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Pharm: KeeCh41: Def
Definitions from Pharm: Kee Ch 41
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Restrictive Lung Disease | a decrease in total lung capacity as a rsult of fluid accumulation or loss of elasticity of the lung |
| Bronchodilators | (sympathomimetics), leukotriene antagonists, glucocorticoids, cromolyn, anticholinergics, & mucolytics |
| COPD | Caused by airway obstruction w/ increased airway resistance of airflow to lung tissue. Includes chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, & asthma |
| Asthma | inflammatory disorder of the airway walls associated w/ a varying amount of airway obstruction |
| Chronic bronchitis | Progressive lung disease caused by smoking or chronic lung infections. Bronchial inflammation & excessive mucous secretion result in airway obstruction |
| Bronchiectasis | abnormal dilation of the bronchi & bronchioles secondary to frequent infection & inflammation |
| Emphysema | Terminal bronchioles plug w/ mucus => loss in fiber & elastin in alveoli => alveoli enlarge => air trapped in alveoli => inadequate gas exchange |
| Bronchial asthma | A COPD characterized by periods of bronchospasm => wheezing & difficulty breathing |
| Bronchospasm | Lung tissue is exposed to extrinsic/intrinsic factors that stimulate bronchoconstrictive response. |
| Glucocorticoids | Members of corticosteroid family, used to treat resp disorders, like asthma |
| Mucolytics | Liquify & loosen thich mucous secretions so they can be expectorated. |
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