Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Q2 (chronic Bronchitis)

Question 1

what is chronic bronchitis

Answer 1

Chronic bronchitis refers to the overproduction of mucous that the body cannot clear causing long-term swelling of the respiratory airways.

which causes mucus to build up which make it more difficult for your lungs to inspire and expire air.

Individuals diagnosed with chronic bronchitis are more prone to lung infections.

Question 2

common causes of chronic bronchitis

Answer 2

Chronic bronchitis can be caused by

• cigarette smoke
• air pollution
• coal dust
• chemical fumes

Question 3

symptoms of chronic bronchitis

Answer 3

Symptoms include

• coughing
• whistling sound during breathing
• shortness of breath

Question 4

pathophysiological characteristics of chronic bronchitis (1)

Answer 4

The pathophysiological characteristics of chronic bronchitis results in the overgrowth of the glands in the wall space of the bronchi.

Question 5

prevention of chronic bronchitis

Answer 5

To prevent getting chronic bronchitis

• don’t smoke
• stay away from people who have the flu
• avoid areas of strong air pollution

Question 6

treatments of chronic bronchitis

Answer 6

There is no cure for chronic bronchitis but treatment to slow down progression can include bronchodilators.

They can relax muscles around air passages to assist breathing and correcting lifestyle choices in terms of quitting smoking can help treat chronic bronchitis.

Question 7

prevalence of chronic bronchitis

Answer 7

In Australia, 4.8% of the population suffered chronic bronchitis.

Question 8

pathophysiological characteristics of chronic bronchitis (2)

Answer 8

In chronic bronchitis, the thickness of the glands layer grows as the body requires a larger amount of mucous to be produced.

Question 9

pathophysiological characteristics of chronic bronchitis (3)

Answer 9

This means the glands begin to extend to the smooth muscle intruding in the space with connective tissue.