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Pathophysiology of Respiratory Conditions by Bobbie Sison is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Predisposing factors include smoking, pollution, age, and genes. Nicotine and alcohol can precipitate COPD by causing vasoconstriction, inflammation, and damage to lung tissue over time. This leads to airflow limitation from bronchial wall thickening, mucus plug formation, and emphysema. Ultimately, impaired gas exchange causes hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and respiratory acidosis which can lead to right heart failure if
- Author
- Bobbie Sison
- Language
- EN