Chronic bronchitis inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles

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Explain the following in context of med surg nursing Group of lower airway disorders that interfere with movement of air in and out of lungs Chronic Bronchitis Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles with mucosal edema and goblet cells + chronic cough for 3 months during 2 consecutive years Copious amount of tenacious mucus secretion Emphysema Destruction of elastin ability to recoil = abnormal enlargement of airspaces distal to bronchioles (hyperinflation) Changes in alveoli (collapse, destruction, enlargement) = surface area for gas exchange and air trapping CO2 retention hypoxic respiratory drive Risk Factors Smoking Advanced age Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency Air pollution PMH of asthma.

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