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bronchial asthma - what it is? |
It is an increased irritability of bronchial tree with paroxysmal narrowing of the airways which may reverse spontaneously or after treatment. |
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bronchial asthma - major categories |
1.Atopic 2.Non – atopic 3.Pharmacological substances – induced 4.Occupational |
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bronchial asthma - morphology |
• Goblet cell metaplasia • Mucous plug • Eosinophilic granulocytes in submucosal layer • Thickened basement membrane • Smooth muscle hypertrophy in bronchial wall |
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bronchial asthma - complications |
• Diffuse pulmonary emphysema • Spontaneous pneumothorax • Emphysema of mediastinum |
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bronchial asthma - causes of death |
• Chronic right-sided heart failure • Respiratory failure • Status asthmaticus • Asphyxia |
