RRS | Lecture 26
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1. Chronic bronchitis is characterized histologically by hyperplasia of bronchial mucus-secreting submucosal glands, which leads to an increase in mucus production that contributes to a persistent productive cough.
2. In status asthmaticus, the histological findings include thickening of the bronchial epithelial basement membranes, hyperplasia of submucosal mucous glands, bronchial smooth muscle hyperplasia, and infiltration by eosinophils, which contribute to airway obstruction and inflammation.
3. Emphysema is characterized by dilation of airspaces with destruction of alveolar walls, leading to impaired gas exchange and symptoms such as a barrel-shaped chest due to lung hyperinflation.
4. Bronchiectasis is marked by abnormally dilated bronchi filled with mucus and neutrophils, resulting in chronic cough and sputum production.
5. Pulmonary emphysema involves damage to the alveoli leading to enlarged air spaces and reduced elastic recoil, often associated with smoking and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
6. In asthma, histological findings include bronchial smooth muscle hypertrophy with proliferation of eosinophils, contributing to reversible airway obstruction.
7. Centriacinar emphysema, the main type found in smokers, primarily affects the upper lobes of the lungs, sparing the alveoli initially.
8. The histological hallmark of asthma includes bronchial smooth muscle hypertrophy and infiltration by eosinophils, leading to airway hyperreactivity.
9. The main histologic finding in emphysema is the enlargement of airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles with alveolar wall destruction, leading to decreased surface area for gas exchange.
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1. Curschmann spirals and Charcot-Leyden crystals are diagnostic features in bronchial asthma, which is a condition characterized by reversible airway obstruction, inflammation, and increased mucus production. These spirals and crystals are often found in the sputum of individuals with asthma due to the breakdown of eosinophils and mucus production.
2. A 29-year-old woman with chronic dyspnea and hyperinflated lung fields likely has a condition related to α1-Antitrypsin deficiency, which is a genetic disorder leading to decreased levels of α1-antitrypsin, a protein that protects lung tissue from enzyme damage. This deficiency can cause early-onset emphysema, particularly in non-smokers.
3. Permanent abnormal bronchial dilation caused by chronic infection, with inflammation and necrosis of the bronchial wall is called bronchiectasis. This condition results in the destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial walls, leading to persistent cough, purulent sputum, and frequent lung infections.
4. Dilation of the respiratory bronchioles only is seen in Centriacinar emphysema. This type of emphysema primarily affects the central parts of the acini and is strongly associated with smoking. It results in damage to the respiratory bronchioles in the upper lobes of the lungs.
5. A child presenting with fever, cough, and copious purulent sputum, along with chest X-ray findings of diffuse dilation of the bronchi filled with pus and destruction of intervening lung tissue, is most likely diagnosed with bronchiectasis. This condition involves chronic infection and inflammation leading to abnormal widening of the bronchi.
6. A 65-year-old smoker mechanic with increased shortness of breath, hyperresonant lungs, and hyperinflated lung fields on X-ray is clinically diagnosed with emphysema. Emphysema is characterized by the destruction of alveolar walls, resulting in decreased elastic recoil and overinflation of the lungs.
7. Pulmonary emphysema is caused by injury to the elastic fibers of the interalveolar septum. This injury leads to the destruction of alveolar walls, resulting in enlarged air spaces and reduced surface area for gas exchange, causing difficulty in lung recoil and breathing.
8. A 25-year-old man with chronic sinusitis, recurrent pulmonary infections, and bronchoscopic findings of dilated, thickened airways and mucopurulent plugs is most likely diagnosed with bronchiectasis. This condition involves chronic bronchial infections leading to damage and dilation of the airways.
9. Permanent abnormal bronchial dilation caused by chronic infection, with inflammation and necrosis of the bronchial wall is called bronchiectasis. In this condition, the bronchial walls are weakened and dilated due to repeated infections, leading to persistent cough and sputum production.
10. A teenage girl presents with paroxysms of dyspnea, cough, and wheezing. Her parents indicate that she had these 'attacks' during the past winter, and they have worsened and become more frequent during the spring. She was diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Also, there is a history of the appearance of symptoms in association with household activities, such as house cleaning. The complications of asthma can include superimposed infection, which means infections that occur on top of existing asthma symptoms, leading to more severe respiratory issues. Chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema are other potential complications, as these conditions involve chronic inflammation and damage to the airways. Additionally, bronchial asthma may lead to status asthmaticus, a severe condition where an asthma attack continues for an extended period, sometimes lasting for days, and does not respond well to standard treatments, posing a significant risk of death.
11. Marked hyperplasia of bronchial mucus-secreting submucosal glands is a typical histologic finding in chronic bronchitis. In this condition, the bronchial submucosal glands, which produce mucus, become enlarged and overactive. This hyperplasia leads to an increase in mucus production, which can obstruct the airways and contribute to the chronic cough and sputum production characteristic of chronic bronchitis.
12. Abnormal persistent dilation of air spaces distal to terminal bronchioles associated with destruction of elastic tissue in their walls is called emphysema. In emphysema, the alveoli, which are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, become enlarged and their walls may rupture. This destruction of elastic tissue reduces the lung's ability to recoil, making it difficult for the person to exhale completely, leading to difficulty in breathing and reduced oxygen exchange.
13. Cigarette smoking is associated with centriacinar emphysema, while alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency is associated with panacinar emphysema. In centriacinar emphysema, the respiratory bronchioles in the central part of the acinus are predominantly affected, which is commonly seen in smokers and affects the upper lobes of the lungs. In contrast, panacinar emphysema involves uniform destruction of the entire acinus, and it is commonly associated with genetic deficiency of alpha 1 antitrypsin, affecting the lower lobes of the lungs.
14. Marked hyperplasia of bronchial mucus-secreting submucosal glands is a typical histologic finding in chronic bronchitis. This hyperplasia results in increased mucus production, which can lead to airway obstruction, contributing to the persistent cough and sputum characteristic of chronic bronchitis. Over time, this can lead to further complications, such as frequent respiratory infections and progression to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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**Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases** **Introduction to Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases** Obstructive pulmonary diseases are a group of chronic, noninfectious conditions characterized by increased resistance to airflow at any level from the trachea to the alveoli. The primary entities within this grou...
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