Week 9

Question 1

Describe and give an example of obstructive respiratory disease.

Answer 1

Impaired airflow into and out of the airways, decrease FVC1. Eg. Emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis.

Question 2

Describe and give an example of restrictive respiratory disease.

Answer 2

Reduced expansion of the lung parenchyma with decreased lung capacity. Eg. pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary oedema, obesity.

Question 3

Describe asthma.

Answer 3

Intermittent/ reversible airflow obstruction.
Bronchial hyper responsiveness triggered by infections, smoke, allergies,medication, exercise.
Shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.
Reversible with treatment.

Question 4

Describe chronic bronchitis.

Answer 4

Excess sputum production most days of the week for more than 3 months.\
Caused by excessive exposure to repeated irritants.
Increased sputum production = narrowing of airways.
Decreased SpO2

Question 5

Describe emphysema.

Answer 5

Destruction of elastic tissues of the lung, alveolar walls and pulmonary capillaries.
Irreversible and progressive.
Decrease elastic recoil, increase airway resistance, V/Q mismatch, decreased SpO2, increased CO2

Question 6

What are some considerations for pulmonary rehab?

Answer 6

Suitability for exercise, co morbidities, exercise capacity, medications, sputum clearance.

Question 7

What type of training would be prescribed for someone with respiratory conditions?

Answer 7

Individualised.
3-5 session for 30 min, intermittent, large muscle groups, resistance training 8-12 reps 1 set, mobility training for the upper body and respiratory muscle training.