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What is the primary characteristic of resorption (obstructive) atelectasis?
What is the primary characteristic of resorption (obstructive) atelectasis?
Which of the following conditions does NOT contribute to pulmonary edema due to hemodynamic factors?
Which of the following conditions does NOT contribute to pulmonary edema due to hemodynamic factors?
What defines compression atelectasis?
What defines compression atelectasis?
In the context of congenital anomalies, which of the following does NOT form part of developmental anomalies of the respiratory system?
In the context of congenital anomalies, which of the following does NOT form part of developmental anomalies of the respiratory system?
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Which of these conditions is associated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
Which of these conditions is associated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
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What is the most critical factor in the development of acute pulmonary edema?
What is the most critical factor in the development of acute pulmonary edema?
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Which type of atelectasis is characterized by scarring that prevents full lung expansion?
Which type of atelectasis is characterized by scarring that prevents full lung expansion?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of pulmonary edema due to microvascular injury?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of pulmonary edema due to microvascular injury?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by mucous gland hyperplasia and chronic cough with sputum production lasting for at least 3 months over two consecutive years?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by mucous gland hyperplasia and chronic cough with sputum production lasting for at least 3 months over two consecutive years?
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Which type of asthma is triggered mainly by allergic reactions and is most commonly observed in childhood?
Which type of asthma is triggered mainly by allergic reactions and is most commonly observed in childhood?
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Which of the following is a characteristic pathological change observed in emphysema?
Which of the following is a characteristic pathological change observed in emphysema?
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What is the primary cause of bronchiectasis?
What is the primary cause of bronchiectasis?
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Which condition is NOT typically a cause of obstructive pulmonary diseases?
Which condition is NOT typically a cause of obstructive pulmonary diseases?
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What is a significant complication that may follow pneumonia?
What is a significant complication that may follow pneumonia?
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Which of the following conditions could potentially lead to respiratory acidosis and coma in patients with emphysema?
Which of the following conditions could potentially lead to respiratory acidosis and coma in patients with emphysema?
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Which variant of pneumonia is characterized by a lobular distribution?
Which variant of pneumonia is characterized by a lobular distribution?
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What is the term for the permanent dilation of bronchi due to destruction of muscle and elastic tissue?
What is the term for the permanent dilation of bronchi due to destruction of muscle and elastic tissue?
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Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with multiple transfusions?
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with multiple transfusions?
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Which factor significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer?
Which factor significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer?
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What is one of the primary features of asthma during an attack?
What is one of the primary features of asthma during an attack?
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Which of the following conditions indicates a lack of sufficient cough reflex, increasing the risk for pneumonia?
Which of the following conditions indicates a lack of sufficient cough reflex, increasing the risk for pneumonia?
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What is a potential result of significant atelectasis in the lungs?
What is a potential result of significant atelectasis in the lungs?
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Which condition involves complete obstruction of an airway leading to absorption of trapped air in the alveoli?
Which condition involves complete obstruction of an airway leading to absorption of trapped air in the alveoli?
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What is a common cause of pulmonary edema related to hemodynamic changes?
What is a common cause of pulmonary edema related to hemodynamic changes?
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Which of the following is most associated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
Which of the following is most associated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
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What type of pulmonary edema is primarily due to a decrease in oncotic pressure?
What type of pulmonary edema is primarily due to a decrease in oncotic pressure?
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Which of the following is a rare cause of pulmonary edema?
Which of the following is a rare cause of pulmonary edema?
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Which is NOT a type of acquired atelectasis?
Which is NOT a type of acquired atelectasis?
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What is a significant impact of congenital pulmonary airway malformation?
What is a significant impact of congenital pulmonary airway malformation?
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What pathological change is primarily associated with chronic bronchitis?
What pathological change is primarily associated with chronic bronchitis?
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Which factor is a significant cause of bronchiectasis?
Which factor is a significant cause of bronchiectasis?
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Which variant of pneumonia is characterized by a rapid progression through stages such as 'red hepatization'?
Which variant of pneumonia is characterized by a rapid progression through stages such as 'red hepatization'?
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What is a common consequence of acute emphysema development?
What is a common consequence of acute emphysema development?
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Which type of asthma is specifically triggered by exposure to certain workplace materials?
Which type of asthma is specifically triggered by exposure to certain workplace materials?
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What is the main pathological feature of emphysema?
What is the main pathological feature of emphysema?
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What condition can lead to increased risk of lung cancer besides smoking?
What condition can lead to increased risk of lung cancer besides smoking?
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What underlying condition is often associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What underlying condition is often associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation?
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Which of the following is a common consequence of prolonged chronic bronchitis?
Which of the following is a common consequence of prolonged chronic bronchitis?
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What type of injury can lead to pulmonary contusions?
What type of injury can lead to pulmonary contusions?
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What is a significant risk factor for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
What is a significant risk factor for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
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Which condition is often treatable using lung volume reduction surgery?
Which condition is often treatable using lung volume reduction surgery?
