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Types of Disorders of Ventilation and Diffusion - Coggle Diagram
Types of Disorders of Ventilation and Diffusion
Ventilation
Inhibition of neural stimulation
Obstruction or restriction of airflow
Blocked or inhibited airflow
Pneumonia
Treatment: antibiotics
Cause: a viral infection within the lungs
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Treatment: stop tobacco use and bronchodilator therapy
Cause: smoking tobacco
Emphysema
Cause: smoking tobacco
Treatment: stop smoking tobacco
Chronic Bronchitis
Treatment: stop smoking and pulmonary rehibilitation
Cause: smoking tobacco
Asthma
Cause: Genetics or allergies
Treatment: monitoring lung function and pharmacologic therapies
Cystic Fibrosis
Cause: genetic
Treatment: clearing airway of mucus and disease management
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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Diffusion
Decreased portal pressure
Increaded thickness of ACJ
Blocked transfer of O2 to
circulation + CO2 to atmosphere