Pulm Pathophys Flashcards
Resp System Anatomy
what is in upper respiratory tract? lower?
- upper: nose, pharynx, larynx
- lower: trachea, bronchi, lungs
Resp System Anatomy
conducting vs respiratory pathways
- conducting: passages that serve for airway flow; nose until bronchioles
- respiratory: alveoli and distal gas exchange regions
Resp System Anatomy
describe trachea
- continuous superiorly w/ larynx and inferiorly becomes bronchial tree
- cartilaginous rings support structure
Resp System Anatomy
differentiate R and L main bronchi
- R: wider, shorter, more vertical (more frequent aspiration)
- L: longer
Resp System Anatomy
anatomy of alveoli
- hollow sacs that serve as site of gas exchange
- lined by pneumocytes (type I vs type II)
- alveolar sacs: cluster of many alveoli
- alveolar pores: connect adjacent alveoli to help maintain equal air pressure throughout alveoli & lung
Resp System Anatomy
which pneumocytes secrete surfactant
type II
Resp System Anatomy
what structures pass through the hilum?
6
- main bronchus
- pulm artery
- pulm veins
- bronchial vessels
- pulmonary autonomic plexus
- lymph nodes/vessels
Resp System Anatomy
location/purpose of hilum?
- located between T5 and T7
- passageway for the pulm neurovasculature
Resp System Anatomy
differentiate R and L lungs
- R: 3 lobes, 2 fissures
- L: 2 lobes, 1 fissure, cardiac notch
Resp System Anatomy
differentiate parietal and visceral pleura
- parietal: lines inner surface of thoracic cavity, sensitive to pressure, pain, temp
- visceral: lines outer surface of lungs, covers fissures, not sensitive to pain
Resp System Anatomy
what is pleural cavity
space between visceral pleura and parietal pleura
Resp System Anatomy
purpose of pleural cavity
surface tension of fluid keeps lungs expanded and in contact w/ thoracic wall
Resp System Anatomy
which side of diaphragm is up higher?
R due to liver
Resp System Anatomy
physiology of inspiration
- contraction of external intercostal muscles
- contraction of diaphragm
Resp System Anatomy
physiology of exhalation
- relaxation of external intercostal muscles
- relaxaation of diaphragm
Resp System Anatomy
what types of pressure affect ventilation
- atmospheric
- intra-alveolar
- interpleural
Resp System Anatomy
what is respiratory rate
- total number of breather per minute
Resp System Anatomy
what is control of ventilation
respiratory centers located within the pons and medulla oblongata which responds to changes in CO2, O2, and pH levels within the blood
Resp System Anatomy
define eupnea
normal, relaxed, quiet breathing
12-15 breaths/min
Resp System Anatomy
define dyspnea
labored, gasping breathing
SOB
Resp System Anatomy
define apnea
temporary cessation of breathing
Resp System Anatomy
define respiratory arrest
permanent cessation of breathing
Resp System Anatomy
define hyperpnea
increased rate and depth of breathing
Resp System Anatomy
define hyperventilation
increased pulm ventilation in excess of metabolic demand (anxiety)
Resp System Anatomy
define hypoventilation
reduced pulm ventilation leading to increased CO2 concentrations
Resp System Anatomy
define:
* tidal volume
* residual volume
* expiratory reserve volume
* inspiratory reserve volume
- TV: volume of air inhaled/exhaled with each breath under resting conditions
- RV: volume of air left in lungs after forced exhalation
- ERV: volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after normal TV exhalation
- IRV: volume of air that can be forcefully inhaled after normal TV inhalation
Resp System Anatomy
differentiate total lung capacity and vital capacity
- TLC: sum of all lung volumes, represents total amount of air that a person can hold in lungs w/ forceful inhalation
- VC: sum of all volumes except RV; amount of air a person can move into or out of their lungs
Resp System Anatomy
describe concept of V/Q coupling
- perfusion: flow of blood to pulm vasculature (pulm perfusion = cardiac output)
- ventilation and perfusion are mechanism for O2 and CO2 transport between pulmonary system and tissues
- they must match for gas exchange to be efficient
Resp System Anatomy
define tissue hypoxia. What does this stimulate?
- low oxygen availability to the tissues
- sensed by the kidneys, stimulates RBC synthesis through release of EPO
Resp System Anatomy
define hypoxemia
- low oxygen in blood
Resp System Anatomy
define hypercapnia
- increased CO2 in blood
Influenza
what are the two glycoproteins?
- hemaagglutinin
- neuraminidase
Influenza
describe hemagglutinin (HA)
attaches to sialic acid containing receptors on respiratory epithelial cells
Influenza
describe neuraminidase
cleaves newly formed virions off the sialic acid containing receptor allowing the virus to exit cells
Influenza
differentiate M1 and M2
- M1: involved in virion assembly
- M2: involved in viral uncoating within the respiratory epithelial cells
Influenza
describe nucleoprotein
helps distinguish between 3 types of influenza viruses (A, B, C)
Influenza
define antigenic drift
- epidemic
- mutations accumulate in the viral genes that code for viral surface proteins resulting in new antigenic (HA or NA spikes); changes are generally minor
Influenza
describe antigenic shift
- pandemic
- 2+ strains of a virus combine to form a new subtype that is radically different; limited or no prior immunity
Influenza
MOA of neuraminidase inhibitors
interfere w/ release of influenza virus from infected cells and thus half spread of infection
Asthma
how are these asthmas mediated:
* extrinsic
* intrinsic
- E: immune
- I: non-immune
Asthma
what is Samter’s Triad?
