COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Emphysema - What?
A
Alveolar membranes break down
Less surface area for gas exchange
2
Q
Emphysema - Caused by
A
Smoking
3
Q
Emphysema - Causes
A
Difficulty breathing
4
Q
Emphysema - 1
A
Smoking damages elastin in alveolar walls
5
Q
Emphysema - 2
A
Alveolar walls become overstretched and weaker
6
Q
Emphysema - 3
A
alveoli burst on inhalation
7
Q
Emphysema - 4
A
Air spaces become enlarged
8
Q
Chronic Bronchitis - What?
A
Inflammation and excess mucus
9
Q
Chronic Bronchitis - Causes
A
Difficulty breathing
Inflammation of bronchi
Cough
10
Q
Chronic Bronchitis - 1
A
Bronchi become inflamed and blocked
11
Q
Chronic Bronchitis - 2
A
Squamous epithelium thickens
12
Q
Chronic Bronchitis - 3
A
Excessive secretion of mucus - cough
