Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is pneumonia?
A
A lung infection
2
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Dyspnoea
Chest pain
Coughing
Fever
3
Q
Why does it cause dyspnoea?
A
Lack of gas exchange
4
Q
Why is there chest pain?
A
Due to inflammation
5
Q
Why does it cause coughing?
A
Body trying to force the fluid out of the airways
6
Q
Why is there fever?
A
Due to infection
7
Q
Where is the infection?
A
Within the alveoli
8
Q
What does it trigger within the alveoli
A
An inflammatory response, so the alveolar tissue leaks fluid which blocks absorption of oxygen and exhalation of co2
9
Q
Name some causes
A
Community acquired pneumonia- picked up at work or school
Ventilator acquired pneumonia- where bacteria or a virus gets inside the tube that is inserted in mouth or nose and delivers o2
Aspiration- inhaling something like vomit into the lungs
