KINE 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Artery
28 Jan 2016
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Respiratory diseases affect the lung and airways. Respiratory diseases can be divided into 3 main types: pulmonary circulation diseases, restrictive lung tissue diseases, airway diseases. Pulmonary circulation diseases influences the ability of the vessels to uptake o2 and release co2 due to clotting, scarring, or inflammation. Restrictive lung tissue diseases influence the structure of the lung or structure of the chest, making it more difficult to inhale deeply. In some cases, restrictive lung tissue disease is caused by weakened respiratory muscles. There may be mechanical and gas exchange impairments with restrictive lung. Associated with temporary bronchoconstriction, edema (excess fluid accumulating in the tissues, causing swelling), and mucus. Bouts of asthma attacks can be triggered by a host of factors such as animal, dust, cold weather, chemicals in the air or food, exercise, pollen, smoke . Asthma attacks can obstruct air flow causing extreme difficultly breathing, blushed faced/lips, rapid pulse, and anxiety.
