A pleural _______ is the presence of excessive fluid in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.
__________ or respiratory syncytical virus infection, common in young kids 2-12 months that is spread directly by oral droplet. Necrosis and inflammation occurs in the small bronchi and bronchioles, edema, bronchospasm, and increased secretions causing obstruction of the small airways.
This may develop as a primary or secondary infection. Involves consolidation in lung tissue.
Abnormal irreversible dilation primarily of the medium sized bronchi, secondary to chronic disease or infection.
_________ _________ is usually caused by smoking, issue is obstruction of the bronchi caused by increased mucus, inflammation, & infection. Cyanosis is usually present.
Also known as croup, a common viral infection common in kids ages 1-2. The larynx and subglottic area become inflamed leading to a barking cough (croupy cough). Cool moisturized air from a humidifier or show often relieves the obstruction.
This condition involves the alveoli, results in hyperinflation of the alveoli producing a barrel chest in patients. The trapped expiratory air produces increased CO2 levels in patients.
___________ is the nonareation or collapse of a lung or part of a lung related to decreased gas exchange and hypoxia.
Pulmonary ______ refers to the fluid collecting in the alveoli and interstitial areas.
The common cold (infectious rhinitis) is caused by a ______ infection of the upper respiratory tract.
An acute infection from H. Influenzae Type B which causes sweeling of the larynx, supraglottic area, and epiglottis which appears as a round red ball obstructing the airway. Never ever ever EVER stick anything in the back of the throat to examine it because it can cause a reflex spasm and total obstruction of the airway.
A pulmonary _______ is a blood clot or mass of other material that obstructs the pulmonary artery, blocking the perfusion of the lung tissue.
Refers to air in the pleural cavity, can be caused by idiopathic ruptured blebs, or a puncture wound to the chest. Warrants immediate treatment to prevent tension pneumothorax, a deadly condition.