Lungs Flashcards
Inflammation of the bronchi:
Bronchitis
A group of lung disease that block airflow due to narrowing of the bronchial tree:
COPD
Autosomal recessive genetic disease of the exocrine glands that primarily affects the lungs, liver, pancreas, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. Inherited 2 faulty genes, one from each parent:
CF
Inflammation of the lungs:
Pneumonia
Fluid collects in the alveoli within the lungs, making it difficult to breathe:
Pulmonary edema
Alveolar walls are gradually destroyed and the alveoli are turned into large irregular pockets with gaping holes in the walls. Elastic fibers that hold open the bronchioles are destroyed, collapse during exhalation, not letting air escape the lungs
Emphysema
Chronic inflammation of the airways:
Asthma
One or more of the arteries in the lungs become blocked, can be life threatening:
Pulmonary embolism
Abnormal reduction in lung expansion and pulmonary ventilation:
Restrictive lung dysfunction (RLD)
Hypoxemia:
Low level of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2
Hypoxia:
Low level of oxygen in the tissue despite adequate perfusion of the tissue
SaO2:
95-98%
HCO3-:
24 mEq/L (22-26)
PaCO2:
40 mm Hg at sea level (35-45)
PaO2:
97 mm Hg at sea level (80-100)
Acidemia:
Elevated acidity of blood ; pH
Alkalemia:
Decreased acidity of blood ; pH > 7.45
One or more of the arteries in the lungs become blocked, can be life threatening:
Pulmonary embolism
Abnormal reduction in lung expansion and pulmonary ventilation:
Restrictive lung dysfunction (RLD)
Hypoxemia:
Low level of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2)
Hypoxia:
Low level of oxygen in the tissue despite adequate perfusion of the tissue
SaO2:
95-98%
HCO3-:
24 mEq/L (22-26)
PaCO2:
40 mm Hg at sea level (35-45)
