Exam 4 - lungs part 5

Are acute respiratory infections typically in the upper or lower respiratory tract?

upper (URTI - upper respiratory tract infection)

upper respiratory tract infection predisposes you for an infection from what microbe

bacteria

what virus causes infections mononucleosis

epstein-barr

how is mono transmitted

saliva

what are the more severe forms of laryngitis caused by

TB or diphtheria

what is a common characteristic of diphtheria

pseudomembranes

the causative agent of diphtheria creates exotoxins which can lead to issues with what organ

heart

a self-limited viral URTI caused by parainfluenza virus

Laryngotracheobronchitis

does the high pitch stridor (wheezing) seen in Laryngotracheobronchitis occur on inhalation or exhalation

inhalation

what is the name of the small, round nodules on the vocal cords

vocal cord polyp

what is the name of the "raspberry-like" growth on the vocal cords

laryngeal papilloma

carcinomas of the larynx are usually of what cells

squamous

who commonly gets carcinomas of the larynx

tobacco smokers, alcohol users

60-70% of laryngeal carcinomas are what type

glottic

why are glottic laryngeal carcinomas easy to detect early on

affects vocal cords causing hoarseness or voice changes

20-40% of laryngeal carcinomas are what type

supraglottic

what is the very rare type of laryngeal carcinoma

subglottic