The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between external, internal, and cellular respiration?
A
External Between lungs and air
Internal between blood and tissue
Cellular within the cells
2
Q
What important things should be considered in the patient history?
A
Smoking history
Cough
Sputum (colour) if brown and thick then this indicates bacterial infection.
Whether issue is an acute problem or chronic disorder
Infections such as URTI and LRTI
Sinusitis
Pneumonia (primary, secondary, and atypical)
Asthma
COPD
TB
Bronchiectasis
Cystic fibrosis
Haemoptysis
Lung cancer
3
Q
How long does quitting smoking take to affect oral cancer?
A
Smoking increases the risk of oral cancer even if patient quits for up to 25 years
4
Q
How does a cough take place?
A
Deep inspiration and closure of
