Respiratory Conditions Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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What are respiratory conditions
A
Copd, asthma, cardiac ischema, lung disease, pulmonary embolism and cardiggenic pulmonary oedema
2
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What is asthma
A
Asthma is caused by chronic inflammation of bronchi making them narrower
3
Q
Causes of hypoxia
A
Poor oxygen delivery, diffusion impairment, poor cardiac output, harmoglobin abnormalities
4
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What is pulmonary embolism
A
Is a blood clot impairing blood supply to the lungs
5
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Respiratory drugs
A
Salbutamol, oxygen, ipratroplum and adrenaline
