Effects Of Lung Disease Flashcards
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what is lung disease?
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a disease that effects the efficiency of the lungs, affecting ventilation and gas exchange
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Define Tidal Volume
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volume of air in each breath
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define ventilation rate
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number of breaths per minute
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define Forced expiratory rate (FEV1)
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max volume air that can be breathed out in 1 second
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define Forced Vital Capacity
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max volume of air that can be forcefully breathed out after a deep breath in
6
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list examples of lung disease
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- TB
- Asthma
- Fibrosis
- Emphysema
7
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what do all these lung diseases have in common?
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- reduce the rate of gas exchange
- less oxygen diffusing into bloodstream
- less oxygen for body cells
- aerobic respiration is reduced
- less energy for patients making them feel tired and weak
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