Exam 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System

What mineral deficiencies are common in people with CF?​

What dietary supplements are most beneficial for TS?​

What is a physical sign of the increased use of accessory muscles for expiration in someone with emphysema?​

Gas exchange occurs in the _______________ unit.

Discuss the pathophysiology of lung transplantation and organ rejection.

What kind of an inherited disease is cystic fibrosis if each time two CF carriers conceive, there is a 25% chance that their child will have CF; a 50% chance that the child will bean asymptomatic carrier of the CF gene; and a 25% chance that the child will be a non-carrier?​

Newborn screening for CF tests for elevated immunoreactive _______________.

Due to increased _______________ losses, individuals with CF should consume a high _______________ diet, particularly during the summer months or if they live in hot climates.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with the production of oxygen free radicals and inflammatory mediators derived from _______________.

A number of studies have demonstrated a protective effect of breastfeeding against the development and severity of asthma in children.

Discuss the etiology of COPD in relation to cigarette smoking.

Describe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including treatment.

Pneumonia is defined as an inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or _______________.

What is a concern after lung transplantation?​

Describe the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).

How many viral respiratory tract infections do American children develop on average each year?​

Emphysema results in a decreased forced _______________ volume.

Discuss the nutritional implications of cystic fibrosis (CF).

All of the following would be part of registered dietitian's nutrition plan for TS except:​

At what age is the male respiratory system fully mature?​