Airway Flashcards
1
Q
What contributes to an obstruction when a person has asthma
A
Thick mucus
Swelling of bronchial membraines
Airway remodeling
2
Q
Teachings to prevent asthma attacks
A
Limit exposure to dust
Practice mindfulness
Get the influenza vaccine
3
Q
Bronchitis symptoms “blue bloaters”
A
Cyanosis, edema, clubbing, rhf, thick nasty sputum (sick mucus) and productive cough
4
Q
PO2 level for COPD
A
60 or less
5
Q
What factors increase the risk that a person will develop COPD
A
Use of tobacco
History of asthma
Genetics (alpha 1)
6
Q
What causes fatigue in COPD
A
- using all energy to breathe
- Lung function slowly decreased over time
