respirotory malfunctions Flashcards
what is asthma
common living condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties
symptoms of asthma
wheezing
breathlessness
tight chest
coughing
causes of asthma
allergies family history bronchiolitis smoking as a child pregnancy smoking
How to diagnose asthma
FeNo test
peak flow test
spiromentry
Treatment of asthma
Inhalers/ prevntion inhalers/combined
tabelts
- injection
-steroid
what is Cystic Fibrosis
inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system
causes of CF
faulty gene that affects the movement of salt and water in and out of cells
symptoms of CF
recurring chest infections bronchirctasis difficult weight gaining/growing constipation/diarrhea large/smelly poo
how to diagnose CF
heel prick test
sweat test
genetic test
Treatment of CF
antibiotics medcines to thin mucus/ level exercise - swimming airwyas clearance techniques- ACBT high kcal diet lung transplant
what is emphysema
damage to air sacs in the lungs
symptoms of emphysema
increasing breathlessness
smokers cough
chest infections
persistent whezzing
causes of emphysema
smoking
air pollution
gentics
fumes and dust at work
Diagnosing emphysema
spirometry
chest x ray
blood tests
how to treat emphysema
stop smoking
inhalers/ tablets
lung transplant
pulmonary rehabilitation
