Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Most common complication of asbestosis exposure?
A
pleural plaque
2
Q
What is pneumonia
A
inflammation of lung tissues
3
Q
What is bronchitis
A
inflammation of the large airways
4
Q
what are the three broad groups of microorganism that can cause pneumonia
A
bacteria
viruses
fungi
5
Q
what is bronchopneumonia
A
inflammation of both the airways and lung tissue
6
Q
which broad group of microorganisms most typically cause inflammation of the lung tissue
A
bacteria
