Emphysema Flashcards
1
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What is emphysema?
A
Emphysema is a condition in which the air sacs in the lungs are damage and enlarged causing breathlessness
2
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What is centriacinar emphysema?
A
Emphysema effecting the central areas of the bronchioles in the superior areas of the lungs
3
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What is panacinar emphysema
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Panacinar is emphysema is permanent damage with no fibrosis
4
Q
Describe the pathology of emphysema
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Alviolar wall damage causes increase in air spaces
Decrease in alviolar attachment
5
Q
What are the signs of emphysema?
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Wheeze
Increase respiratory rate
Decrease chest expansion
Hyperinflation
6
Q
What are the symptoms of emphysema?
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Breathless
Cough
Sputum
Infection
7
Q
What investigations are used in emphysema?
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GOLD criteria Chest expansion ECG Liver function test Haemoglobin count
8
Q
What treatments are used in emphysema?
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Bronchodilators Corticosteroids Antibiotics in acute infection Dilators in oedema Antitripsin replacement High flow oxygen in hypoventalation Smoking cessation