- ASA or NSAID use
- Nasal Polyp
- Asthma
Asthma
pathophys of extrinsic asthma
- Initial Exposure to antigen: t cell differentiation into T helper cells followed by IgE antibodies binding to mast and basophil cells
- Early phase: inhaled antigen causes IgE bound cells to degranulate which causes mediator (prostaglandin, histamine, leukotrienes) release leading to airway contraction/tightening
- Late Phase: eosinophils increase release of inflammatory mediators which prolongs tightening/inflammation (IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13)
Asthma
pathophys of intrinsic asthma
- non-eosinophilic, does not involve T-helper cells
- no family hx of asthma
- environmental factors create T helper cells which cause neutrophilic inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness
COPD
describe
chronic lung disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation resulting from airway disease and/or parenchymal destruction
COPD
subtypes
combination of chronic bronchitis + emphysema
COPD
pathophys of chronic bronchitis
inhaled agent cause chronic inflammation in the airways which lead to progressive airway obstruction through:
* damage to endothelial cells which decreases mucociliary clearance
* mucous gland hyperplasia which leads to mucous hypersecretion and plugging
* Airway edema and smooth muscle hyper plasia leading to luminal narrowing
* peribronchial fibrosis leading to bronchial distortion
COPD
pathophys of emphysema
- inflammatory response leads to activated neutrophils releasing proteases
- protease activity exceeds antiprotease activity which causes tissue destruction (alveoli has less recoil, more compliance)
COPD
consequences of increased alveolar compliance and decreased recoil?
- airway closure during expiration leading to obstruction
- air trapping leading to lung hyperinflation
COPD
pathophys of healthy lungs
- proteases break down elastin and connective tissue as part of normal tissue repair
- antiproteases which act to balance protease activity
COPD
2 morphologic patterns associated w/ COPD
- centriacinar emphysema
- panacinar emphysema
COPD
describe centriacinar emphysema
- associated w/ cigarette smoking/older pts
- destruction located closer to the apices of the lungs
- destruction of the respiratory bronchioles and a central portion of the acini
COPD
describe the panacinar emphysema pattern
- associated with AAT deficiency, younger patients
- more severe in the bottom of the lungs
- destruction of all parts of the acinus (gas exchange unit of the lung)
COPD
what subtype is associated with weight gain? with weight loss?
- gain: bronchitis
- loss: emphysema
COPD
why does barrel chest develop?
hyperinflation in the lungs
(later stages of disease)
COPD
differentiate central and peripheral cyanosis
- central: lips/tongue; relates to poor blood oxygenation in the lungs
- peripheral: extremities/fingers; oxygen-depleted peripheral blood
COPD
define clubbing
bulbous enlargement of the distal fingertip and increased longitudinal and transverse nail plate curvature
COPD
Schamroth sign
loss of diamond shaped window normally visible when the dorsal surfaces of the terminal phalanges of corresponding fingers from opposite hands are placed together
COPD
Lovibond’s angle
angle located at the junction between the nail plate and proximal nail fold, which is normall less than 160 degrees
COPD
describe “blue bloater”
6 components
- associated with chronic bronchitis
- put on weight
- frequent, productive cough
- peipheral edema
- cyanosis
- wheezing/ronchi
COPD
describe “pink puffer” phenotype
8 components
- classically emphysema
- wt loss/thin
- barrel chest
- infrequent cough
- pursed lip breathing
- accessory muscle use
- tripod positioning
- hyperresonant chest
COPD
what state are COPD patients usually in?
relating to ABG
- respiratory acidosis
- but pH near normal due to renal compensation (increased serum HCO3)
COPD
describe blebs
- small collection of air between the lung and outer surface of the lung (visceral pleura)
- usually found in the upper lobe of the lung
- can rupture and cause pneumothorax
COPD
describe bulla
formed from blebs that become larger/come together
COPD
advantage/disadvantage of SABA/SAMA
- advantage: rapid onset to improve sx and lung function
- disadvantage: relatively short duration of action
COPD
criteria for beginning Group E pt on ICS
- eosinophil count > 300 cells/microL
- features of asthma-COPD overlap
COPD
most commonly identified bacteria in acute exacerbations of COPD?
4
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Streptococcus pnemoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
COPD
when to do noninvasive ventilation? invasive ventilation?
- noninvasive: hypercapnia, hypoxemia; significant effort to breathe
- invasive: severe respiratory failure; may be difficult to wean pts with severe COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
normal functioning of CFTR gene
- codes for CFTR protein
- which regulates chloride, sodium, and bicarb transport across epithelial membranes
- water is attracted to the secretions (sodium) which thins
Cystic Fibrosis
pathophys of mutated CFTR gene
- absent or dysfunctional chloride leading to abnormal secondary transport of sodium/water
- THICK secretions can lead to stasis, infection, scarring
- disease manifests only in homozygotes
Cystic Fibrosis
what is CFTR
cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator