Chest Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is Aspiration / Foreign Body?
A
inspiration of a foreign material into the airway; usually right lung
2
Q
What is Atelectasis?
A
collapse of all or part of the lung
3
Q
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
A
chronic condition of persistent obstruction of bronchial airflow
4
Q
What is Emphysema?
A
destructive and obstructive airway changes leading to an increased volume of air in the lungs
5
Q
What is Pleural Effusion?
A
collection of fluid in the pleural cavity?
6
Q
What is Pneumonia?
A
acute infection in the lung parenchyma (lung lining)
7
Q
What is Pneumothorax?
A
accumulation of air in the pleural cavity resulting in a collapse lung
