Pathology

This pathology is most common in children. It happens when foreign objects are swallowed or breathed in and get stuck in the air passages of the bronchial tree.

Aspiration

What projection is most commonly performed for aspiration or foreign bodies in the airways?

Lateral upper airway

A condition in which collapse of all or portion of the lung occurs as a result of obstruction of the bronchus or puncture of an air passageway.

Atelectasis

An irreversible dilation or widening of bronchi or bronchioles that may result from repeated pulmonary infection or obstruction

Bronchiectasis

An acute or chronic condition in which excessive mucus is secreted into the bronchi, causing cough and shortness of breath

Brinchitis

A form of persistent obstruction of the airways that usually causes difficulty in emptying the lungs of air

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A condition in which secretions of heavy mucus cause progressive “clogging” of bronchi and bronchioles

Cystic fibrosis

A condition of shortness of breath

Dyspnea

An irreversible and chronic lung disease in which air spaces in the alveoli become greatly enlarged as a result of alveolar wall destruction and loss of alveolar elasticity

Emphysema

A potentially life-threatening inflammation of the epiglottis and surrounding tissues, often caused by bacterial or viral infections that is most common in children ages 2 to 5

Epiglottitis

Refers to a new growth or tumor and may be benign or malignant

Neoplasm

Cancers that start elsewhere in the body and spread to the lungs are called:

Pulmonary metastasis

Another word for occupational lung disease

pneumoconiosis

A condition that arises from occupational lung exposures, including certain mine work, sandblasting, and similar professions

Pneumoconiosis

The occupational lung disease caused by deposits of coal dust into the lungs

Anthracosis

The occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos dust which results in pulmonary fibrosis

Asbestosis

The occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust, a form of sand dust

Silicosis

A condition of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity

Pleural effusion

A condition of abnormal accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

Empyema

A condition of abnormal accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

Hemothorax

A condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura surrounding the lungs and is caused by the visceral and parietal pleura rubbing during respiration

Pleurisy

An inflammation of the lungs that results in accumulation of fluid within certain sections of the lungs, creating increased radiodensities in these regions

Pneumonia

An accumulation of air in the pleural space that causes partial or complete collapse of the lung and results in immediate and severe chest pain and shortness of breath

Pneumothorax

A condition of excess fluid within the lung that most frequently is caused by a backup in pulmonary circulation commonly associated with congestive heart failure

Pulmonary edema

An emergent condition in which the alveoli and capillaries of the lungs are injured or infected, resulting in leakage of fluid and blood into the spaces between alveoli or into the alveoli themselves with formation of hyaline membranes

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

A potentially fatal contagious disease that is caused by airborne bacteria and primarily affects the lungs.

Tuberculosis

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Advanced bronchiectasis

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Pneumothorax

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Severe pulmonary edema

Increase

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Severe emphysema

Decrease

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Severe cystic fibrosis

Increase

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Pneumonia

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; severe scoliosis

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Bronchitis

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Epiglottitis

Decrease

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Large pleural effusion

Increase

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Pleurisy

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Tuberculosis

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Advanced RDS

Increase

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Mild COPD

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Aspiration in upper airway

Decrease

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Malignant lung neoplasm

No change

Does the following pathologic condition require an increase, decrease, or no change in technical factors; Pulmonary emboli

No change