Bronchiectasis, RLD, Asthma

Question 1

Is a long-term, irreversible condition wherein the lung’s bronchi become abnormally widened, leading to a build-up of excess mucus

Answer 1

Bronchiectasis

Question 2

True or False. Bronchiectasis is more common in women than in men, and it increases the risk of developing it with age

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Causes of bronchiectasis that are unknown

Answer 3

Idiopathic bronchiectasis

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE. People with bronchiectasis lead relatively normal lives

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Risk factors: bronchiectasis

Answer 5

cystic fibrosis
chronic, inflammatory lung disease
chronic, severe lung disease (TB, Pneumonia)
Immune system deficits
repeated aspiration of food particles can damage the lungs

Question 6

A genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine.

Answer 6

Cystic fibrosis

Question 7

Pathophysio of Bronchiectasis

Answer 7

When lungs get infected, there will form pus that obstructs the flow of air, that ultimately cause the alveoli distal to the obstructed bronchi to collapse

Question 8

A disease that restricts lung expansion, resulting in a decreased lung volume, increased work or breathing, and inadequate ventilation and/or oxygenation

Answer 8

Restrictive lung disease

Question 9

A portion of the lung that is involved in the gas transfer, alveoli, alveolar duct, and bronchioles

Answer 9

Parenchyma

Question 10

5 categories of causes of RLD

Answer 10

Pleural, Alveolar, Interstitial, Neuromuscular, Thoracic/Extrathoracic

Question 11

The difference of volume between during inspiration and expiration; the dispensability of the respiratory system

Answer 11

Lung compliance

Question 12

Pathophysio of RLD

Answer 12

Pathology may be intrinsic or extrinsic, causes reduction of air present in the lungs after expiration, and affects the compliance or stretchability of the lungs

Question 13

A chronic inflammatory disease that narrows the airways and causes hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema, and mucus production

Answer 13

Asthma

Question 14

The strongest predisposing factor for asthma

Answer 14

Allergy

Question 15

Pathophysio of Asthma

Answer 15

Eosinophils in the blood, when triggered by allergens/ pollutants, release granules such as histamines and leukotrienes, that cause an inflammatory reaction to the bronchial walls.
2 changes: smooth muscle spasm, and mucus production= NARROWING OF AIRWAY, OBSTRUCTION