Week 8: Obstructive Lung Disorders

Question 1

Common symptoms of Asthma

Answer 1

SOB
Chest tightness
Wheezing
Coughing

Question 2

What are two ways that the airways narrow in response to asthma triggers?

Answer 2

1. airway becomes swollen and plugged with mucus (inflammation), making airway opening smaller
2. Muscles surrounding airway tighten and go into bronchospasm

Question 3

What is status asthamaticus?

Answer 3

Severe life-threatening event that is refractory to usual treatment and puts patients at risk for respiratory failure