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What is the symptoms of Emphysema?
Dyspnea, barreled chest,minimal coughing with small amounts of sputum, hypercapnia.
What are the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis?
bronchodilators, expectorants, oral pancreatic enzymes, fat-soluble vit, mucolytics, high-protein, high-calorie, moderate-fat diet.
What causes Asthma?
allergens, viruses, other infectious agents, occupational and environmental toxins, exercise, perfumes, genetics, obesity, & emotional stress
Pathophysiology of Emphysema?
destruction of alveolar and alveolar-capillary walls, as well as narrowed and tortuous small airways
Cystic Fibrosis
breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy
What is the symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis?
cough, hypoxia, hypercapnia, reddish-blue mucous membranes, hemoglobin & hematocrit levels increased
What are treatments for emphysema?
bronchodilators, steriods (prednisone), corticosteroids
What causes emphysema?
smoking and AAT deficiency.
Pathophysiology of Chronic Bronchitis?
excess secretion of thick, tenacious mucus that decreases ciliary function, interferes with airflow, and cause inflammatory damage to the bronchial mucosa
Emphysema
smoking cessation and respiratory rehabilitation
What are the symptoms of Asthma?
wheezing, cough thats worst at night, dyspnea, chest tightness, asthma attack caused from hypoxia
What are treatments of COPD?
bronchodilators & antiinflammatory, oxygen is used cautiously
What are causes of COPD?
air pollution, occupational exposure, smoking & second-hand smoking
Pathophysiology of Asthma?
reversible airway obstruction, airway edema from inflammation, and increased airway hypersensitivity to a variety of stimuli.
COPD?
drink 6-8 glasses of non caffeinated fluids per day to keep mucous thin and easier to cough up. rest before eating, avoid overeating. avoid lying down for an hour after eating.
What are the symptoms of Lung Cancer?
cough, wheezing, pain or discomfort in the chest, exertional dyspnea, blood-streak sputum, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss
What are treatments of Asthma?
bronchodilators, theophyllines, or anticholinergics such as Atrovent. Corticosteroids, mucolytics, & antibiotics. Oxygen for severe hypoxemia.
What are causes of bronchiectasis?
frequent respiratory infections or inflammation, frequent aspiration of food particles.
Pathophysiology of Lung Cancer?
chronic irritation of the epithelial tissue in the lung causes changes in the cell structure. This makes the tissue more vulnerable to the carcinogens and irritates inhaled
Asthma
proper teaching using inhaler (take deep breath before inhaling, wash mouth after use of inhaler). avoid bronchial irritation.
What are the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis?
abnormal thick mucus, airway obstruction, repeated infections.
What are treatments for Lung Cancer?
pneumonectomy, lobectomy, radiation, chemotherapy, wedge resection, segmental resection
What are causes of Cystic Fibrosis?
inherited
Pathophysiology of COPD?
term used to describe a condition that includes two disease, emphysema & chronic bronchitis.
Lung Cancer?
be understanding of treatments, anxiety, and fears