Respiratory Diseases and Conditions

Respiratory Diseases and Conditions

Assessment

Flashcard

Created by

Mónica Álvarez

Biology

Vocational training

Hard

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

18 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD

Front

Asthma

Back

A chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

2.

FLASHCARD

Front

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Back

A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

3.

FLASHCARD

Front

Chronic Bronchitis

Back

A form of COPD characterized by a long-term cough with mucus.

4.

FLASHCARD

Front

Emphysema

Back

A form of COPD that involves damage to the air sacs in the lungs.

5.

FLASHCARD

Front

Bronchiectasis

Back

A condition where the airways become abnormally widened, leading to a build-up of mucus.

6.

FLASHCARD

Front

Cystic Fibrosis

Back

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, causing severe respiratory and digestive problems.

7.

FLASHCARD

Front

Restrictive Lung Diseases

Back

A group of disorders that restrict lung expansion, leading to decreased lung volume.

8.

FLASHCARD

Front

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Back

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred.

9.

FLASHCARD

Front

Sarcoidosis

Back

An inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs, primarily the lungs.

10.

FLASHCARD

Front

Pneumoconiosis

Back

A lung disease caused by inhaling certain types of dust, including asbestosis, silicosis, and coal workers' pneumoconiosis.

Explore all questions with a free account

or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?