Pathology of Respiratory System 💙

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inflammation of paranasal sinus

sinusitis
inflammation of larynx

laryngitis
inflammation of epiglottis caused by H. influenza

acute epiglotitis
acute inflammation of larynx, trachea, and epiglottis

acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
group of disorders under COPD characterized by airflow obstruction
- bronchial asthma
- chronic bronchitis
- emphysema
productive coughing due to smoking; may lead to cor pulmonale

chronic bronchitis
dilatation of air spaces with alveolar wall destruction and lack of elastic recoil

emphysema
permanent bronchial dilatation caused by chronic infection with inflammation and necrosis of bronchial wall

bronchiectasis
reduced lung expansion and reduced total lung capacity

restrictive lung disease
venous thrombosis of the lower extremities

pulmonary embolism
increased pressure in pulmonary vasculature

pulmonary hypertension
intra alveolar accumulation of fluids

pulmonary edema
inflammatory; infectious; affects pulmonary parenchyma

pneumonia
localized area of suppuration in lung parenchyma; bc of obstruction or aspiration

lung abscess
initial infection; Ghon complex

primary tuberculosis
activation of prior Ghon complex

secondary TB
millet seed like lesions

milliary TB
alveolar collapse caused by bronchial obstruction or pleural fluid accumulation

atelectasis
type of cancer associated with smoking

bronchogenic carcinoma
classification of bronchigenic ca
- small cell (non surgical)
- non small cell (surgical)
- > adeno
- > squamous
- > large cell

Author:	PTgroup
ID:	282046
Filename:	Pathology of Respiratory System 💙
Updated:	2014-09-04 04:40:05
Tags:	pathology
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Description:	respiratory tract disorders
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