The effects of lung disease

• What is the main focus of the study material?

  The effects of lung disease
• What is one example of a lung disease mentioned?

  Tuberculosis
• What is another example of a lung disease mentioned?

  Fibrosis
• How do lung diseases affect gas exchange?

  They impair the efficiency of gas exchange
• What are the key topics covered in the study material?

  • Lung function
  • Lung diseases
  • Effects on gas exchange
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Practice questions for application and fact recall
• What is vital capacity (FVC)?

  The maximum amount of air exhaled after a deep breath
• Why does fibrotic lung tissue have a reduced tidal volume?

  It restricts lung expansion and reduces airflow
• Why is the rate of gaseous exchange slower in someone with fibrosis?

  Because of thickened alveolar walls
• What happens to FVC during an asthma attack?

  It decreases due to airway constriction
• What types of practice questions are included in the study material?

  • Application questions
  • Fact recall questions