Respiratory Therapy Pathologies #Tmc#Cse#Nbrc Questions With Correct Answers
Emphysema - ANSWER- Weakening & permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Accompied by desaturation of their walls & w/o obvious fibrosis. Type B COPD BLUE BLOCKER Is what pathology? - ANSWER- Chronic bronchitis Chronic bronchitis - ANSWER- Characterized by daily productive cough for at least 3 consecutive months each year for 2 years in a row. Bronchiectasis - ANSWER- Chronic dilation and Distortion of one or more bronchi as a result of excessive inflammation and desaturation of bronchial walls blood vessels elastic tissue and smooth muscles can create an obstructive or restrictive pattern. Apnea - ANSWER- Sensation of breathing for a period of 10 seconds or longer sleep apnea is diagnosed in patients who have more than 5 episodes of apnea per hour during sleep over a six-hour period. Central sleep
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