Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Traction Infection
benign and self-limiting; immunocompromised may be more vulnerable
What is the prognosis of Sinusitis
good; chronic can require more prolonged medical treatment
What is the prognosis of Pharyngitis
resolves within a few days; bacterial causes are cured with antibiotics
What is the prognosis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
most have advanced carinoma and metastases to the bone; generally not good
What is the prognosis of Laryngitis
recovery complete within a week
What is the prognosis of Deviated Septum
fairly common condition; good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Nasal Polyps
tend to recur; good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Anosmia
mostly related to URI and thus temporary
What is the prognosis of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)
generally good
What is the prognosis of Tumors of the Larynx
depends on type of tumor
What is the prognosis of Laryngeal Cancer
early manifestation of symptoms usually diagnosed in early stages
What is the prognosis of Hemoptysis
usually not a sign of serious disease; usually good
What is the prognosis of Atelectasis
depends on treatment of primary cause
What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Embolism
mild cases have positive outcome with treatment; mortality is high in massive embolisms
What is the prognosis of Pneumonia
good for otherwise healthy individuals; chronically ill more predisposed
What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Abscess
good prognosis ; guarded for very young or old or immunocompromised
What is the prognosis of Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever)
improvement of symptoms occur 2 to 4 days with antimicrobial therapy
What is the prognosis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus
generally good; infants prone to otitis media
What is the prognosis of Histoplasmosis
spontaneous recovery is usual; small calcifications remain in lungs after infection
What is the prognosis of Influenza
pneumonia can occur; recovery usually complete
What is the prognosis of Acute and Chronic Bronchitis
acute resolves within a few days; chronic is guarded because it may involve airway obstruction and general debilitation
What is the prognosis of Bronchiectasis
varies with underlying cause; pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale develop with advanced bronchitis
What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Emphysema
long-term disease is poor; most common cause of death from respiratory disease
What is the prognosis of Pneumoconiosis
damge is irreversible and infections common; increase risk for lung cancer
What is the prognosis of Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
recovery usually complete; permanent adhesions may restrict lung expansion
What is the prognosis of Pneumothorax
depends on degree of lung collapse, the cause, and prompt medical intervention
What is the prognosis of Hemothorax
guarded, depending on the cause and availability of effective treatment
What is the prognosis of Flail Chest
medical care and transport to hospital as soon as possible to achieve positive outcome
What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
early and complete treatment affords excellent prognosis; drug therapy for months to a year
What is the prognosis of Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
with complications complete recovery in 3 to 4 months; infection confers permanent immunity
What is the prognosis of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
guarded; 60 to 75% recover with no damage
What is the prognosis of Sarcoidosis
usually good; varies if the lungs scar and become fibrotic or if other organ damage exists
What is the prognosis of Lung Cancer
very poor; 5-year survival rate is 15% for all types
