Obstructive Lung Disease Overview Flashcards
1
Q
flow-volume curve in obstructive lung disease
A
- lower peak expiratory flow
- scooped out appearance
2
Q
why do you have a scooped out appearance in obstructive lung disease on the flow-volume curve
A
- you have trouble getting the air out
3
Q
FEV1/FVC of obstruction
A
- below 70% predicted
4
Q
severity of obstruction is based on
A
- FEV1
5
Q
RV in early obstruction
TLC in early obstruction
result
A
- some increase in RV
- TLC the same
- breathing at slightly higher volumes
6
Q
RV in COPD
TLC in COPD
result
A
- RV much higher. will trap more air
- TLC higher
- higher lung capacity and barrel chests
7
Q
obstructive lung diseases
A
- asthma
- COPD
- bronchiectasis
8
Q
branches of COPD
A
- bronchitis
- emphysema
9
Q
asthma is a disease of the airways characterized by
A
- airway inflammation
- reversible airflow obstruction with bronchodilator
- airway hyperresponsiveness
10
Q
COPD characterized by
A
- airflow limitation that is not fully reverisble
11
Q
airflow limitation is ____________ and associated with an enhanced ____________- of the lungs to noxious particles or gases
A
- progressive
- abnormal inflammatory response
12
Q
COPD produces significant _____ consequences
A
- systemic
13
Q
bronchiectasis is a clinical syndrome of
A
- productive cough with lots of sputum
- dilation of airways
14
Q
is bronchiectasis reversible
A
- no and not curable
- but manageable
