Wet Lungs Versus Dry Lungs and Cardiac Asthma

These flashcards cover key medical definitions and concepts related to COPD, congestive heart failure, and their clinical presentation.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung disease that causes breathing difficulties.

Congestive Heart Failure

A condition in which the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs.

Wet Lung Sounds

Crackles; indicating pulmonary edema often associated with congestive heart failure.

Dry Lung Sounds

Wheezes; often associated with COPD due to bronchial constriction.

Pedal Edema

Swelling of the legs and feet due to fluid accumulation, often seen in congestive heart failure patients.

Jugular Vein Distention

Enlargement of the jugular veins, often indicating increased central venous pressure.

Myocardial Infarction

A heart attack, occurring when blood flow to the heart is blocked.

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax and open the airways in the lungs to improve breathing.

Corticosteroids

Anti-inflammatory medications used to manage symptoms of airway inflammation.

Cardiac Asthma

Wheezing or coughing associated with left-sided heart failure, not a true form of asthma.