How does pneumothorax differ from pleural effusion?

One of the major features that distinguishes the trachea from the esophagus by histology is the 1) C-shaped hyaline cartilage 2) mucus glands 3) epithelia 4) muscle layer

Alan has been smoking for the past 20 years and has been experiencing some shortness of breath and a cough. His physician, Dr. Anthony, sees him. The physician orders a lung capacity test and a chest X-ray. What is the principal cause of emphysema?

Disorders of the Respiratory System Grid   Name of Condition Which specific part of the body is affected? What is the pathophysiology of this condition? What are the objective/subjective signs & symptoms?     Pneumonia               Asthma                   COPD                 Pulmonary Embolism                 Pneumothorax

Word Surgery Directions: Below are terms built from word parts. Analyze each term by listing and defining the word parts used to build it. Medical Term Word Part Meanings 1. bronchitis 2. anoxia 3. tachypnea 4. pneumothorax 5. pulmonary 6. lobectomy 7. hemoptysis 8. spirograph 9. mediastinotomy 10. thoracostomy 11. tracheal 12. bronchoscope 13. atelectasis 14. pneumoconiosis 15. pyothorax

Choose the disorder that causes a breakdown of alveolar walls and a loss of surface area of the respiratory membrane. a) asthma b) pneumonia c) emphysema d) respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn e) bronchitis

what is the medical term for the windpipe?

Label the following structures: Frontal sinus Sphenoid sinus Pharyngeal (adenoid) tonsil Laryngopharynx Epiglottis Trachea Hard palate Superior nasal conchae Middle nasal conchae Inferior nasal conchae Entrance to Eustachian tube 1. 2. 3 -8 4. -6- 5. 10 11 7.

What is the mechanism of the disease, emphysema? What is the primary cause? Explain why people with this disorder have difficulty breathing properly and performing adequate gas exchange.

Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you place an oropharyngeal airway that is too small in a pediatric patient? A) It can cause a severe laryngospasm. B) It can cause trauma to the airway C) It can cause the epiglotis to swell D) It can obstruct the airway