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How Dehydration can Affect Respiratory System - Coggle Diagram
How Dehydration can Affect Respiratory System
Pathophysiology
Internal or external fluid loss
Decrease venous return
Decrease ventricular filling
Decrease stroke volume
Decrease cardiac output
Inadequate tissue perfusion
Reduced oxygen and nutrient deliver to cells
Multiple organ dysfunction
Dehydration
Increase mucus viscosity
Decrease mucociliary movement
Failure of defense mechanism in upper respiratory tract
Bacteria enter the lower respiratory tract
Secondary bacterial infection
Inflammatory response in lung
Pneumonia
Effects of Dehydration
Dehydration can cause the mucus lining to thicken and get sticky which then, slow down overall respiration and makes more susceptible to illness, allergies and other respiratory problems.
The airways and lungs are coated with clear secretions that promote proper respiration. When water are deficient, the linings of the sinuses and airways become dry and prone to irritation.
When the airways become too dry, the risk of breathing problems,or breathing related problems increase.
Dehydration can cause breathing problems when under hydrated conditions due to water is rapidly replaced. Water is used is used in nasal passages, bronchial tubes and lungs to keeps the area moist. But when breathing out, moisture from this tissue is expelled and every breath in brings in drying air.
Type of Dehydration
1.Hypotonic (hyponatremic)
dehydration
occurs in acute diarrhea in calves due to excessive loss of sodium in feces from extracellular tissues
cause severe dehydration
Isotonic (isonatremic)
dehydration
occurs when there is parallel loss of water and sodium in case of enteritis, copius sweating and nephrosis
cause mild dehydration
Hypertonic (hypernatremic)
dehydration
loss or deprivation of water with minor loss of sodium - occurs in animal that unable to drink due to oesophageal obstruction
cause mild dehydration
Causes Of Dehydration
Severe sweating
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Fever
Excessive alcohol ingestion (which inhibits ADH secretion)
Simply insufficient fluid intake (low water intake)
Clinical signs
Increased respiratory rate
increased pulse and congested mucous membrane
Dullness and lack of response to environment
Dry nose, mouth and gums
Sticky mucous membranes
Lack of appetite
Hypovolemic shock