Asthma
This chronic condition is characterized by airway inflammation and recurring respiratory symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Asthma
What happens to the airways in the lungs when someone has bronchiectasis
is emphysema a restrictive or obstructive disorder?
obstructive
What is chronic bronchitis?
A. a type of cancer that begins in the lungs
B. a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths
C. A long-term inflammatory condition affecting the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs
D. An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
C. A long-term inflammatory condition affecting the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs
how does a child acquire CF
must inherit mutated CFTR gene from both parents
if a child inherits only one mutated CFTR gene then they are a carrier
common triggers for an asthma attack
triggers for an asthma attack, include physical activity, exposure to allergens, changes in weather, and viral respiratory infections.
name one common cause of bronchiectasis
infection in the lungs; such as pneumonia, CF, TB, whooping cough
which form of emphysema more severe panacinar emphysema or centricinar emphysema ?
panacinar emphysema
true/false- Occupational exposure are one cause of Chronic Bronchitis
true
what are four common signs of CF
recurring chest infections
difficulty putting on weight
frequent wet-sounding cough
diarrhea
Approximately how many people in the U.S. are affected by asthma each year, including both adults and children?
25 million
how do doctors diagnose bronchiectasis
they use a special CT scan to look at lungs and check for damage
what is a spirometry test? and what does it measure?
a spriometry test is done by blowing in a large tube connected to a small machine and it measures how much air can be held in your lungs and how fast you can blow it off
Name 4 ways that chronic bronchitis is diagnosed
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1. medical treatment
2. physical exam
3. lung function test (PFT)
4. imaging (cxr CT)
what are respiratory therapy for CF
airway clearance techniques (ACTs) - chest physiotherapy (CPT), inhaled medications (bronchodilators, hypertonic saline, and mucolytics - pulmozyme)
These medications provide quick relief of asthma symptoms and are used during an exacerbation or to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, such as Proventil HFA.
these are reliever (rescue) medications
what are some common symptoms of bronchiectasis
coughing, thick mucus, SOB
shortness of breath and altered mental status two of the three things mentioned when to go see the doctor, what was the third?
peripheral cyanosis
True/false- chronic bronchitis in a reversible disease
False
what is the prognosis for CF patients
life expectancy has improved significantly - median age is 61 y/o with approximately 50% living past 40 y/o, some people into their 80-90 y/o
These medications are used to maintain control over asthma by reducing airway inflammation and preventing exacerbations. Examples include Pulmicort Flexhale and Symbicort.
controller medications
how do respiratory care practitioners help people with bronchiectasis?
true or false combination inhalers can be used as a form of treatment?
true
what symptoms might someone with chronic bronchitis experience
1. Persistent Cough
2. Increase in mucus production
3. Shortness of breath
4. Wheezing
most males are infertile