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Answer 3

A chronic inflammatory and destructive disease within the lungs.
Unlike asthma, the symptoms of COPD aren’t completely reversible.

• Chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema

Question 4

Anaphylaxis

Answer 4

A rapid onset multi organ, generalised hypersensitivity occurring after being exposed to a allergen ( venom/bee sting, foods or medications).

This results in a exaggerated release of histamines and inflammation chemicals, resulting in localised or systemic reaction.

Question 5

CPO (cariogenic pulmonary oedema)

Answer 5

An accumulation of fluid within the lungs

This is due to the heart being unable to sufficiently pump, resulting in a back up of fluid in lungs and fluid filling the alveoli