respiratiory disorders and terms Flashcards
pneumonia is caused by
streptococcus pneumoniae (bacteria)
diptheria is caused by
coryne bacterium diptheriae
what is emphysema
- caused by smoking
- walls of the alveoli are damaged
what is eupnea
normal breathing
what is hypopnea
slow breathing
what is hyperpnea
rapid breathing
what is apnea
no breathing
what is dyspnea
painful breathing
what is orthopnea
difficult in breathing except in upright situation
what is anoxia
absence of oxygen in inspirated gases
how is carbon monoxide poisoning caused
sleeping in a closed room where candle is turned on
how is SARs caused
because of corona virus
what is hay fever
inflamated pleura cavity/membrane
pneumoconiosis - silica
silicosis
pneumoconiosis - asbestos
asbestosis
what is asphyxia
increase in carbon dioxide concentration
what is hypoxia
clinical term for lack of oxygen
when is hypoxic hypoxia caused
in higher altitudes
what is anaemic hypoxia
- because of lack of anaemia
- haemoglobic binding site in not proper
- the person looks blueish
stagnant hypoxia
poor cardiac output
histoxic hypoxia
- toxic substance in body
- cyanide - mitochondria (chromophone)
