Possible Causes for reversible airway obstruction Bronchial Asthma Asthma is a relatively common condition that is characterized by at least partially reversible inflammation of the airways and reversible airway obstruction due to airway [radiopaedia.org] Asthma is a chronic disorder of the airways that is characterized by reversible airflow obstruction and airway inflammation, persistent airway hyperreactivity, and airway [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] REMODELING CONCLUDING REMARKS ACKNOWLEDGMENT LITERATURE CITED Abstract Abstract Asthma is a chronic disorder of the airways that is characterized by reversible airflow obstruction [dx.doi.org] Allergic Asthma It is characterized by chronic airway inflammation, reversible airway obstruction, airway hyper-responsiveness, and ultimately airway tissue remodeling. [biomodels.com] Abstract Allergic asthma, caused by inhaled allergens such as house dust mite or grass pollen, is characterized by reversible airway obstruction, associated with an eosinophilic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hyperactive Airway Disease Given a reversible component of airway obstruction, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Expert Panel on Asthma supports the use of antiinflammatory therapy. 7 Hence [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org] […] hyperreactivity or some sort of reversible airway obstruction. [en.wikipedia.org] When the patient is well again and if they are old enough to cooperate, you can consider pulmonary function testing to look for reversible airway obstruction. #4 Have a fancy [forums.studentdoctor.net] Bronchial Spasm In this case, d-penicillamine-induced reversible airway obstruction developed, despite the "go slow--go low" regimen as suggested to reduce the incidence of its side effects [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Corticosteroids and inhaled salbutamol in patients with reversible airway obstruction markedly decrease the incidence of bronchospasm after tracheal intubation. [thieme-connect.com] Bronchiolitis Although it is true that a small subset of children with bronchiolitis may have reversible airway obstruction resulting from smooth muscle constriction, attempts to define [doi.org] This blocks the air passages creating an airway obstruction that can’t be reversed. [healthline.com] Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Four mushroom workers have developed an extrinsic allergic alveolitis, after working with the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). After provocation with aerosolized spores under laboratory conditions, the four patients showed the complaints of an extrinsic allergic alveolitis; a rise of body temperature,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Byssinosis They are reversible in the early stages, but prolonged exposure results in chronic airway obstruction, bronchitis, and emphysema with fibrosis, leading to respiratory failure [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Treatment Therapy for early-stage byssinosis focuses on reversing airway narrowing. Antihistamines may be prescribed to reduce tightness in the chest. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Obstructive patterns are likely in patients who have had recurrent symptoms for more than 10 years. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Acute Bronchitis Jr Pulmonary function tests in acute bronchitis: evidence for reversible airways obstruction. J Fam Practice. 1987;25:251–6. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] Worrall G. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Input: Occupational Risks Risk of Airway Diseases Work-related asthma Asthma is an inflammatory airways disease causing episodic, reversible airways obstruction. [cdc.gov] Bronchitis Input: Occupational Risks Risk of Airway Diseases Work-related asthma Asthma is an inflammatory airways disease causing episodic, reversible airways obstruction. [cdc.gov] Respiratory Diseases Input: Occupational Risks Risk of Airway Diseases Work-related asthma Asthma is an inflammatory airways disease causing episodic, reversible airways obstruction [web.archive.org] Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection […] of pathological airway obstruction ( 13 ). [jtd.amegroups.com] […] antitussive effect of tiotropium occurred without demonstrable bronchodilation, thus highlighting the concept that tiotropium may have pharmacological effects beyond that of reversal [jtd.amegroups.com] Hypersensitivity Comparison of the prevalence of reversible airways obstruction in rural and urban Zimbabwean children. Thorax. 1991 Aug. 46(8):549-53. [Medline]. [emedicine.com] Cardiac Asthma While asthma is a reversible airway obstruction, COPD is irreversible. Sudden exposure to cold, humidity and pollution can precipitate asthma in susceptible individuals. [thehindu.com] Источник: Медицинский словарь … Медицинские термины asthma — An inflammatory disease of the lungs characterized by reversible (in most cases) airway obstruction. [medicine.academic.ru] Hypertension Reverse remodelling of the atria after treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea with continuous positive airway pressure: evidence from electro-mechanical and endocrine markers [doi.org] Atopy Asthma is a disorder that includes airway obstruction that is reversible, lungs that are much more sensitive to allergens and irritants, and chronic airway inflammation. [jamanetwork.com] […] inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction. [thorax.bmj.com] A theoretical paradigm has evolved in which allergen exposure produces atopic sensitisation and continued exposure leads to clinical asthma through the development of airways [thorax.bmj.com] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease OBJECTIVE: Introduction: Out of all respiratory diseases COPD is the leading cause of death and is characterized with diffuse non-reversible airway obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Participants were not included or excluded on the basis of reversibility of their airway obstruction. [doi.org] Treatment of exacerbations ensures adequate oxygenation and near-normal blood pH, reverses airway obstruction, and treats any cause. [merckmanuals.com] Food Poisoning Asthma The National Asthma Education Program's expert panel report defines asthma as “a lung disease with the following characteristics: 1) airway obstruction that is reversible [doi.org] 2) airway inflammation; and 3) increased airway responsiveness to a variety of stimuli.” 