Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What is cystic fibrosis
A
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disorder causing chronic respiratory illness
2
Q
cystic fibrosis symptoms
A
- constipate
- wheezing and shortness of breath
- coughing thick mucous
3
Q
Treatments for cystic fibrosis
A
- Devices to help move mucus and unblock airways.
- Prednisone (steroid),
- percussion (chest physio),
- nebulizer
4
Q
What is pneumonia
A
inflammation and fluid in your lungs caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection.
5
Q
symptoms of pneumonia
A
sharp in the chest,
fever,
chills,
dehydration,
fatigue,
loss appetite,
6
Q
Treatment for pneumonia
A
antibiotics
7
Q
Emphysema
A
- inflammation of the alveoli
8
Q
Chronic Bronchitis
A
- Inflammation within bronchioles
9
Q
COPD symptoms
A
Coughing
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
10
Q
treatment for tension pneumothorax
A
- needle decompression
