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

Question 1

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

Answer 1

benign and self-limiting; immunocompromised may be more vulnerable

Question 2

What is the prognosis of Sinusitis

Answer 2

good; chronic can require more prolonged medical treatment

Question 3

What is the prognosis of Pharyngitis

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is the prognosis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the prognosis of Laryngitis

Answer 5

recovery complete within a week

Question 6

What is the prognosis of Deviated Septum

Answer 6

fairly common condition; good prognosis

Question 7

What is the prognosis of Nasal Polyps

Answer 7

tend to recur; good prognosis

Question 8

What is the prognosis of Anosmia

Answer 8

mostly related to URI and thus temporary

Question 9

What is the prognosis of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

Answer 9

generally good

Question 10

What is the prognosis of Tumors of the Larynx

Answer 10

depends on type of tumor

Question 11

What is the prognosis of Laryngeal Cancer

Answer 11

early manifestation of symptoms usually diagnosed in early stages

Question 12

What is the prognosis of Hemoptysis

Answer 12

usually not a sign of serious disease; usually good

Question 13

What is the prognosis of Atelectasis

Answer 13

depends on treatment of primary cause

Question 14

What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What is the prognosis of Pneumonia

Answer 15

good for otherwise healthy individuals; chronically ill more predisposed

Question 16

What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Abscess

Answer 16

good prognosis ; guarded for very young or old or immunocompromised

Question 17

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

Answer 17

improvement of symptoms occur 2 to 4 days with antimicrobial therapy

Question 18

What is the prognosis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Answer 18

generally good; infants prone to otitis media

Question 19

What is the prognosis of Histoplasmosis

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What is the prognosis of Influenza

Answer 20

pneumonia can occur; recovery usually complete

Question 21

What is the prognosis of Acute and Chronic Bronchitis

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What is the prognosis of Bronchiectasis

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Emphysema

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is the prognosis of Pneumoconiosis

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What is the prognosis of Pleurisy (Pleuritis)

Answer 25

recovery usually complete; permanent adhesions may restrict lung expansion

Question 26

What is the prognosis of Pneumothorax

Answer 26

depends on degree of lung collapse, the cause, and prompt medical intervention

Question 27

What is the prognosis of Hemothorax

Answer 27

guarded, depending on the cause and availability of effective treatment

Question 28

What is the prognosis of Flail Chest

Answer 28

medical care and transport to hospital as soon as possible to achieve positive outcome

Question 29

What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Answer 29

early and complete treatment affords excellent prognosis; drug therapy for months to a year

Question 30

What is the prognosis of Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Answer 30

with complications complete recovery in 3 to 4 months; infection confers permanent immunity

Question 31

What is the prognosis of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Answer 31

guarded; 60 to 75% recover with no damage

Question 32

What is the prognosis of Sarcoidosis

Answer 32

usually good; varies if the lungs scar and become fibrotic or if other organ damage exists

Question 33

What is the prognosis of Lung Cancer

Answer 33

very poor; 5-year survival rate is 15% for all types