EMS 131 Chapter 19 -Respiratory
Emergencies - common respiratory diseases
Questions and Answers
Bronchiolitis An infection of the airway, causes swelling and filling with mucus.
Commonly brought on by RSVD
Cystic Fibrosis a genetic condition that affects a protein in the body
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD_ a group of diseases that cause airflow
blockage and breathing-related problems.
Asthma A chronic disease in which the bronchial airways in the lungs become narrowed
and swollen, making it difficult to breathe
Pneumonia an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, causes your
lung tissue to swell (inflammation) and can cause fluid or pus in your lungs
pulmonary edema a condition caused by too much fluid in the lungs.
Emergencies - common respiratory diseases
Questions and Answers
Bronchiolitis An infection of the airway, causes swelling and filling with mucus.
Commonly brought on by RSVD
Cystic Fibrosis a genetic condition that affects a protein in the body
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD_ a group of diseases that cause airflow
blockage and breathing-related problems.
Asthma A chronic disease in which the bronchial airways in the lungs become narrowed
and swollen, making it difficult to breathe
Pneumonia an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, causes your
lung tissue to swell (inflammation) and can cause fluid or pus in your lungs
pulmonary edema a condition caused by too much fluid in the lungs.
