pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two most common ways that the common cold spreads?
A
droplet inhalation
contaminated hands touching mucus membranes
2
Q
how is histoplasmosis spread?
A
inhalation of spores in dirt or dust
3
Q
which childhood disease causes swelling in the subglottic area?
A
viral croup
4
Q
name the three pathological processes in asthma
A
airway inflammation
bronchi/ole constriction
mucus production
5
Q
what are some causes of pneumoconiosis?
A
silica
asbestos
coal dust
talc
sandblasting dust
