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 infection.
Controller medications
Inhaled corticosteroids, taken daily to prevent asthma attacks.
Quick relief or rescue medicines
Taken at the first sign of an asthma attack to dilate the airway.
Upper Respiratory infection
Acute nasopharyngitis, also known as the common cold.
Allergic rhinitis
An allergic reaction to airborne allergens that cause increased flow of mucus.
Croup
Acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx,
hoarseness and barking cough.
Diphtheria
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 infection.
Controller medications
Inhaled corticosteroids, taken daily to prevent asthma attacks.
Quick relief or rescue medicines
Taken at the first sign of an asthma attack to dilate the airway.
Upper Respiratory infection
Acute nasopharyngitis, also known as the common cold.
Allergic rhinitis
An allergic reaction to airborne allergens that cause increased flow of mucus.
Croup
Acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx,
hoarseness and barking cough.
Diphtheria
