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define bronchiectasis
chronic condition where walls of bronchi are thickend from inflammation and infection
n what form of it do both constrictions and dilations deform the bronchi?
persistent dilation of bronchi, enlargement of parts of airway. can be caused by infection
also individuals with cystic fibrosis
Pneumothorax
air or gas in pleural space
latrogenic pneumothorax
caused by medical treatments, especially transthoracic needle aspiration
primary pneumothorax
occurs unexpectedly in health people
secondary pneumothorax
Caused by disease, trauma, injury, or condition
tension pneuomothorax
pleural rupture that acts as one way valve, permitting air to enter on inspiration by
preventing its escape during expiration
pleural effusion
presence of fluid in pleural space
dyspnea and pleural pain
exudative effusion
, less watery and contains high concentrations of white blood cells and plasma proteins
hemothorax
blood exudate
chylothorax
chyle exudate lymph
pneumoconiosis
group of lung diseases caused by lungs reaction inhaling certain dusts. coughing,
inflammation, and fibrosis
what is pulmonary embolism
blocked of pulmonary artery
unexplained anxiety is symtom
restrictive pulmonary disease
reduction in lung volume, difficulty getting air inside of lungs due to wall stiffness
obstructive pulmonary disease
reduction in air flow due to partial or complete obstruction
requires more force to expire volume
difficulty exhaling air
hypoxemia
low oxygen in arterial blood
relationship between terms of IGE and asthma
asthma chronic inflammatory disorder of bronchial mucosa, non productive cough. igE
contributes to pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma
define and explain chronic bronchitis