Describe the mechanism of action of eicosanoids. Give examples of eicosanoids used to treat bronchoconstriction and inflammatory cell infiltration of the bronchi.

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lung and…

A: Pulmonary ventilation is comprised of three pressures. Atmospheric pressure:It is the pressure of…

Q: Explain how the inhalation of particulate matter (such as that which comprises air pollution) can…

A: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor occurring in the lungs. It is a major form of cancer and is one of…

Q: Contrast the causes of increased airway resistance in asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis?

A: Bronchospasm, mucus plugging, and oedema within the peripheral airways end in increased airway…

Q: Describe the changes in the respiratory system that occur in response to exercise training and high…

A: The rate at which the respiration changes occur is with change in the demand of oxygen in tissues.…

Q: Explain the significance of cartilage and smooth muscle in the organisation of the wall of the…

A: Lung illnesses are disorders that cause the lungs to stop working properly. The lungs are a vital…

Q: Explain the Hazards of Positive-Pressure Ventilation?

A: Ventilation is defined as the exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere. In this process…

Q: Discuss how inhaling decreased amounts of O2 affects pulmonary ventilation.

A: Pulmonary ventilation Pulmonary means relating to the lungs or lung tissue. Pulmonary ventilation is…

Q: Describe what is meant by the term “lung compliance.”

A: Lungs are the main organ of the respiratory system that provides oxygen to the cells through the…

Q: Explain how inspiration and expiration depend onpressure changes.

A: The change in pressure depends on inspiration and expiration by :

Q: Through which mechanism does bronchiolitis cause destruction of alveoli? Is emphysema genetic? Can…

A: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that prevents air passage from the…

Q: Define term bronchioles?

A: Bronchioles are air passages inside the lungs that branch off like tree limbs from the bronchi.

Q: Explain how allergens such as pollen affect the upperrespiratory tract.

A: The upper respiratory tract consists of the nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx. When we breathe air,…

Q: What are the three types of bronchodilators, and how do they function to alleviate the symptoms of…

A: Bronchodilators are the drugs that reverse bronchoconstriction, thus opening the air passages in the…

Q: Explain the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide ?

A: Reduction of carbon dioxide is a chemical process whereby carbon dioxide is reduced to carbon…

Q: Distinguish pneumothorax from atelectasis. Which of the two comes first? Describe the cause of these…

A: Symptoms of Pneumothorax or collapsed lung feels like a sharp pain in the chest area and area…

Q: Explain the function of central chemoreceptors.

A: Chemoreceptors are responsible for sensing changes in their environment chemical composition. The…

Q: Give one example of chronic respiratory failure, and how that example would alter ABG’s.

A: Chronic respiratory  failure usually happens when the airways that carry air to the lungs become…

Q: Describe how inhaled air may be altered as it passesthrough the nasal passages and pharynx.

A: The Respiratory System of the human body mainly transports air in and out of the lungs. It also…

Q: Discuss the role of Bronchodilator and Anti-inflammatory drugs?

A: Bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs are medications that are used to treat asthma.…

Q: Compare the effects of partial and total obstructionof the airways on ventilation and on oxygen…

A: Airway obstruction can be caused due to inhaling a foreign object, allergic reaction, airway trauma…

Q: Give one example of acute respiratory failure, and how that example would alter ABG’s.

A: Acute respiratory failure occurs when fluid builds up in the air sacs in your lungs , as a result…

Q: Explain the process of inspiration under normal conditions.

A: Respiration is defined as the biochemical process in which the living cells of an organism produce…

Q: Explain the process of inspiration under normal conditions

A: Introduction Inspiration is the process of bringing air from outside the body into the lungs. it…

Q: Describe three ways of reducing transmission of arespiratory infection.

A: Respiratory infections is the infection occuring in the respiratory tract, it can be in the lower…

Q: In patients who are terminally ill, what is the effect of antimuscarinic drugs to reduce excess…

A: Respiration is the process through which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the…

Q: What is the best treatment for asthma management?  And explain why?  Please explain at your own…

A: Asthma is lung obstructive diseases which narrows and swell and can produce extra mucus. Asthma…

Q: State the therapeutic effects of continuous positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) in Obstructive Sleep…

A: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep-related disorder it causes repeated stoppage…

Q: List the agents responsible for the Constricted pulmonary vessels relaxation?

A: The word pulmonary is related to the lungs. Pulmonary circulation means the circulation of blood to…

Q: How to treat the two types of COPD: Type A: Emphysema and Type B: Chronic Bronchitis?

A: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It…

Q: List the factors that stimulate the Peripheral Chemoreceptors?

A: Peripheral chemoreceptors (carotid and aorta bodies) detect variations in artery blood oxygen and…

Q: list and describe several protective mechanisms of the respiratory system.

A: The air contains particulate matter like bacteria, viral particles, dust and dirt that destroy the…

Q: Describe the driving force of ventilation after the adaptation of central chemoreceptors and explain…

A: Competent nursing practice and development of competence serve as important guidelines for…

Q: What are the side effects of Stimulation of the peripheral chemoreceptors?

A: Control and coordination in the human body are regulated by the nervous system. The nervous system…

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lungs…

A: The act of inspiration and expiration is known as pulmonary ventilation. The main mechanisms…

Q: Describe and explain the effects of smoking on the functioning of the respiratory system.

A: Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and ingesting the smoke that is produced due to…

Q: a. Describe the location of the chemoreceptors thatrespond to elevated carbon dioxide levels…

A: Chemoreceptors can be defined as the group of cells that are functionally accountable for acquiring…