Types Of Pulmonary Diseases Flashcards
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Restrictive pulmonary diseases
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Lungs don expand properly, inhalation problems, lack of oxygen
Examples - fibrosis, amyloidosis, chest wall problems
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Obstructive problems
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Lungs don’t collapse properly, exhalation problems, accumulation of co2
Examples - edema, pneumonia
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Perfusion issues
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Clot gets lodged, so no oxygen gets distributed
Examples - pulmonary embolism.
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