7 The panel states that the prevalence of asthma is approximately 10% in the pediatric [doi.org] Food Allergy Allergic asthma (asthma symptoms triggered by an allergic reaction) : Characterized by airway obstruction that is at least partially reversible with medication and is always [web.archive.org] Epinephrine relieves airway swelling and obstruction, and improves blood circulation; blood vessels are tightened and heart rate is increased, improving circulation to body [en.wikipedia.org] If administered in a timely manner, epinephrine can reverse its effects. [en.wikipedia.org] Obesity Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disorder of airways, is associated with reversible airway obstruction and increased airway responsiveness to a variety of stimuli. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Reversal of obstructive sleep apnoea by continuous positive airway pressure applied through the nares. Lancet 1981 ; 1 : 862 -5. 78. [doi.org] Reversal of obstructive sleep apnoea by continuous positive airway pressure applied through the nares. Lancet 1981;1:862-5. [ PubMed ] 78. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anticholinergic Toxicity Treatment of Disorders Characterized by Reversible Airway Obstruction in Childhood: are Anti-cholinergic Agents the Answer?. Curr Pharm Des. 2012 Feb 27. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com] What is the duration of effect of physostigmine What are relative contraindications to physostigmine use reversible airway disease, PVD, bladder/intestinal obstruction, conduction [quizlet.com] Atropine at the bedside to reverse cholinergic toxicity. [quizlet.com] Acidosis Treatment Return to top Treatment is aimed at the underlying lung disease, and may include: Bronchodilator drugs to reverse some airways obstruction Methods to stop smoking [web.archive.org] […] some types of airway obstruction Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (sometimes called CPAP or BiPAP) or a breathing machine, if needed Oxygen if the blood oxygen level [nlm.nih.gov] airway disease and severe bronchospasm. [slideshare.net] Status Asthmaticus Treatment goals • Reverse airway obstruction • Correct Hypoxemia • Prevent or treat complications like pneumothorax and respiratory arrest 4. Etiology 5. [slideshare.net] The goal of office and emergency room management of acute asthma is reversal of airway obstruction by the administration of inhaled β-adrenergic medications. [mayoclinicproceedings.org] […] therapy for status asthmaticus (episodes of asthma unresponsive to usually effective outpatient therapy and necessitating hospitalization), primarily addresses treatment of airway [mayoclinicproceedings.org] Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder in adults and children, which is characterized by repetitive transient reversible upper airway obstructions during [doi.org] However, it cannot fundamentally reverse airway obstruction. [journals.plos.org] The original study results were published in the British medical journal The Lancet and entitled “ Reversal of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea by Continuous Positive Airway Pressure [sleepreviewmag.com] Chronic Bronchitis Input: Occupational Risks Risk of Airway Diseases Work-related asthma Asthma is an inflammatory airways disease causing episodic, reversible airways obstruction. [cdc.gov] Respiratory Diseases Input: Occupational Risks Risk of Airway Diseases Work-related asthma Asthma is an inflammatory airways disease causing episodic, reversible airways obstruction [web.archive.org] Pulmonary Emphysema Eventually, the small airways in the lung become narrowed and destroyed. Asthma is also characterized by airflow obstruction. [merckmanuals.com] Pathophysiology Pathologic changes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occur in the large (central) airways, the small (peripheral) bronchioles, and the lung parenchyma [emedicine.com] However, unlike airflow obstruction in COPD, airflow obstruction in asthma is completely reversible in most people, either spontaneously or with treatment. [merckmanuals.com] Hyperkalemia obstruction, leading to cardiac arrest. 150 – 155 Maternal Cardiac Arrest Not Immediately Reversed by BLS and ACLS Emergency Cesarean Section in Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation [doi.org] Induction of general anesthesia may lead to loss of airway control or pulmonary aspiration, and emergence from anesthesia can be associated with hypoventilation or airway [doi.org] Atelectasis Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) during anesthesia induction and reversal of anesthesia-induced atelectasis after intubation by a recruitment maneuver may decrease [unboundmedicine.com] Commonly Associated Conditions Obstructive lung diseases (COPD and asthma) Trauma ARDS, neonatal RDS, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, pleural effusion, pneumothorax [unboundmedicine.com] Obstruction of the Lung Patients with COPD are generally thought to have little or no reversibility of airway obstruction, while airway obstruction in asthma patients is often fully reversible [ [advanceweb.com] Asthma being a reversible obstruction of airways is often considered separately, but many COPD patients also have some degree of reversibility in their airways. [en.wikipedia.org] Reversible airway diseases, such as asthma and some forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that have a reversible obstructive component, have increased in prevalence [ajmc.com] Heart Failure Patients with asthma and reversible airway obstruction were excluded from the trials of beta blockers in heart failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] If there is no significant airway reversibility, the patient should be able to tolerate beta blockers. [nps.org.au] These include patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction and older adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Obstructive Sleep Apnea Despite the high efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to reverse upper airway obstruction in sleep apnea, treatment effectiveness is limited by variable [doi.org] Reversal of obstructive sleep apnoea by continuous positive airway pressure applied through the nares. Lancet. 1981;1(8225):862-5. Gay P, Weaver T, Loube D, Iber C. [archhealthinvestigation.com.br] Reversal of obstructive sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure applied through the nares. [doi.org] Congestive Heart Failure Patients with asthma and reversible airway obstruction were excluded from the trials of beta blockers in heart failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] These include patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction and older adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
