Pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
what is normal tidal volume and lung volume
A
tidal: 500cc/1-2 liter
lung volume: 4-5 liters
2
Q
what works best for eosinophils and for neutrophils
A
eosinophils: steroids
neutrophils: antibiotics
3
Q
what is used to treat COPD?
A
chronic mucus production leads to lung bacteria colonization which increased neutrophilic inflammation which responds better to antibiotics
4
Q
relievers vs controllers
A
relievers: bronchodilate/relax smooth muscle
controllers: control underlying disease by targeting inflammatory pathways
