resp Flashcards
1
Q
what are differences in signs with light and heavy exposure to asbestos
A
light=> pleural thickening and calcification, mesothelioma
heavy => bronchial carcinoma, asbestosis
2
Q
define scoliosis and kymphosis
A
o Scoliosis – abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
o Kyphosis – abnormal, excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine
3
Q
what are the immune cells involved in asthma
A
TH2 => Il 4, 5 13 (inhibited by corticosteroids)
4
Q
what are the symptoms of severe acute asthma
A
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- Pulse ≥ 110 bpm
- Respiration ≥ 25 per minute
- Peak expiratory flow 33-50% of recent best or predicted
5
Q
what are the symptoms of life threatening asthma
A
- Peak expiratory flow < 33%
- PaO2< 8kPa
- PaCO2> 4.5kPa
- Silent chest
- Cyanosis
- Feeble respiratory effort
- Hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmia
- Exhaustion, confusion, coma
