Respiratory, digestive pathology's Flashcards

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LRI, obstructive disorder characterized by recurring spasms of the smooth muscle in bronchi, obstruction, inflammation & increased mucous, expirstory wheezing

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asthma

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LRI, inflammation of the bronchial tubes/may be acute or chronic

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bronchitis

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a collection of lung problems that can cause structural changes in the lungs can result from emphysema or chronic bronchitis

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COPD

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4
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Production of thick, viscous secretions affects digestive system
most common lethal inherited disease average age of diagnosis is three years. Average lifespan is 30 years.

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Cystic fibrosis

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LRI COPD ALVEOLI RUPTURE AND FORMED LARGE, NON-FUNCTIONAL SPACES WITHIN THE LUNGS OFTEN DEVELOP A BARREL CHEST

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Emphysema

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6
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Acute and sometimes fatal pneumonia

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Legionnaires disease

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Growth of malignant cells in lungs due to easy access to circulatory in lymph systems

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lung cancer

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URI common “sore throat”

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Pharyngitis

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LRI inflammation of the pleural membrane. Pain made worse by respiration, cough is key symptom.

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Pleurisy

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LRI, inflammatory condition of the lungs, in which airways become filled with thick fluid, fever and cough are symptoms

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Pneumonia

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URI inflammation of the nasal mucosa symptom of the common cold

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Rhinitis

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URI, inflammation of the mucosal lining the sinus cavities

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Sinusitis

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LRI, chronic, contagious, Myco bacterial infection, involves pus in bacterial filled bumps

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Tuberculosis

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Painful ulcers affecting the oral mucus membrane lasts from days to weeks

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Aphthous ulcers

AKA canker sores

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15
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Inflammation of the appendix pain in lower right quadrant

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Appendicitis

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Chronic condition, causing abdominal
pain that is aggravated by fatty foods

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CHOLECYSTITIS
Aka acute gall bladder inflammation

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17
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Formation of gall stones

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Cholelithiasis
Lith-means stone

18
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Infiltration of connective tissue into the functioning cells of the liver. Alcoholism is most common cause, can occur hepatitis.

19
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Common in countries with low fiber diet’s
first symptoms are bleeding and changes in bowel habits

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Colon cancer

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Inflammation of segments of small or large intestines can affect any part of G.I. tract from mouth to anus, progressive and often deadly

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Crohn’s disease

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Mucosa and submucosa bulge through outer muscular layer to form sac like dilations in the intestinal wall

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Diverticulosis

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Inflammation of the esophagus may produce heartburn

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Esophagitis

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Inflammation of the Gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, and cramping and adominal pain

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Gastroenteritis

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Damage to the lining of esophagus when chronically exposed to digestive juices, released from stomach 7 to 10% of Americans experience heartburn daily

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Dilated varicose veins in anus
Hemorrhoids
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Superior portion of the stomach, ascends through cardiac sphincter of the diaphragm, heartburn symptoms
Hiatal hernia
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Symptoms include cramps, pain, diarrhea, gas, constipation, and bloating, diarrhea in cycles often appears among those with chronic fatigue, syndrome, and fibromyalgia
IBS irritable bowel syndrome
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Insufficient amount of carbohydrates digesting enzyme (lastose)
Lactose intolerance
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Lesions often appear in chronically inflamed area, 5% of all cancers in the US
Oral cancer
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Reoccurring ulcerations of esophagus stomach or small intestine perpetually, open sore
Peptic ulcers
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Outgrowths of tissue into the intestine may be benign or malignant
Polyps
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Common in countries, with low fiber, diet’s early symptoms, sense of fullness can block the passage of food through the digestive system
Stomach cancer
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Frequent urination pain, and possibly low back pain when urethra is inflamed, burning with urination
Cystitis Aka bladder infection
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Presents of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Endometriosis
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Inability to control your urination
Incontinence
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Crystals commonly formed of calcium flank pain that radiates toward groin and hematuria
Kidney stones
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Inflammation of kidneys, acute and chronic low back pain
Nephritis
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When organism (infection) escapes vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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Acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland/pain and difficulty urinating
Prostatitis
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Inflammation of the urethra/burning sensation when urinating
Urethritis
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Occur anywhere in your nervous system/usually bladder is sterile
Urinary tract infection, (UTI)
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Inflammation of sac like dilations in the intestinal wall
Diverticulitis