OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE: ASTHMA AND COPD Flashcards
1
Q
obstruction can occur in many places and can be?
A
fixed, or reversible
2
Q
three components of asthma?
A
smooth muscle contraction in bronchioles
inflammation
intermittent airway obstruction
3
Q
triggers of asthma?
A
allergic
irritants
emotion
4
Q
how can asthma be checked?
A
peak flow
effort dependent
quick
5
Q
name this obstructive airway disease?
inflammatory resp disease
progressive, not fully reversible
based on s/s and confirmed with spirometry
A
COPD
6
Q
this is a pathological term in which we see the destruction of the alveolar capillary membrane
A
emphysema
7
Q
clinical term used to describe sputum production with cough that is present on most days for 3 months in 2 consecutive years
A
chronic bronchitis
