Pathology of Obstructive Lung Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What may chronic bronchitis be confused with?
A
Chronic bronchial asthma.
2
Q
What is ‘complicated’ chronic bronchitis?
A
When mucopurulent or FEV1 falls
3
Q
What morphological changes occur in chronic bronchitis?
A
Large airways;
- Mucous gland/goblet cell hyperplasia
- Little inflammation/fibrosis
Small airways;
- Goblet cells appear
- Long standing inflammation/fibrosis
4
Q
What is the pathological definition of emphysema?
A
Increase in size of the airspace distal to the terminal bronchioles.
5
Q
Describe bullous emphysema
A
- Bulla: emphysematous space >1cm
- May burst and cause pneumothorax
