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What is interstitial fibrosis?
the inflamation and harding of the walls of the alveoli
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the airways?
Alveolitis is inflammation of the alveoli.
What separates the air inside the alveoli from the blood?
Alveolar interstitial cell wall
What is lingular fibrosis?
The lingula is a projection of the upper lobe of the left lung. Lingular fibrosis is scarring of the alveoli, or air sacs, in that location. There is no known cure for lung fibrosis.
Where is the site where Gases are exchanged?
Alveoli are site of gas exchange. Actual diffusion of gases occurs at interstitial space between capillaries and alveolar cells.
What causes the ground glass appearance on a chest xray?
A ground-glass appearance on a chest X-ray typically indicates the presence of interstitial fluid or inflammation in the lungs, which can be caused by various conditions such as pneumonia, pulmonary edema, or interstitial lung diseases. It reflects a partial filling of the alveoli, leading to reduced visibility of the underlying structures. This radiological sign can also be associated with conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or certain infections, including COVID-19.
Scar tissue that replaces the pulmonary alveolar walls is known as pulmonary?
fibrosis. It results in thickening and stiffening of the lung tissue, making it difficult for oxygen to pass through the walls of the alveoli and into the bloodstream. This can lead to problems with breathing and oxygen exchange in the lungs.
What is an illness of the lungs which causes the air sacs to expand and lose their elasticity?
this could be cause by a condition called fibrosis where the alveoli walls scar and thicken making a larger diffusion distance. also causing the walls to lose elasticity. this could be cause by a condition called fibrosis where the alveoli walls scar and thicken making a larger diffusion distance. also causing the walls to lose elasticity. this could be cause by a condition called fibrosis where the alveoli walls scar and thicken making a larger diffusion distance. also causing the walls to lose elasticity.
What is the site for gas exchange?
the organ that is involved in gas exchange is the lung. the specific lung structure that is the site for gas exchange is the alveolus which is part of the alveoli, which is found in the lung.
How do pulmonary agents cause pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary agents can cause pulmonary edema by disrupting the normal balance of fluid in the lungs, leading to fluid accumulation in the air sacs (alveoli) and interstitial spaces. This can result from mechanisms such as increased capillary permeability, inflammation, or increased hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary circulation. Ultimately, this leads to impaired gas exchange and breathing difficulties.
What connects the respiratory and circulatory system?
Alveoli
What cause the aveolar wall to collapse?
The alveolar walls can collapse due to several factors, including a decrease in surfactant production, which reduces surface tension and makes it harder for the alveoli to remain open. Conditions such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or lung fibrosis can also lead to inflammation and damage to the alveolar structure. Additionally, increased pressure from surrounding tissues or airways can contribute to alveolar collapse, known as atelectasis.
