Relacionar Columnas Respiratory PathophysiologyVersión en línea The pathophysiological definitions of each Respiratory alteration por Kerry-Lynn McKibbon 1 Pulmonary Embolism 2 Influenza 3 Tuberculosis 4 Pneumothorax 5 Chronic Bronchitis 6 Asthma 7 Pneumonia 8 Emphysema 9 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder acute inflammation of the lung caused by infection Abnormal, permanent enlargement of the alveoli accompanied by the destruction of the alveolar walls. involves airway inflammation, intermittent airflow obstruction, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness an inflammatory condition involving the airways, lung parenchyma, and pulmonary vasculature. chronic, progressive mycobacterial infection, often with an asymptomatic latent period following initial infection. ◦ Blood clot in pulmonary artery ◦ Ventilation-perfusion mismatch ◦ Impaired gas exchange ◦ Lung infarction infection of the respiratory tract with influenza viruses overproduction and hypersecretion of mucus caused by irritation or infection of bronchi. air enters the pleural space from outside the chest or from the lung itself via mediastinal tissue planes or direct pleural perforation.