CF and sleep apnoea

Question 1

cystic fibrosis

Answer 1

genetic condition seeing mutation to CFTR gene
affects all body secretions
excess sticky mucous that can build up in lungs and digestive system causing breathing difficulties

Question 2

why are suspected CF ptx sweat tested

Answer 2

CF ptx sweat has a greater salt content than normal

Question 3

symptoms of CF

Answer 3

repeated chest infections , cough , poor weight gain and diarhoea

Question 4

why should antibiotic prescriptions be avoided for CF ptx

Answer 4

to prevent antibiotic resistance as they rely on antibiotics for chest infections which may happen frequently

Question 5

biggest known cause of lung cancer

Answer 5

smoking

Question 6

2 main groups of lung cancer

Answer 6

small cell

non small cell - includes large cell , adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas

Question 7

obstructive sleep apnoea and cause

Answer 7

airway obstruction in sleep for 10s or more

loss of muscle tone allows tongue to fall back against pharynx blocking airway

Question 8

mandibular advancement appliance

Answer 8

possible treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

pulls mandible forwards opening airway , uncomfy for ptx

Question 9

continuous positive airway pressure

Answer 9

possible treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

maintains pressure at all times therefore blowing apart tongue and pharynx

Question 10

what questions should you ask yourself if a ptx is having an expected asthma attack

Answer 10

can they talk in sentences/ communicate
are they using accessory muscles to breath i.e are arms pinned back
what is there respiratory rate