PULMO Flashcards
4 lung volumes
3 lung zones
4 lung capacities
V/Q at apex of lung
vs V/Q at base of lung
V/Q = 0
vs
V/Q = infinity
How O2 is transported in blood (2)
How CO2 ins transported in blood (3)
Increase in the following factors (5) would cause shift to the RIGHT of the 02-Hgb dissociation curve (unloading of 02 from Hgb)
Main respiratory center in the medulla; sends inspiratory ramp signal to diaphragm
Central control of both inspiration and expiration (supplements DRG) during exercise
Decreases duration of inspiration and increases resoiratory rate
Increases duration of inspiration and decreases respiratory rate
Reversibility in asthma (spirometry) is demonstrated by
Physiologic abnormality of asthma
Airway hyperresponsiveness
Major risk factor for asthma
Atopy
Pathogenesis behind asthma:
Imbalance favoring TH1 production over TH2
True or False
False… kasi dapat…
Imbalance favoring TH2 production over TH1
Term for the Whorls of shed epithelium in mucus plugs in asthma
Curschmann’s spirals
Term for Eosinophilic, hexagonal, double-pointed crystals formed from breakdown of eosinophils in sputum (in asthma )
Charcot-Leyden Crystals
Characteristic finding in asthamtic airways
Thickening of the basement membrane due to subepithelial collagen deposition
Key predominant cell in asthma
None
Many inflammatory cells are involved in asthma with no key cell that is predominant
Most common allergens that trigger asthma
vs
Most common triggers of acute severe asthma exacerbations
Dermatophagoides (house dust mites)
vs
URTI: rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), coronavirus
Mechanism of exercise-induced asthma (EIA)
hyperventilation
Typical presentation of EIA
Begins after exercise has ended, and recovers spontaneously within about 30 min.
Worse in cold, dry climates than in hot, humid conditions.
EIA is best prevented by regular treatment with
ICS
Confirms airflow limitation with a reduced FEY,, FEV,/FVC ratio, and PEF
spirometry
Confirms diurnal variations in airflow obstruction in asthma
Measurements of PEF twice daily
Most common side effects of B2-agonists used in asthma (2)
muscle tremor
palpitations
Most common side effect of anticholinergics used in asthma
dry mouth
in elderly patients with asthma using anticholinergics, these 2 side effects can be observed…
glaucoma
urinary retention
Most effective controllers for asthma
ICS
Use of a reliever medication >1x a week Indicates the need for regular controller therapy in asthma
True or false…
False… kasi dapat…
Use of a reliever medication >2x a week Indicates the need for regular controller therapy in asthma
Most common reason for poor control of asthma
Noncompliance with medications, usually ICS
Drugs that are safe for asthma in pregnancy (3)
- Short-acting B2-agonists
- ICS
- Theophylline
Pathogenesis behind emphysema
Imbalance between Protease (Elastase) and Anti-Protease (Alpha 1- Anti-Trypsin)
First symptom of emphysema
progressive dyspnea
What is Reid’s Index
Ratio of mucus gland layer thickness to the thickness of the wall between the epithelium and the cartilage orthe trachea and bronchi
Reid’s index for chronic bronchitis
more than 0.4
Most highly significant predictor of FEV1 in COPD
Pack-years of cigarette smoking
Important cause of COPD exacerbations
respiratory infections
Most common form of severe alpha 1-AT deficiency