Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Prognosis Flashcards

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What is the prognosis of Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Traction Infection

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benign and self-limiting; immunocompromised may be more vulnerable

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What is the prognosis of Sinusitis

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good; chronic can require more prolonged medical treatment

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What is the prognosis of Pharyngitis

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resolves within a few days; bacterial causes are cured with antibiotics

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What is the prognosis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

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most have advanced carinoma and metastases to the bone; generally not good

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What is the prognosis of Laryngitis

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recovery complete within a week

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What is the prognosis of Deviated Septum

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fairly common condition; good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Nasal Polyps

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tend to recur; good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Anosmia

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mostly related to URI and thus temporary

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What is the prognosis of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

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generally good

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What is the prognosis of Tumors of the Larynx

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depends on type of tumor

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What is the prognosis of Laryngeal Cancer

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early manifestation of symptoms usually diagnosed in early stages

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What is the prognosis of Hemoptysis

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usually not a sign of serious disease; usually good

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What is the prognosis of Atelectasis

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depends on treatment of primary cause

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What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Embolism

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mild cases have positive outcome with treatment; mortality is high in massive embolisms

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What is the prognosis of Pneumonia

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good for otherwise healthy individuals; chronically ill more predisposed

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What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Abscess

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good prognosis ; guarded for very young or old or immunocompromised

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What is the prognosis of Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever)

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improvement of symptoms occur 2 to 4 days with antimicrobial therapy

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What is the prognosis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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generally good; infants prone to otitis media

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What is the prognosis of Histoplasmosis

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spontaneous recovery is usual; small calcifications remain in lungs after infection

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What is the prognosis of Influenza

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pneumonia can occur; recovery usually complete

21
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What is the prognosis of Acute and Chronic Bronchitis

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acute resolves within a few days; chronic is guarded because it may involve airway obstruction and general debilitation

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What is the prognosis of Bronchiectasis

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varies with underlying cause; pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale develop with advanced bronchitis

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What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Emphysema

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long-term disease is poor; most common cause of death from respiratory disease

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What is the prognosis of Pneumoconiosis

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damge is irreversible and infections common; increase risk for lung cancer

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What is the prognosis of Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
recovery usually complete; permanent adhesions may restrict lung expansion
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What is the prognosis of Pneumothorax
depends on degree of lung collapse, the cause, and prompt medical intervention
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What is the prognosis of Hemothorax
guarded, depending on the cause and availability of effective treatment
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What is the prognosis of Flail Chest
medical care and transport to hospital as soon as possible to achieve positive outcome
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What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
early and complete treatment affords excellent prognosis; drug therapy for months to a year
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What is the prognosis of Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
with complications complete recovery in 3 to 4 months; infection confers permanent immunity
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What is the prognosis of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
guarded; 60 to 75% recover with no damage
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What is the prognosis of Sarcoidosis
usually good; varies if the lungs scar and become fibrotic or if other organ damage exists
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What is the prognosis of Lung Cancer
very poor; 5-year survival rate is 15% for all types