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| A collection of inflammatory cells commonly surrounded by fibrotic tissue that represents a chronic inflammatory response to infectious or noninfectious agents |
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| A condition characterized by episodes of bronchospasm that causes wheezing and dyspnea; reactive airway disease |
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| Placement of a radiation source in the body to treat a malignancy |
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| One of many occupational diseases caused by inhalation of particles of industrial substances |
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| Interstitial fibrosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers |
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| Permanent dilation of a portion of the bronchi or bronchioles |
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| A disorder characterized by loss of lung elasticity with trapping of air, retained carbon dioxide, and dyspnea |
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| Right-sided heart failure secondary to pulmonary disease |
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| Which varying combinations of conditions make up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? |
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Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema |
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| What are the 4 goals if medical treatment for COPD? |
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1. Attain symptom relief.
2. Slow disease progression.
3. Improve exercise tolerance.
4. Prevent and treat complications |
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| What are signs and symptoms of impending respiratory failure to watch for with patients experiencing impaired gas exchange? |
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1. Tachypnea
2. Diaphoresis
3. Loss of consciousness. |
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