Pulmonary/Chest- Level 1 Flashcards
Accessory Muscle Use/Abdominal Breathing
Using muscles of the abdomen and shoulder girdle to breath, indicates increased work of breathing and respiratory distress.
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi, typically causes bronchospasm and coughing
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow. Typically caused by smoking.
Croup
Infection of the larynx and trachea in children which is usually associated with a barking cough and/or stridor
DOE
Dyspnea and Exertion
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath, labored or difficult breathing
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood or bloody sputum. Could indicate a pulmonary embolism or active TB.
Orthopnea
Shortness of breath which occurs when lying flat. Associated with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Pneumothorax
The presence of air or gas within the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung.
Pneumonia
Infection (infiltrate) in the lung tissue causing lung inflammation, cough, and fever
PND (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea)
Attacks of severe SOB and coughing which occur at night and usually wakens a person from sleep
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
An obstruction of blood vessels int he lung usually due to a blood clot
SOB
Shortness of breath
Splinting
Reduced inspiratory effort; avoiding deep inspirations due to increased pain with breathing
Sputum
Mucous secretion from the lungs which is coughed up
