Inevitabley without oxygen the body will cease to survive, as their is a no oxygen entering the body, the heart rate increases (tries to beat quicker in a bid to get more oxygen) and eventually life will be over as the brain can not survive for more than a few minutes (dependant on individual) without oxygen
Aspiration
mechanical obstruction
Atelectasis
a condition
collapse of all/part of lung (puncture or "blowout" of an air passageway
Bronchiectasis
irreversible dilation or widening of bronchi or bronchioles
Caused by repeated pulmonary infection or obstruction
Bronchitis
acute or chronic condition in which excessive mucus is secreted into the bronchi
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
form of persistent obstruction of the airways, difficult to empty lungs of air
Cystic fibrosis
inherited
secretions of heavy mucus cause progressive "clogging" of bronchi
Dyspnea
condition of shortness of breath caused sensation of difficulty in breathing
Common in older persons
Causes: pulmonary edema related to cardiac conditions; exertion
Emphysema
irreversible and chronic lung disease in which air spaces in the alveoli become greatly enlarged, alveolar wall destruction and loss of elasticity
Decrease in exposure factors -
Epiglottitis
Common in children 2-5
Edema or swelling at the point of the epiglottis
life-threatening
Lung neoplasm malignant
a new growth or tumor on the lung
Malignant growths become lung cancer
Pleural effusion
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity
Types: empyema, hemothorax, pleurisy
Empyema
abnormal accumulation of PUS in the pleural cavity
Hemothorax
abnormal accumulation of BLOOD in the pleural cavity
Pleurisy
Inflammation in the pleura caused by a virus or bacterium
Pneumonia
an inflammation of the lungs that results in accumulation of fluid within certain sections of the lungs
Aspiration pneumonia
pneumonia caused by aspiration of a foreign object or food
Bronchopneumonia
pneumonia caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria
Lobar pneumonia
pneumonia confined to one or two lobes of the lungs
viral (interstitial) pneumonia
inflammation of the alveoli and connecting lung structures, common in region of hila
pneumothorax
accumulation of air in the pleural space that causes partial or complete collapse of the lung
Caused by trauma or pathologic condition
Erect x-ray, or affected side up lateral decubitus
Pulmonary edema
Accumulation of fluid in the lungs.
Cause - congestive heart failure
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
emergent condition in which the alveoli and capillaries of the lung are injured or infected, leakage of fluid and blood into spaces, forms haline membranes and causes internal tension
Tuberculosis
contagious disease caused by airborne bacteria
Anthracosis
black lung pneumoconiosis
coal dust deposits
Asbestosis
caused by inhalation of asbestos
Causes pulmonary fibrosis
Silicosis
permanent condition of the lungs that is caused by inhalation of silica (quartz) dust
x-rays show distinctive patterns fo nodules and scarring densities
