There is a diversity of reasons of interstitial lung disease that range in variety. However, interstitial lung disease might also develop without an acknowledged
angiography: sensitive and specific test for PE. Invasive; insert catheter through AC or femoral vein and into pulmonary artery to inject contrast medium. Spiral (helical) CT scans: used to diagnosis pulmonary embolism. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) lung scan: IV radiosotope given to assess perfusion, inhaled radioactive gas to assess perfusion; ventilation without purfusion suggests pulmonary embolus. Performed if patient cannot have CT scans. Chest radiograph (x-ray): tumors must be 1cm in size…
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1. Asthma is the acute or chronic obstruction of airflow in the lungs. This relates to changes related to inflammation. The bronchi and bronchioles respond to stimuli with three changes, inflammation of the mucosa with edema, contraction of smooth muscle, and increased secretion of thick mucus in the passages. These changes obstruct airways, partially or totally, and interfere with airflow and oxygen supply. There are two types of asthma. Extrinsic, involves acute episodes triggered by a Type…
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Interstitial fluid between cell is 80% of ECF Plasma in blood is 20% of ECF Also includes lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, aqueous humor, vitreous body, endolymph, perilymph, and pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids Copyright 2009, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Body Fluid Compartments Copyright 2009, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Fluid Balance 2 barriers separate ICF, interstitial fluid and plasma Plasma membrane separates ICF from surrounding interstitial fluid…
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College Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes acute respiratory tract infection in patients of all ages and is one of the most popular diseases of childhood. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, which manifests primarily as bronchiolitis and/or viral pneumonia, is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract (LRT) infection in infants and young children. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lungs) and pneumonia in children under one year…
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painful and also the breasts start to change. The breast size can change, and also may start to sag. In men, they may develop Erectile Dysfunction. This means they are no longer able to get hard, or stay hard. The prostate gland can enlarge and this can cause bladder issues. The testes continue to produce sperm, but the rate of sperm cell production slows down. Their testosterone level also decreases. Before woman start to age, they (some) are able to produce offspring. A woman starts off with her period…
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complaint osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are possible diagnoses. Both diseases can lead to joint and bone destruction, nodules, and lesions. I would evaluate the skin for temperature, symmetry, and color. Warmth, redness, and joint deformities are indicative of both diseases. Next, I would examine the respiratory system. RA can involve the lungs and progress to pleural effusions, interstitial fibrosis, nodules, and pneumonia (MEDSCAPE). A small study found a high prevalence of pulmonary…
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defined – Study of the normal functioning of a living organism and its component parts – Our scope: Human & Normal/Ideal function – But we will often use pathophysiology to understand and explain normal physiology – Greek root “pathos” = suffering/disease PHYSIOLOGY ECOLOGY CELL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Populations of one species Organisms Ecosystem of different species Biosphere • How we define life…The cell theory! – The…
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circulatory system. This network is called the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made of cells and biochemical that travel in lymphatic vessels, organs and glands that produce them. Function 1. L vessels carry away excess fluid from interstitial spaces in the tissues and return it to the bloodstream. 2. It also plays an important role in nutrient absorption specific lymphatic capillaries called “lacteals” located in the lining of the intestine transport lipid soluble vitamins. – A, D…
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Body Systems Kimberly D. Walker University of Antelope Valley Treatment in modern day society has changed in so many ways since the early 1900’s, take mental illness for example. In the early 1900's, society viewed mental illness as a disease of that was a weakness or a spiritual nature. Mentally ill patients were sent to asylums, where they were called lunatics or crazies, these patients were tortured as a form of treatment. Some treatments that were used are; submerging patients in ice…
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Differentiate between the causes and treatments of each anemia Iron Deficiency Causes Insufficient iron impairs hemoglobin synthesis Liver disease, blood loss, and malabsortption GI disorder Very common in women and vegetarians Diagnosis Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels Low Serum ferritin (what iron is attached to when its store) and iron Treatment Treat underlying causes Iron supplements Iron-rich foods constipation Pernicious Anemia (Vitamin B12 deficiency) Causes Not enough B12 from…
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