Respiratory Disorders Tutorial

1. Provide the pathogenesis of the common cold

2. State the signs and symptoms that may be associated with the common cold

3. Briefly describe the spread and risk factors associated with influenza

4. List the steps involved in the management of influenza

5. Provide a definition for ‘hay fever’

6. Discuss tonsillitis under the following headings:

a. Signs and symptoms

b. Treatment/management

7. Name potential causative factors for emphysema

8. Describe a basic pathogenesis of emphysema

9. Explain what is meant by ‘pneumonia’

10. Briefly discuss the management of pneumonia

11. Name the causative organism associated with tuberculosis

12. Describe tuberculosis under the following headings

a. Pathogenesis

b. Signs and symptoms

c. Management

13. List FOUR factors that could trigger an asthma episode/attack

14. List the possible signs and symptoms of asthma