dyspnea
pulmonary edema
accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs
Asthma
airway is inflamed with increased vascular permeability and edema formation. Tenacious mucus makes breathing more labored and expiration more difficult
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
alternating periods of deep, shallow breathing, and periods of apnea
Emphysema
alveoli become enlarged and lose their elasticity, which causes a trapping of air in the alveolar sacs
cause of dyspnea
asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, alveolar problems: pneumonia, aspiration, pneumothorax pulmonary edema
pneumothorax
complete or partial collapse of lung caused by air in the pleural space
aspiration
foreign substance in airways and lungs
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
patient awakens at night with SOB
kuusmaul repirations
seen in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis
s/s of dyspnea
SOB, cyanosis, labored breathing, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Anaphylaxis
hypersensitivity reaction, resulting in severe laryngeal edema, bronchospasm and vascular collapse
pneumonia
infection of the lung parenchyma
Chronic bronchitis
inflammation, thickening, and swelling of mucous
dyspnea
is subjective breathing experience that an individual reports as "uncomfortable" or as not being able to "catch my breath"