Anatomy
What is the other name for trachea?
Windpipe!
What object is your lungs like?
A balloon.
Which group should be considered for annual lung screening?
Adults with a 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years.
What color are healthy human lungs?
Pink!
What does the acronym COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
How many lobes does the right lung have?
3!
What happens to your diaphragm when you breathe in?
It moves downward towards the abdomen.
What is the primary imaging test recommended for lung cancer screening in high-risk individuals?
Low-dose CT (LDCT) scan.
If all the alveoli in the human lungs were spread out flat, about how much space would they cover (sports field: soccer, tennis, football, basketball etc.)?
A full tennis court!
What is the name of the condition you can develop from vaping?
Popcorn Lung.
What does the pulmonary artery do?
Carries DEOXYGENATED blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
Where does the oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange occur?
The alveoli.
Chest X-rays are considered effective for early lung cancer screening, true or false?
False! (They often miss small or early cancers)
Which muscle is primarily responsible for helping the lungs expand and contract during breathing?
The diaphragm.
Which respiratory disease causes the airway to become narrow, inflamed and constricted?
Asthma.
Which side of the lung is bigger? Why?
Right side. To accommodate for the heart's position.
Coughing, hiccups, sneezing, and breathing (can be voluntary).
How often should eligible individuals receive lung cancer screening with lung screening?
Annually!
How much air can the average adult lungs hold when fully expanded?
About 6 liters!
What is Emphysema? How is it caused?
A chronic lung disease characterized by destruction of alveolar walls due to the toxins and chemicals in tobacco cigarettes. Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.
What is the epiglottis? What does it do?
It is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during eating/drinking so food doesn't go down the wrong pipe.
How does smoking affect cilia?
It shaves them off of the nasal cavity and bronchi.
If a patient is found to have a suspicious nodule on a lung scan, what is usually the next step?
Additional imaging or biopsy.
Why do you hiccup?
It’s a sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, causing your vocal cords to snap shut.
What is the medical term for collapsed lung?
Pneumothorax.