Respiratory Disorders Flashcards
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Is a chronic, irreversible obstruction of airflow. The airways and air sacs lose their elastic quality.
COPD
the inflammation and excessive mucus production in the bronchioles
Bronchitis
It is where the alveoli are damaged.
Emphysema
the portion of the lungs where there is an exchange of air going inside
and outside of the lungs. Therefor, this is the main part of the lungs wherein CO2
and oxygen interchange inside and outside the body.
Alveoli
a test which measures exactly how much the bronchial tubes have
narrowed. The spirometer measures the speed your lungs can be filled and
emptied of air, giving an indication of how well your lungs are performing.
Spirometry
Another name for COPD
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disorder (COLD), Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD)
In the presence of chronic bronchitis it can produce
what type of cough, because there is an
increase production of phlegm inside
Productive cough
Stage of COPD wherein it needs a regular treatment with 1 or more bronchodilators.
Inhaled corticosteroids, pulmonary rehabilitation.
Long-term oxygen therapy (mask/nasal cannula, or
artificial air
Stage 4: Very Severe COPD
an inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose and is
characterized by sneezing, itchy nose/eyes, watery rhinorrhea/eyes, and nasal
congestion.
Rhinitis
Explain how IgE detects allergens
this IgE can activate the mast cell producing
degranulation, when the mast cell degranulates, there will be a release of
histamine that can trigger allergic reaction therefor suffering from allergic
rhinitis
A type of antihistamine which is more lipid soluble, more sedating and t blocks H1 receptor
1st Generation Antihistamine
parent molecule of cetirizine
Hydroxyzine
Main risk factor of COPD
Smoking
MOA of α1-selective agonists
Constrict dilated arterioles in the nasal mucosa and reduce airway resistance by
binding at α1 receptors
Why antipyretic is combined with Cough and Colds drugs?
because antipyretic used to manage the fever caused by colds
Side effect of a1-selective agonist
Rhinitis medicamentosa
Virus invade the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, nose,pharynx, and larynx which leads to the upper respiratory system
Common colds
Direct stimulation of the secretory glands in the respiratory tract, increasing respiratory secretion to expel mucus.
Expectorant
What part of the brain is considered as cough center?
medulla oblongata
What is the only opioid drug used in cough medication
Codeine
