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altered ventilation/diffusion - Coggle Diagram
altered ventilation/diffusion
COPD
asthma
caused by
bronchial hyperresponsiveness
inflammation
bronchoconstruction
excess mucus production
symptoms
wheezing
chest tightness
excessive sputum production
coughing
treatment
bronchodilators
anti-inflammatory drugs
diagnosis
evaluating triggers
physical findings
respiratory distress, etc
emphysema
causes
smoking
deficiency in AAT
immune deficiency syndromes
vascular damage
symptoms
chronic cough
dyspnea
wheezing
barrel chest
treatment
maintain optimal lung function
diagnosis
patient history
physical exam
pulmonary function test
chronic bronchitis
symptoms
cough with sputum
similar to emphysema symptoms
diagnosis
persistent couch for >2 years
treatments
smoking cessation
improve airway/lung function
pneumonia
symptoms
fever
couch
sputum
fatigue
diagnosis
chest radiograph
complete blood count
thoracic CT scan
treatment
antibiotics
oxygen therapy
chest physiotherapy
cystic fibrosis
cause
mutation of CFTR protein
symptoms
thick secretions
recurrent respiratory infections
other respiratory distress
diagnosis
sweat test
genetic testing
chest and sinus radiography
treatment
clearing airways
controlling respiratory infections
reducing inflammation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
symptoms
tachypnea
dyspnea
crackle sounds
restlesness
diagnosis
arterial blood gases
blood cultures
chest radiograph
treatment
oxygen
ventilation