Respiratory Diseases Flashcards
1
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Pneumonia
A
Alveoli fill with thick fluid, making gas exchange difficult
2
Q
Pulmonary Fibrosis
A
Fibrous connective tissue builds up in lungs, reducing their elasticity
3
Q
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
A
Tubercles encapsulate bacteria, and elasticity of lungs is reduced
4
Q
Bronchitis
A
Airways are inflamed due to infection (acute) or due to an irritant (chronic). Coughing brings up mucus and pus
5
Q
Asthma
A
Airways are inflame due to irritation and bronchioles constrict due to muscle spasms
6
Q
Emphysema
A
Alveoli burst and fuse into enlarged air spaces, surface area for gas exchange is reduced
