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Essentials of Pathophysiology |
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Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What is Bronchiectasis?
Answer:
Is a dilation of the bronchi
Question:
Causes of Bronchiectasis
Answer:
Recurrent and chronic inflammation of the airways; approximately half of the
cases diagnosed are related to cystic fibrosis
,Question:
Clinical manifestations of Bronchiectasis
Answer:
Production of purulent, foul-smelling, yellow or green sputum
Question:
What is Emphysema?
Answer:
Is an obstructive respiratory disorder that results in large, permanently
inflated alveoli.
Question:
Clinical manifestations of Emphysema
Answer:
Dyspnea upon exertion
Diminished breath sounds
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Tachypnea
Hypoxia
Hypercapnia
Increased anterior-posterior thoracic diameter (from 1:2 to 1:1), giving the
chest a "barrel" appearance
, Question:
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Answer:
An inherited, progressive disorder of the Mucous and sweat glands that
primarily affects the lungs, pancreas, and sex organs.
Question:
Clinical manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis
Answer:
Excessive mucus production
Steatorrhea (fatty, foul-smelling stools)
Salty taste to the skin
Frequent respiratory infections
Hypoxia
Audible rhonchi and wheezing
Shortness of breath
Digital clubbing
Fever
Night sweats