pulm

Question 1

obstructive lung disease

decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
vs normal in restrictive

Answer 1

Asthma, Bronchiectasis, COPD/Cystic Fibrosis, Obstruction

asthma- reversible bronchial hyperactivity, airway inflammation, mucus plugging, smooth muscle hypertrophy, prolonged expiration, ASA exacerbated resp disease- asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis w/ nasal polyps- not ige med pseudoallergic reaction. reversible with SABA. methacholine challenge- hyperresponsibe ness, >20% decrease in FEV1

Astma exacerbations- albuterol, steroids, theophylline, humidified O2, Magnesium, anticholinergics

Question 2

bronchiectasis

Answer 2

recurrent cycles of infection and inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles–> fibrosis, remodeling, and permanent dialtion of bronchi
chronic cough, colored green sputum, dyspnea, possible hemoptysis and halitosis
CF, pulm infections, HS, airway obstruction, aspiration,

antibiotics, dec bacterial load and airway systematic inflamatory mediators