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What is a common cause of respiratory infection?
What is a common cause of respiratory infection?
What is an example of a non-infectious cause of lung damage?
What is an example of a non-infectious cause of lung damage?
What type of pathogen can cause infection to the lung?
What type of pathogen can cause infection to the lung?
What is a possible complication of gastric contents aspiration?
What is a possible complication of gastric contents aspiration?
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What is a type of respiratory condition that can be caused by inhalation of toxic gases?
What is a type of respiratory condition that can be caused by inhalation of toxic gases?
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What is the definition of pneumonia?
What is the definition of pneumonia?
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Which type of medication is used to manage asthma?
Which type of medication is used to manage asthma?
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What is the classification of pneumonia in terms of the respiratory tract?
What is the classification of pneumonia in terms of the respiratory tract?
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Which of the following is not a type of pneumonia?
Which of the following is not a type of pneumonia?
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What is the primary site of inflammation in pneumonia?
What is the primary site of inflammation in pneumonia?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the pleural?
What is the term for the inflammation of the pleural?
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Which of the following is a type of systemic infection?
Which of the following is a type of systemic infection?
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What is the term for pus in the lung?
What is the term for pus in the lung?
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Which of the following is a complication of respiratory infections?
Which of the following is a complication of respiratory infections?
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What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space?
What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space?
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Study Notes
Causes of Lung Disease
- Infections: virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa
- Non-infectious: aspiration of gastric contents, inhalation of toxic/irritant gases
Treatment of Lung Infections
- Short-acting inhaled β2-adrenergic agonists
- Anticholinergics
- Corticosteroids
Pneumonia
- Definition: acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma
- A lower respiratory tract infection
Types of Pneumonia
- Pleuritis: inflammation of the pleura
- Lung abscess
- Pleural effusion
- Empyema: pus in the lung
- Septicemia: systemic infection
- Respiratory failure
Diagnosis of Pneumonia
- History ...
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Description
This quiz covers the causes and pathophysiology of lung infections, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections, as well as non-infectious factors like aspiration and toxic gas inhalation.
