PN2003: RESPIRATORY ALTERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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Age-related changes
As people age, their respiratory system undergoes changes such as reduced lung
elasticity and chest wall flexibility, weakening of respiratory muscles, and structural
alterations in the lungs.
These changes lead to decreased respiratory function and increased susceptibility to
respiratory diseases like COPD and pneumonia. Maintaining respiratory health through
lifestyle changes and medical care becomes crucial with aging.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is
sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people with COPD, the lungs
can get damaged or clogged with phlegm.
What are the signs and symptoms of COPD?
- Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or
greenish
- Frequent respiratory infections
, - Lack of energy
- Unintended weight loss (in later stages)
- Swelling in ankles, feet or legs
What are some risk factors for COPD?
1. Cigarette smoking
2. Occupational chemicals
3. Dust
4. Infections
5. Heredity
What are some diagnostic tests that can be done?
1. Lung (pulmonary) function tests
2. Chest X-ray
3. CT scan
4. Arterial blood gas analysis
5. Laboratory tests
What are some treatments for COPD?
• Stop smoking
• Exercise & Diet
• Pharmacologic therapy (bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, combination inhalers,
antibiotics)
• Respiratory therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Lung transplant
VERIFIED LATEST ANSWERS 100% RATED A++
Age-related changes
As people age, their respiratory system undergoes changes such as reduced lung
elasticity and chest wall flexibility, weakening of respiratory muscles, and structural
alterations in the lungs.
These changes lead to decreased respiratory function and increased susceptibility to
respiratory diseases like COPD and pneumonia. Maintaining respiratory health through
lifestyle changes and medical care becomes crucial with aging.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is
sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people with COPD, the lungs
can get damaged or clogged with phlegm.
What are the signs and symptoms of COPD?
- Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or
greenish
- Frequent respiratory infections
, - Lack of energy
- Unintended weight loss (in later stages)
- Swelling in ankles, feet or legs
What are some risk factors for COPD?
1. Cigarette smoking
2. Occupational chemicals
3. Dust
4. Infections
5. Heredity
What are some diagnostic tests that can be done?
1. Lung (pulmonary) function tests
2. Chest X-ray
3. CT scan
4. Arterial blood gas analysis
5. Laboratory tests
What are some treatments for COPD?
• Stop smoking
• Exercise & Diet
• Pharmacologic therapy (bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, combination inhalers,
antibiotics)
• Respiratory therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Lung transplant
