Term
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Definition
Resorption - distal porttions are lost
Compression - filling of plueral cavity
Microatelctasis - loss of surfactant
Contraction - restrictive, enchanced recoil |
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Term
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Definition
upper respiratory tract - bronchi, bronchioles
lower respiratory tract - aveoli
lung parenchyma |
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Term
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Definition
surfactant
repair processes |
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Term
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Definition
| inter-alveolar communication |
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Term
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Definition
| broncho-constriction (various stimuli) |
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Term
Extrinsic Asthma (3)
(causes) |
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Definition
atopic asthma (most common, allergic reactions
occupational asthma (environment)
allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillus (infection) |
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Term
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Definition
| aspirin, pulmonary infection, cold, psychological stress, inhaled irritants |
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