Respiratory Disease Flashcards
Hypoxia
Oxygen levels in the blood and/or tissue is low
hypoxemia
insufficient oxygenation of the blood
Stridor
high pitched inspiratory noise, rapid flow of air passed a rigid obstruction- URT
Stertor
low pitched inspiratory noise, gurgling or snoring- BRADYCEPHALICS
URT signs
nasal discharge, sneezing/ reverse sneezing, increased effect in inspiration, stridor, starter,
LRT signs
cough, respiratory dx, increased expiration effort, crackles and wheezes
dyspnea
term used to describe difficult or labored breathing
Tachypnea
increased respiratory rat
What are normal lung sounds?
bronchovesicular sounds are normal- with the loudest over the hilus during expiration
What are the sounds of diseased lung?
harsh or increased bronchovesicular sounds
bronchoscopy
evaluates the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
What normal respiratory sound is hear in English Bulldogs?
Stertor
Nasal rads are beneficial in a nasal workup T/F
FALSE- they don’t help- CT is much better
Hypoxemia indicates insufficient oxygen in the __
blood
Hypoxia is insufficient oxygen in the____
blood, lungs, and tissues