Obstructive Lung Disorder Flashcards
Male tidal volume
7ml/kg
About 560ml
Inspiratory Reserve
2-3L
Expiratory Reserve
1L
Dead space
Volume of respiratory tree that does not take part in gas exchange
Everything except terminal alveoli
Vital capacity woman
3-3.5L
Peak Flow
Used to monitor effectiveness of treatment
As treatment starts to work, it increases
Normal FEV1/FVC ratio
80-90%
Obstructive Lung Disease FEV1
Reduced due to narrowed airways
Obstructive Lung Disease FVC
Normal or nearly normal
Obstructive Lung Disease FEV1/FVC Ratio
Reduced
FEV1/FVC ratio Asthma
40%
FEV1/FVC ratio Mild obstruction
61-69%
FEV1/FVC ratio Moderate obstruction
45-60%
FEV1/FVC ratio Severe obstruction
<45%
Smoking
Replacement of elastin with collagen
Flow reduced
Reduces FEV1
Asthma essential features
Bronchoconstriction- airflow limitation
Hyper-secretion of mucus- clogs up airways + restricts flow more
Airway inflammation- chronic inflammation + oedema in those not managing asthma well
Asthma Diagnosis
Spirometry
Peak Flow
FEV1/FVC
Asthma Symptoms
Cough especially at night
Cough after exercise
Tightness after allergen exposure
Colds that last more than 10 days
Asthma signs
Wheezing during normal breathing Hyper-expansion of thorax Increased nasal secretions Allergic skin conditions REDUCED PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW
Peak Expiratory Flow Asthma
Reduced
Substances that Trigger Asthma
Air pollutants Pollens, mites + moulds Animal dander Medication Foods
What causes Asthma
Inhaled particles act as antigens
Get trapped in mucus in airways
Bind to IgG antibodies on APCs
Stimulates CD4+ to release Interleukins 4+5
Interleukins stimulate B cells
B cells produce IgG antibody specific to antigen