Respiratory Problems

Question 1

What are 2 main symptoms of breathing problems?

Answer 1

• Dyspnea
• Stridor

Question 2

Define Dyspnea

Answer 2

-Subjectively perceived discomfort in breathing that can vary from mild to extreme which can include:
- Shortness of breath
- The need to work harder to breathe
- Chest tightness

Question 3

Define Stridor

Answer 3

Audible sound that occurs during inspiration and/or expiration

Question 4

What are 3 categories of respiratory problems?

Answer 4

• Obstructive
• Restrictive
• Central

Question 5

What are some examples of Obstructive respiratory problems?

Answer 5

• Asthma
• Emphysema

Question 6

Asthma

Answer 6

• Obstructive
• Swelling in bronchioles that decreases the diameter of the bronchial branches
• Increased resistance to airflow

Question 7

Emphysema

Answer 7

• Obstructive
• Breakdown of lung in which the alveoli (small sacs) are destroyed
• Decreased oxygen exchange between the air and blood stream
• Common cause is smoking

Question 8

What are some examples of Restrictive respiratory problems?

Answer 8

• Pleurisy (Diseases of the pleura)
• Pneumonia

Question 9

Pleurisy

Answer 9

• Restrictive
• Condition in which there is inflammation of the plural linings
• Causes extreme pain during breathing due to the loss of lubrication

Question 10

Pneumonia

Answer 10

• Restrictive
• Inflammation of the lungs caused by a bacterial or viral infection
• Causes the alveoli to fill with fluid
• Can be caused by aspiration of fluids or food into the lungs due to poor swallow function

Question 11

What is an example of a Central respiratory problem?

Answer 11

• Stroke

Question 12

Stroke

Answer 12

• Central respiratory problem
• Sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain
• Depending on locations, can cause decrease in muscular strength or coordination
• May affect the control of the muscles of respiration