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2. Obstructive Airway Disease Flashcards

1
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General respiratory disease symptoms (5)

A 
Cough
Wheeze (expiration)
Stridor (inspiration)
SoB (distress on effort)
Pain (general/inspiration)
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General respiratory disease signs (5)

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Chest movement with respiration
Rate of respiration
Air entry (symmetrical, reduced)
Vocal resonance
Percussion notes (resonant, dull)
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3
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Normal rate of respiration

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12-15 breaths/min

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4
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General respiratory disease investigations (5)

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Sputum exam
CXR
Pulmonary function
Bronchoscopy
VQ scan
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5
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Pulmonary function tests (3)

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PEFR - max. flow rate
FEV1 - forced expiratory volume/one second
FEV1/VC - measurement of respiratory function

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6
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Types of respiratory diseases (4)

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Infections
Airflow obstructions
Gas exchange failure
Tumours

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7
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Types of respiratory infections

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Pneumonia

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8
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Types of respiratory airflow obstructions (3)

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Asthma
COPD
Restrictive pulmonary change

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9
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Types of respiratory gas exchange failure (3)

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Reduced surface area
Fibrosis
Fluid

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10
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Chronic airflow obstruction definition and examples (2)

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Reversible airway obstructions
Asthma
COPD

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11
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Chronic airflow obstruction exacerbations (3)

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Infections
Exercise
Cold air

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12
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Asthma mechanism (3)

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Airway smooth muscle constriction
Inflammation of mucosa
Increased mucus secretion

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13
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Asthma symptoms (3)

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Cough
Wheeze
SoB

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14
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Asthma triggers (5)

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Infections
Environmental stimuli (dust, smoke, chemicals, asbestos)
Cold air
Exercise
Atopy
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15
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First stage of asthma treatment

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Occasional B-agonist only

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16
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Second stage of asthma treatment

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Low-dose inhaled steroid (or Na chromoglycate)

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17
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Third stage of asthma treatment

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High-dose inhaled steroid

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18
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Fourth stage of asthma treatment (3)

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Long-acting B-agonist, theophylline, anti-muscarinic drugs

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19
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Fifth stage of asthma treatment

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Oral steroid

20
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Types of respiratory drugs (6)

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B-adrenergic agonists
Anticholinergic drugs
Corticosteriods
Leukotrine inhibitors
Chromones
Theophylline
21
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Action of B-agonists

A

Relax smooth muscle by reducing bronchoconstriction and reducing resting bronchial tone

22
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Action of anticholinergic drugs

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Reduce basal tone

23
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Action of theophylline (3)

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Cause adenosine inhibition

May cause CNS stimulation, diuretics and arrhythmias

24
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When are corticosteroids used

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If B2-agonists are used >3 times each week

25
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Corticosteroid side effects (2)

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Adrenal suppression

Osteoporosis (potentially)

26
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COPD is a combination of (3)

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Chronic obstructive airway disease (asthma and emphysema)
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema

27
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What is COPD (2)

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Mixed airway reversible obstruction

Destructive lung disease

28
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Definition and outcome of emphysema (2)

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Destruction of alveoli

Causes dilatation of others to fill the space

29
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How can COPD progress to respiratory failure (2)

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Reduced surface area for gas exchange

Thickening of alveolar mucosal barrier

30
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COPD results in poor ventilation due to (2)

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Airway narrowing (potentially reversible)
Restrictive lung disease
31
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Causes of COPD (3)

A

Smoking
Environmental lung damage
Hereditary (emphysema)

32
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Occupational lung disease can lead to respiratory failure from (2)

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Fibrosis (dust related) - coal, silicon, beryllium, asbestos, silica
Tumours - asbestos (mesothelioma)

33
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COPD management (6)

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Smoking cessation
Long-acting bronchodilator
Inhaled steroids (if FEV < 50%)
Systemic steroids
Oxygen support
Pulmonary rehabilitation therapy
34
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Types of respiratory failure (2)

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Type 1

Type 2

35
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What is type 1 respiratory failure

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Hypoxaemia (low oxygen)

36
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What is type 2 respiratory failure

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Hypercapnia (ventilation failure)

37
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Why does type 2 respiratory failure occur

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Due to airway blockage or narrowing

38
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What is respiratory failure due to (2)

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Failure of oxygenation

Failure of ventilation

39
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When does failure of oxygenation occur (2)

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When PaO2 < 8kPa or

When SaO2 < 90%

40
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What does failure of oxygenation result in (3)

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Poor alveolar ventilation
Diffusion abnormality
VQ (ventilation perfusion) mismatch

41
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When does failure of ventilation occur (2)

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When PaCO2 > 6.7kPa
Only in acute respiratory failure
(20% reduction in ventilation required)

42
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What does chronic ventilation failure result in

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Renal compensation from acidosis

43
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Chronic ventilation failure involves contributions from (3)

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Reduced compliance
Airway obstruction
Muscle dysfunction

44
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Normal breathing control (2)

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CO2 drive controls ventilation

SaO2 usually fine

45
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COPD breathing control (2)

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Hypoxia drives ventilation

CO2 tolerance

BDS2 BAMS Respiratory (5 decks)

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