test 6 respiratory

Question 1

Types of Obstructive lung disease

Answer 1

• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema and chronic bronchitis together make Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Question 2

Asthma

Answer 2

• Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodes of acute bronchoconstriction
  * Shortness of breath
  * Cough
  * Chest tightness
  * Wheezing
  * Rapid respiration
• Drug therapy aimed at decreasing intensity and frequency of symptoms

Question 3

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD

Answer 3

• IRREVERSIBLE obstruction of airflow that is usually
progressive
• Cough
• Excess mucus production
• Chest tightness
• Breathlessness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Fatigue
• SMOKING IS THE GREATEST RISK FACTOR
• Drug therapy aimed at relief of symptoms and prevention of progression

Question 4

COPD is emphysema with chronic bronchitis

Answer 4

• Emphysema: destruction and enlargement of air spaces

- Bronchitis: increased mucus and inflammation