Obstructive Lung Disease Flashcards by Allegra R | Brainscape

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Obstructive lung disease definition

A

Narrowing of airway so less air gets in the lungs

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Common obstructive diseases

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Asthma COPD cystic fibrosis bronchectasis

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Factors which affect bronchial diameter

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Increase in mucus production
Inflammation

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Obstructive lung disease
Investigations

A

Peak flow
spirometry

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Peak flow test
How it works

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Measures maximum speed of expiration

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