CHAPTER 20 part 1 Flashcards
inflammation of the airway
bronchitis
the airway is narrowed; ong-term inflammation of the bronchi
chronic bronchitis
it is responsible for the PRODUCTION OF MUCUS
goblet cells
small, slender, hair-like structures that mobilize secretion
cilia
there is cough/sputum production at least 3 months in each 2 consecutive years
chronic bronchitis
responsible for diffusion of gases
alveoli
the appearance is bloated
chronic bronchitis
chronic bronchitis is also known as
blue bloater
an ABNORMAL DISTENTION OF THE AIRSPACES beyond the terminal bronchioles
emphysema
there is no infection; hyperinflated lungs
emphysema
what is the number one cause of EMPHYSEMA
genetic disorder
a type of protein that maintain the structure of the alveoli; it makes the lungs healthy and strong
alpha-1-anti-trypsin
emphysema is also known as
pink puffer
a chronic inflammation of the airway that cause HYPERRESPONSIVENESS, mucosal edema and production
asthma
the most common chronic disease of childhood
asthma
the strongest predisposing factor of asthma
allergy
quick relief medicine for asthma:
beta-2-adrenergic-agonist
anticholinergic
example of anticholinergic drugs
salbutamol
long lasting medicine for asthma:
corticosteroids
leukotriene modifiers (montelukast)
long lasting beta-2-adrenergic agonist
three common symptoms of asthma:
cough
dyspnea
wheezing
the most common fatal autosomal recessive disease among CAUCASIANS
cystic fibrosis
