Respiratory System: Disorders and Diseases

Question 1

Aspiration

Answer 1

the entry of materials (such as pharyngeal
secretions, food or drink,
stomach contents, small
objects) into the lower
airways
. leads to obstruction of
airflow and can be fatal

Question 2

Atelectasis

Answer 2

collapse of part or all of a lung

. Caused by any obstruction in the airway (mucus plug, foreign body) tumor, lung disease, pleural effusion

Question 3

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Answer 3

refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult
. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that make up COPD

Question 4

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis

Answer 4

are the two most common conditions that make up COPD

Question 5

Chronic bronchitis

Answer 5

.inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes

Question 6

Emphysema

Answer 6

when the air sacs (alveoli) at the end of the smallest air passages are gradually destroyed.

Question 7

Pleural Effusion

Answer 7

an abnormal accumulation of fluid around the lungs

Question 8

Pulmonary Embolus

Answer 8

blockage of an the lungs because of a blood clot

Question 9

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 9

a genetic condition which causes the mucous secretions to become thick and sticky.
. Instead of acting as a lubricant, the secretions plug up tubes, ducts and passageways, especially in the lungs and pancreas.

Question 10

Pleuritis

Answer 10

inflammation of the pleura (membrane covering the lungs and forming the inner lining of the chest)

. Maybe caused by infection, cancer, trauma, pneumothorax, embolism and a variety of other reasons