Unit 4: LO2 Respiratory Malfunctions

Question 1

Name three respiratory malfunctions

Answer 1

Asthma
Emphysema
Cystic Fibrosis

Question 2

What are the symptoms and causes of asthma?

Answer 2

S - difficulty breathing, tight chest

C - bronchi walls are inflamed, genes and pollution play a role in getting asthma

Question 3

What are the symptoms and causes of emphysema?

Answer 3

S - breathlessness, frequent chest infections

C - damaged and torn alveoli reduced surface area gaseous exchange can happen, smoking and asbestos exposure causes this

Question 4

What are the symptoms and causes of cystic fibrosis?

Answer 4

S - chest infections, breathlessness, difficulty gaining weight
C - overproduction of mucus in the body, caused only by genes

Question 5

Monitoring, treatment and care needs for asthma

Answer 5

M - peak flow meter, spirometry
T - inhalers, ventilators, oxygen mask
CN - regular GP check ups, inhalers

Question 6

Monitoring, treatment and care needs for emphysema

Answer 6

M - peak flow meter, spirometry
T - oxygen mask, lung transplant
CN - weight management, mobility support, supplemental oxygen

Question 7

Monitoring, treatment and care needs for cystic fibrosis

Answer 7

M - regular check ups for progress and medication, spirometry
T - inhalers, drugs to thin mucus, jacket that moved mucus in the lungs
CN - high fat diet, antibiotics, physiotherapy