lung Q: obstructive

Obstructive lung diease

 How is the severity of COPD assessed?

What major diseases are within the category of COPD?

 All of the following are associated with COPD mortality except:

• ·      R-sided heart failure
• ·      Pneumothoraces
• ·      Infectious exacerbations
• ·      Respiratory alkalosis

 Why do people with emphysema have difficulty breathing?

Which parts of the lung are involved in centriacinar emphysema?

Panlobulaar emphysema is associated with a deficiency in _________. The inheritance pattern is _____.  It is typically found in (upper/lower/all lobes). Patients may have associated illness in (name organ)_________.

Paraseptal emphysema predisposes a patient to what complication (and why).

Why is smoking associated with emphysema?

Clinically – how is chronic bronchitis defined?

 What is the pathophysiology of chronic bronchitis? Is there alveolar involvement as seen in emphysema

What measurement is used to determine if there is increased mucus gland components seen with a histologic specimen of chronic bronchitis?

Why are people with chronic bronchitis prone to infections?

What changes to the airways are seen with bronchial asthma?

What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic asthma?

If a patient is suspected of having type 1 asthma what type of testing maybe done to determine which allergen is responsible?

Bronchoconstriction is mediated by _______

 Abnormally dilated airway due to rolonged detructive inflammation/infection og the airway + supporting structures is known as:

This disorder is commonly seen in patients with what other diseases/disorders?