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Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange and diffusion?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange and diffusion?
What is the function of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) in the respiratory system?
What is the function of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) in the respiratory system?
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways and airflow obstruction?
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways and airflow obstruction?
Which disease is associated with granulomatous lesions in multiple organs, including the lungs and eyes?
Which disease is associated with granulomatous lesions in multiple organs, including the lungs and eyes?
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What is the significance of common respiratory symptoms such as cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, and shortness of breath?
What is the significance of common respiratory symptoms such as cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, and shortness of breath?
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How many alveoli are present in each lung approximately?
How many alveoli are present in each lung approximately?
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What is the main function of the upper airway in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the upper airway in the respiratory system?
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Which diagnostic testing method is commonly used for evaluating respiratory disorders?
Which diagnostic testing method is commonly used for evaluating respiratory disorders?
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What is the main function of the lower airway in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the lower airway in the respiratory system?
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What do intact, non-thickened alveolar walls contribute to in the respiratory system?
What do intact, non-thickened alveolar walls contribute to in the respiratory system?
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Which of the following is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19?
Which of the following is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19?
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What is the primary mode of spread for tuberculosis?
What is the primary mode of spread for tuberculosis?
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Which organ is targeted by COVID-19 due to the presence of ACE2 receptors?
Which organ is targeted by COVID-19 due to the presence of ACE2 receptors?
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What is a potential severe manifestation of COVID-19 mentioned in the text?
What is a potential severe manifestation of COVID-19 mentioned in the text?
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Which condition is known to increase the risk of severe COVID-19?
Which condition is known to increase the risk of severe COVID-19?
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What are the major ocular manifestations reported for COVID-19?
What are the major ocular manifestations reported for COVID-19?
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What is a common symptom associated with tuberculosis?
What is a common symptom associated with tuberculosis?
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What is a potential outcome of severe COVID-19?
What is a potential outcome of severe COVID-19?
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What is the primary method for diagnosing tuberculosis?
What is the primary method for diagnosing tuberculosis?
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Which condition interrupts the RAAS pathway and is associated with COVID-19?
Which condition interrupts the RAAS pathway and is associated with COVID-19?
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Which of the following is a general manifestation of respiratory diseases?
Which of the following is a general manifestation of respiratory diseases?
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What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory diseases?
What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory diseases?
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Which condition can cause ventilation impairment?
Which condition can cause ventilation impairment?
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What are examples of upper respiratory tract infections?
What are examples of upper respiratory tract infections?
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What are the symptoms of chronic sinusitis?
What are the symptoms of chronic sinusitis?
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What can restrict lung expansion in restrictive lung diseases?
What can restrict lung expansion in restrictive lung diseases?
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What is a cause of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?
What is a cause of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?
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Which of the following can lead to restrictive lung disease?
Which of the following can lead to restrictive lung disease?
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What is sarcoidosis commonly affecting?
What is sarcoidosis commonly affecting?
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Who has a higher prevalence of sarcoidosis?
Who has a higher prevalence of sarcoidosis?
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Study Notes
Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
- The leading causes of death in the US in 2022 include heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, accidents/unintentional injuries, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, chronic liver disease, and cirrhosis, and kidney disease.
- Respiratory diseases can be categorized as affecting ventilation (e.g., asthma), diffusion (e.g., emphysema, COPD), or perfusion (e.g., pulmonary embolism).
- General manifestations of respiratory diseases include inflammatory processes, vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and exudate formation.
- Signs and symptoms of respiratory diseases include cough, excess mucus production, hemoptysis, dyspnea, use of accessory muscles, chest pain, and barrel chest.
- Ventilation impairment can be caused by foreign bodies, trauma, hemothorax, pneumothorax, mucous accumulation, smooth muscle spasm, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and airway edema.
- Upper respiratory tract infections such as common cold, sinusitis, laryngitis, and bronchitis are highly contagious and can spread through respiratory droplets.
- Sinusitis can be acute (4 weeks or less) or chronic (> 12 weeks) and may be recurrent, with symptoms including pain, headache, tenderness, and pressure over the affected area.
- Complications of sinusitis include inflammatory edema, preseptal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis, orbital abscess, subperiosteal abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis, and intracranial complications.
- Restrictive lung diseases, characterized by limited lung expansion, reduced lung volume, and increased respiratory effort, can be caused by pulmonary fibrosis, neuromuscular diseases, obesity, kyphosis, and infection.
- Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, a type of restrictive lung disease, results in secondary hypertension and right heart failure, with causes including idiopathic, autoimmune diseases, drugs/toxins, infections, and occupational/environmental inhalants.
- Pneumoconiosis, occupational lung diseases caused by exposure to dust such as asbestos, silica, and coal, can lead to restrictive lung disease, with treatment options including palliative measures, supplemental oxygen, smoking cessation, and bronchodilators.
- Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that commonly affects the lungs, lymph nodes, skin, and eyes, with a higher prevalence in Blacks, women, and individuals in the 3rd-4th decade of life.
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This lecture covers the epidemiology of common respiratory disorders, the differentiation between physiologic and pathologic changes associated with these disorders, and the recognition of major ocular effects of sinusitis, sarcoidosis, and tuberculosis.
