16. Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of URTI?
A
Sinusitis, tonsilitis
2
Q
What are examples of LRTI?
A
Bronchitis, pneumonia, empyema, bronchiectasis, lung abscess
3
Q
What respiratory diseases can cause abnormal ciliary function?
A
smoking, viral infection, Kartagener’s
4
Q
What respiratory diseases can cause poor swallow?
A
CVA, muscle weakness, alcohol
5
Q
What respiratory diseases can cause abnormal mucous?
A
Cystic fibrosis
6
Q
What respiratory diseases can cause dilated airways?
A
Bronchiectasis
7
Q
What respiratory diseases can cause defects in host immunity?
A
HIV, immunosuppression