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Which of the following conditions can result from severe infections leading to obstruction of airways?
Which of the following conditions can result from severe infections leading to obstruction of airways?
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In patients with emphysema, what is a common cause of death?
In patients with emphysema, what is a common cause of death?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System Diseases
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Developmental Anomalies:
- Include lung agenesis/hypoplasia (complete/partial absence or underdevelopment of lungs, lobes), tracheal/bronchial anomalies (blockages, openings between trachea and esophagus), vascular abnormalities, congenital lobar overinflation (excess air in a lung lobe), foregut cysts, congenital pulmonary airway malformations, and pulmonary sequestrations.
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Atelectasis:
- Lung tissue collapse resulting in an airless area.
- Can be inherited or acquired.
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Acquired Atelectasis:
- Resorption (obstructive): Airway blockage leads to oxygen absorption, without affecting blood flow.
- Compression: Fluid (pleural effusion), tumors, blood (hemothorax), or air (pneumothorax) in the pleural cavity compresses the lung.
- Contraction: Fibrosis (scarring) of the lung or pleura prevents full lung expansion.
- Significant atelectasis reduces oxygen and increases infection risk. It is usually reversible (except contraction).
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Pulmonary Edema:
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Causes:
- Hemodynamic: Increased pulmonary venous pressure (e.g., heart failure, volume overload, pulmonary vein obstruction) or decreased oncotic pressure (e.g., low protein levels, liver/kidney/intestinal diseases).
- Microvascular injury: Infections (pneumonia, sepsis), inhaled substances (oxygen, smoke, gastric contents), drugs/chemicals (bleomycin, amphotericin B, heroin), shock, trauma, radiation, transfusion reactions.
- Unknown etiology: High altitude, neurogenic causes.
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Causes:
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) & Diffuse Alveolar Damage (DAD):
- A severe respiratory insufficiency caused by diffuse alveolar damage.
- Marked by rapid onset, life-threatening respiratory problems, cyanosis, severe arterial oxygen deficiency unresponsive to treatment, and potential for other organ damage.
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Causes:
- Infections: Sepsis, pneumonia (viral, mycoplasma, pneumocystis, miliary tuberculosis), gastric aspiration.
- Physical/Injury: Trauma, near-drowning, pulmonary contusions, fat emboli, burns, radiation.
- Inhaled Irritants: Oxygen toxicity, smoke, gases/chemicals.
- Chemical Injury: Heroin/methadone overdose, aspirin, barbiturates, paraquat.
- Hematologic Conditions: Multiple transfusions, disseminated intravascular coagulation.
- Other: Pancreatitis, uremia, cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Hypersensitivity Reactions: Organic solvents, drugs.
Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
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Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma, Bronchiectasis:
- Often grouped as COPD.
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Chronic Bronchitis: Persistent cough with sputum production for at least 3 months in 2 consecutive years (without other causes).
- Common in smokers and polluted areas.
- Pathology: Mucus hypersecretion due to submucous gland and goblet cell hyperplasia.
- Potential consequences: COPD, cor pulmonale (heart failure), atypical respiratory epithelium changes (precancerous).
- Histology: Goblet cell metaplasia (abnormal cell growth), mucus plugs, alveolar macrophage clustering, inflammation, bronchiolar wall fibrosis.
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Asthma: Chronic airway inflammation causing recurrent wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough (especially at night).
- Characterized by reversible bronchoconstriction and airflow limitation.
- Causes: Immune reactions (atopic asthma), non-immune causes (viral infections).
- Types: Atopic (allergy-related), non-atopic (non-allergic), drug-induced (e.g., aspirin), occupational.
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Bronchiectasis: Permanent dilation of bronchi/bronchioles due to muscle and elastic tissue destruction, commonly associated with chronic infections.
- Causes: Congenital or hereditary (e.g., cystic fibrosis, immotile cilia syndrome), post-infectious complications (tuberculosis, aspergillosis), bronchial obstruction (tumor, foreign bodies), autoimmune diseases.
Pulmonary Infections
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Common (pharyngitis, common cold).
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (Pneumonias): Compromised by:
- Suppressed cough reflex.
- Damaged mucociliary apparatus.
- Impaired alveolar macrophage function.
- Pulmonary congestion/edema.
- Secretion accumulation.
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Bacterial Pneumonia:
- Types: Bronchopneumonia (lobular), lobar pneumonia (congestion, red hepatization, grey hepatization, resolution).
- Complications: Pleuritis, abscesses, infection spread, bacteremia.
Respiratory System Tumors
- Lung Cancer: Most frequent cancer worldwide and leading cause of cancer death.
- Risk Factors: Smoking (significantly increases risk via dose, inhalation, and duration), industrial hazards (ionizing radiation, asbestos), atmospheric pollutants.
- Types: Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, small cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma.
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Explore the various diseases affecting the respiratory system, including developmental anomalies and atelectasis. Delve into the causes, types, and implications of these conditions, emphasizing their impact on lung function and oxygen saturation. This quiz serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding complexities of respiratory pathologies.
