Respiratory Dysfunction

• What is a disturbance in respiratory function characterized by?

  Ventilation and gas exchange issues
• What are some symptoms of respiratory function disturbance?

  Dyspnea and inability to maintain normal SpO2
• What does abnormal acid-base balance indicate?

  It suggests respiratory dysfunction
• What are the main causes of respiratory function disturbances?

  • Infection (e.g., Pneumonia, TB)
  • Trauma (e.g., Pneumothorax)
  • Pathological (e.g., COPD, Asthma, Cancer)
  • Genetic (e.g., Cystic Fibrosis)
• What is a common infectious cause of respiratory disturbance?

  Pneumonia
• What trauma can lead to respiratory function disturbance?

  Pneumothorax
• How does COPD affect respiratory function?

  It causes chronic airflow limitation
• What is a genetic cause of respiratory disturbance?

  Cystic Fibrosis
• How do asthma and COPD differ in terms of respiratory function disturbance?

  Asthma is reversible; COPD is not
• If a patient has dyspnea and abnormal SpO2, what should be assessed?

  Ventilation and gas exchange
• What does the term dyspnea refer to?

  Difficult or labored breathing
• What is the significance of maintaining normal SpO2 levels?

  It indicates adequate oxygenation