disorders resporatory

rhinitis

inflammation of the nasal mucosa

sinusitis

inflamed sinuses

laryngitis

larynx becomes inflamed and swollen due to

infection or irritation

bronchitis

inflammation of the bronchial lining

pheumothorax

Presence of air in the interplerual space

Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS)

Typically seen in premature babies

Cause: a lack or insufficient amount of surfactant is produced

bradynea

abnormal, slow breathing

apnea

cessation of breathing

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Exemplified by chronic bronchitis and emphysema

smokers

pink puffer

•Typically have normal blood gases

•However these individuals have to work hard at normal ventilation and often lose weight

•Traditionally associated with emphysema

blue bloated

•Typically have stocky build

•Become cyanotic due to hypoxia

•The hypoxia can result in constriction of pulmonary blood

vessels, leading to pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart

failure

•Traditionally associated with chronic bronchitis

tuberculosis

Infectious disease caused by the bacterium

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

lung cancer

Originates in respiratory epithelium

Caused by smoking in 90% of cases

Cystic fibrosis

recessive genetic disease

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Has a seen a marked decrease as a result of the recommendation of putting babies on their backs to sleep.