16. Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards

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What are examples of URTI?

A

Sinusitis, tonsilitis

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What are examples of LRTI?

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Bronchitis, pneumonia, empyema, bronchiectasis, lung abscess

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What respiratory diseases can cause abnormal ciliary function?

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smoking, viral infection, Kartagener’s

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4
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What respiratory diseases can cause poor swallow?

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CVA, muscle weakness, alcohol

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5
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What respiratory diseases can cause abnormal mucous?

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Cystic fibrosis

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What respiratory diseases can cause dilated airways?

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Bronchiectasis

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What respiratory diseases can cause defects in host immunity?

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HIV, immunosuppression

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