Pathology Flashcards
Pathologies that affect Ventilation
1
Q
Narrowing/distortion of airways
A
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
COPD
Bronchiectasis
obstruction by tumor or foreign body
pnumonia
Pulmonary infarction
pleural effusion
2
Q
primarily affects perfusion
A
Pulmonary embolism
Enlarged lymph nodes (causing compression of vessels)
Vasculitis or multiple small pulmonary emboli
3
Q
A