Lung diseases Flashcards
where does Asthma obstruction occur
bronchi (3-4)
where does Asthma obstruction occur
bronchi (3-4)
Extrinsic vs Intrinsic asthma
extrinsic is allergic IgE mediated; intrinsic is non-allergic post viral
Asthma pathophysiology
inflammation with increased Mast, Th2 and PMns that release histamine, luekotrienes, prostaglandins and cyotkines (IL4, 5, 9, 13) to cause bronchospasm, mucus secretion, structural changes
structural changes in asthma
SMC hypertrophy and hyperplasia
mucus hypersecrtion due to submusosal hyperplasia
angiogenesis
epithelial desquamanation
Lung volumes in obstructive disease
increase RV and FRC, but decreased IC due to high RV
intermittent asthma
less than 2 times per week and asymptomatic in between and less than 2x at night per month
mild persistent asthma
more than 2x per week or less than 1 time daily with more than 2x per night monthly
moderate persistent asthma
daily symptoms with some recovery, more than once per week at night
severe persistent asthma
continual symptoms with frequent night symptoms
what is well controlled asthma?
not well controlled
> 2 days/wk; 1-3 nights/wk; SABA >2 wk; FEV1 60-80% personal best
poorly controlled asthma
throughout day symptoms, >4 nights/wk, SABA several times a day,
Step ups in Asthma treatment
ICS before LABA, but also use omalizumab for severe and oral CS for very severe
LABA vs SABA
SABA: Albuterol is 4-6 hour duration and rapid action
LABA: salmeterol and forometerol is 12 hr sustained duration.
Should not be used along with asthma since they are not antiinflammatory!
Systemic Vs. Inhalted Glucocorticosteroids
Systemic: prednisone. Oral that lasts for 36-48 hours - causes growth inhibition!
Inhaled: beclomethasone dipropionate with faster onset and 8 hrs effectivity.
Leukotriene Modifiers
Oral D4 antagonists, 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor,
Duration of 12-24 hours and used to block leukotriene path for bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory.
attenuates exercise induced asthma
Omalizumab
Immune modulator tx for asthma. Anti-IgE
Used for severe asthma treatment given SC
Mepolizumab
immune modulator, anti IL-5
Atropine
Anticholinergic used in COPD but not asthma!
Causes bronchodilation via SM reflex and inhibits respiratory secretions by acting on cholinergic receptors.
Ipratrapium - 6 hour anticholinergic
Tiotropium: 12 hours anticholinergic
Tiotropium
long term anti-cholinergic used in >12 yo asthma patients
Theophylline
oral or IV - no longer used in asthma
Inhibits phosphodiesterase for bronchodilation and some antiinflammatory.
Not used due to narrow therapeutic window, seizures, neurologic damage and DDI
Cromolyn and Nedocronil
inhalted to inhibit mast cell release - preventative for exercise induced Asthma and prevents allergen induced asthma.
Particles >5 um are deposited
in pharynx and large airways
Particles
small airways;
Tx of COPD
LABA over SABA
Pathogenesis of Chronic Bronchitis
hypertrophy and mucosal gand hyperplasia, increased bronchial wall thickness, squamous metaplasia transition to cause excessive mucus and inflammation.
Pathogenesis of Emphysema
loss of alveolar space due to destruction of alveolar septa without fibrosis. Increased compliance, increase protease activity and decrease repair
Centriacinar
cigarette smoking related, with central airways more inflated