COPD
Most common cause of COPD.
What is smoking?
Common asthma trigger.
What is an allergen or environmental irritant?
Most common OSA symptom.
What is loud snoring?
Hoarse voice may indicate what cancer?
What is laryngeal cancer?
Structure damaged in emphysema.
What are the alveoli?
Two common symptoms of COPD.
What are chronic cough and dyspnea?
Quick-relief medication class.
What are short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs)?
Non-surgical OSA treatment.
What is CPAP?
Most significant laryngeal cancer risk.
What is tobacco use?
Chronic bronchitis productive cough duration.
What is at least 3 months in 2 consecutive years?
Medications class that opens airways.
What are bronchodilators?
Three airway changes in asthma.
What are inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production?
Effect of obesity on airway.
What is narrowing or collapsing the airway during sleep?
Treatment involving larynx removal.
What is a laryngectomy?
Chronic bronchitis nickname.
What is 'blue bloater'?
ABG finding in advanced COPD.
What is respiratory acidosis?
Silent chest indicates what?
What is impending respiratory failure?
OSA increases risk for what CV conditions?
What are hypertension and heart failure?
Speaking method post-laryngectomy.
What is an electrolarynx or esophageal speech?
Breathing pattern in emphysema.
What is barrel chest?
Purpose of pursed-lip breathing.
What is prolonging exhalation and preventing airway collapse?
Tool for home asthma monitoring.
What is a peak flow meter?
Polysomnography is also called what?
What is a sleep study?
Initial nutrition method post-surgery.
What is a feeding tube (PEG or NG tube)?
O2 therapy SpO2 threshold.
What is SpO2 below 88%?