How can a collapsed lung be re-expanded in a patient with a pneumothorax?

Q: What do the alveolar walls consist of?

A: The respiratory bronchioles open into alveolar ducts which terminate into an extended passage known…

Q: What is the concavity on the medial surface of left lung called?

A: The lungs are two spongy, air-filled organs on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea…

Q: Name the lobes of the lungs and identify their locations.

A: Introduction: Lung is the main respiratory organ of the human body. Every cell of the body depends…

Q: Is acute sinusitis dangerous? What to do when you have sinusitis?

A: Regular exercise and an adequate diet can help avoid a range of maladies, including cardiovascular…

Q: Why must the lung be able to return to its normal non-deflated shape? and describe the factors which…

A: The lung must be able to return to its normal non-deflated shape. Here we will discuss the reason…

Q: What structures develop from the laryngotracheal bud?

A: Breathing is described as the movement of air between the atmosphere and the lung. It involves two…

Q: Suppose that the thoracic wall is punctured at the end of a normalexpiration, producing a…

A: Pneumothorax is the condition in which air leaks in the space between the lung and the chest wall,…

Q: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. Why does someone with laryngitis have a hard time…

A: Inflammation is the protective response of body which includes immune cells,blood vessels and…

Q: What is Laryngeal Musculature?

A: The larynx ordinarily called the voice box is an organ in the highest point of the neck associated…

Q: Explain why puncturing the pleural membrane (pneumothorax) causes the lung to collapse

A: Pleural membrane helps in the protection and lubrication of lungs.As lungs expands and contract…

Q: What cells is the nasal lining composed of?

A: The primary unit of life is a cell. Erythrocytes are biconcave cells also called the red blood…

Q: Palpate two of your laryngeal cartilages and name them. Name the ones that are impossible to palpate…

A: BASIC INFORMATION CARTILAGE  Unlike bone it is soft and flexible in nature.  Proteins and sugars…

Q: How does smoking cause both the alveolar destruction of emphysema and the bronchial damage of…

A: Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is a treatable and preventable disease that is…

Q: What is the functional advantage of the alveolar walls being so thin?

A: Alveolar cells are present in the lungs and look like tiny air sacs. It is the workhouse of the…

Q: Why are the pleurae not damaged during normalbreathing?

A: The pleura (sing) is a large , thin sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of the lungs…

Q: Why is it important for the body to assure that gas exchange (diffusion) is efficient in the…

A: The breathing of oxygen into the body and the expulsion of carbon dioxide from the body through the…

Q: Define the term pneumothorax?

A: Introduction: Thorax or chest is the anatomical part of the human, mammals, and other living…

Q: Distinguish pneumothorax from atelectasis. Which of the two comes first? Describe the cause of these…

A: Symptoms of Pneumothorax or collapsed lung feels like a sharp pain in the chest area and area…

Q: Why is breathing through the nasal cavity more desirable than breathing through the mouth?

A: Respiration is a process in which the exchange of gases occurs. It is followed through the…

Q: Inflammatory process with consolidation in the right lung apex likely chronic.

A: Inflammation is a process of localized physical  inflammation in which the area of inflammation…

Q: Determine the signs of pneumothorax based on tracheal position, expansion, percussion and breath…

A: Pneumothorax refers to air in the pleural cavity. This occurs when the lung surface or chest wall is…

Q: What are some of the causes of pulmonary fibrosis?

A: Pulmonary fibrosis A lung disease in which lung tissue is damaged and scarred. There are five major…

Q: A person was rushed into an emergency room after receiving a knife wound in the left side of his…

A: Lungs are the respiratory organ of our body it is a muscular organ that consists of alveoli for the…

Q: When a patient has chronic bronchitis, what do the lungs sound like on auscultation?

A: Auscultation can be defined as the process that is used to listen to the internal sounds of the…

Q: What is flail chest? Is this condition ever associated with a pneumothorax? What happens with…

A: Introduction:-  Flail chest occurs due to thorasic trauma and is a condition in which ribs fracture…

Q: In terms of general health , what is the importance of the fact that the phargyngotympanic tubes and…

A: Each ear has 3 parts and these are the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The external…

Q: What is the function epiglottis?

A: Epiglottis  Epiglottis is made up of small cartilage that act like a lid and cover the windpipe.

Q: Distinguish between the glottis and the epiglottis.

A: The pharynx is a section of the throat found in both vertebrates and invertebrates that is present…

Q: Define Laryngeal Musculature?

A: The larynx muscles are divided into intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles are…

Q: Why are the alveolar walls so thin?

A: The respiratory system is the network of tissues and organs that assist to breathe. The lungs are a…

Q: what is the medical term for the windpipe?

A: The windpipe is a hollow tube-like structure composed of cartilaginous tissue. It serves to…

Q: what structure prevents food from entering the windpipe?

A: The trachea is often called the windpipe. It's a key part of our respiratory system. When we breathe…

Q: How would restrictive lung disease alter residual volume? Why?

A: The residual volume is the amount of air which remains in the lungs after maximal expiration. It can…

Q: How is breathing improved if the smooth muscle of the bronchial tree relaxes?

A: The respiration is carried out by the respiratory system. The respiratory system consists of the…

Q: Discuss the respiratory organs of Labeo?

A: Rohu is a freshwater fish which is commonly found in rivers and ponds. The rohu bottom feeders but…

Q: When a patient has chronic bronchitis, what happens to the airways?

A: Disease:   When an organism’s body system does not work properly or any organ affects by viruses,…

Q: Why doesn’t the lungs collapse even after forceful expiration?

A: Expiration or exhalation refers to the outflow of air or breathes from an organism. The air moves…

Q: Why must the lung be able to return to not collapse? describe the factors which enable this to…

A: Answer: BREATHING = This is the process by which we inspire and expire gases such as oxygen and…

Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. They cause infections of the throat, sinuses, airway path, and lungs. Respiratory infections are typically divided into two types: upper tract respiratory infection and lower tract respiratory infection.