Pathology of Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions Questions and answers

Pathology of Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions Questions and answers Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, a lung disease in which it is hard to breathe, damage to the bronchi partially obstruct them, making it difficult to get air in and out. Seen in smokers and former smokers. Bronchitis Airways become inflamed and thickened, and there is an increase in size and number of mucus producing cells. This results in the excessive production of mucus which in turn causes coughing and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs. Emphysema Progressive loss of lung function that is characterized by a decrease in total number of alveoli, enlargement of the remaining alveoli, and progressive destruction of the walls of the remaining alveoli. Asthma Chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing and wheezing. Frequency and severity of asthmatic attacks is influenced by a variety of factors including allergens, environmental agents, exercise or in