Resp. lecture 3. (lower resp. disorders)

• An inflammation of the bronchi
• Acute is following a URI
• Chronic is COPD

An acture viral infection that is rare in children over age of 2. Mucous membranes swell and the lumina fill with mucous and exudate

An inflammation of the repiratory bronchioles and alveoli following inhalation of a causative agent

Spread by droplet infection; bacteria cause an inflammatory response including alveolar edema and formation of exudate which fills and consolidates in alveoli and bronchioles

Lobar--consolidation of a large portion of the entire lung

Bronchophneumonia--paatchy consolidation, usually involves several lobules

A bronchopneumonia caused by Legionella pneumonphilia which is usually found in warm, standing water

• (walking pneumonia)
• highly contagious, usually seen in settings with high populations of people living closely together

Relatively mild in contrast to other forms of pneumonia. exhibits "flu like" symptoms with a dry cough

Occurs in 70-80% of pts with AIDS or those who are immunocompromised. Severely restricts gas exchange. Characterized by abrupt fever, SOB, and a dry nonproductive cough

Usually a result of the aspiration of gastric contents into the lungs; pts at risk include those who experience emergency surgery, have diminished or absent cough or gag reflexes or impaired swallowing