CF Flashcards
1
Q
bronchiectasis diag
A
pathologic, need imaging/visualization, inheritable or acquired
2
Q
imaging shows
A
dilation/distruction of bronchial walls, retention of mucus, infection, dilation instead of tapering
3
Q
CF info
A
chrom 7, CFTR, ATP binding casset, mult versions
4
Q
cell cl
A
airway, CL moves into cell, skin CL out
5
Q
path of bronch
A
recurrent infection (CF or not), leads to bronc. (inflammation, mediations, neutrophils, increase elastase)
6
Q
PFT
A
low FEVI, ratio.. airtrap= high RV, TLC, RV/TLC, low diffusion
7
Q
treatment combines
A
PT, abs, nebulized meds (bronchodilate and anti inflam)
