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Identify the mechanisms that lead to various respiratory conditions, including dyspnea, PND, abnormal respirations, hypoxemia, and others, and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, causes, and differences in pediatric and adult patients with respiratory diseases.

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Introduction to Respiratory Mechanisms and Disorders

Understanding the mechanisms underlying respiratory conditions is essential for diagnosis and treatment. Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, results from mechanisms such as increased airway resistance, alveolar hypoventilation, and impaired gas exchange. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) is commonly caused by left-sided heart failure, where nocturnal fluid redistribution increases pulmonary venous pressures, leading to pulmonary congestion. It is relieved by sitting up or standing, which reduces venous return. Kussmaul respirations, characterized by deep and labored breathing, are typical of metabolic acidosis, particularly diabetic ketoacidosis, as a compensatory response to increase carbon dioxide elimination. Cheyne-Stokes respirations, involving cyclical waxing and waning of breathing depth, stem from central nervous system dysregulation, often seen in heart failure or brain injury, reflecting unstable respiratory control. Cyanosis develops when hemoglobin desaturation reaches approximately 5 g/dL, regardless of the total hemoglobin concentration, indicating significant hypoxemia. Hypoventilation causes elevated PaCO2 levels, leading to respiratory acidosis, while hyperventilation lowers PaCO2, resulting in respiratory alkalosis. Clubbing refers to bulbous swelling of the fingertips due to prolonged hypoxia stimulating vascular proliferation in the nail beds. High altitude produces hypoxemia by decreasing atmospheric oxygen pressure, impairing oxygen diffusion into blood. Pulmonary edema and fibrosis cause hypoxemia through fluid accumulation and thickening of alveolar-capillary membranes, reducing gas exchange surface area. Alveolar dead space, the volume of alveoli that are ventilated but not perfused, results from pulmonary embolism. A pleural rupture creating a one-way valve leads to tension pneumothorax, where trapped air compresses lung tissue. In exudative pleural effusions, fluid is watery and results from increased capillary hydrostatic pressure or decreased plasma oncotic pressure, often due to heart failure or infections. Chest wall restrictions arise from deformities, trauma, or neuromuscular disorders impacting lung expansion. Atelectasis, the collapse of alveoli, occurs when collateral ventilation is absent, as in obstructive tumors or obstructed airways. In bronchiectasis, both constriction and dilation deform the bronchi due to chronic inflammation and infection. Silicosis and asbestosis share pathophysiological features such as fibrosis and increased risk of lung cancer, resulting from inhalation of silica and asbestos fibers, respectively. Acute lung injury characterized by inflammation and alveolocapillary damage is exemplified by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Pulmonary edema can be caused by left heart failure, increased capillary permeability, or lymphatic obstruction, usually when pulmonary capillary wedge pressure exceeds 18 mm Hg. In ARDS, inflammatory mediators like proteolytic enzymes and free radicals are released by activated neutrophils, damaging the alveolar-capillary membrane and disrupting gas exchange. The primary cause of pulmonary edema in ARDS is increased permeability of pulmonary capillaries leading to protein-rich fluid leak into alveoli. Diseases requiring increased expiratory effort include obstructive pulmonary diseases like asthma and COPD. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) contributes to asthma's pathophysiology by mediating allergic responses, while inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 promote eosinophilic inflammation and IgE production. Clinical manifestations of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, often with episodic exacerbations. Effective chronic asthma management begins with inhaled corticosteroids to control inflammation and prevent exacerbations. In chronic bronchitis, bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae become embedded in secretions, perpetuating infection and inflammation. Chronic bronchitis involves mucus hypersecretion, airway inflammation, and a chronic cough lasting at least three months in two consecutive years. Emphysema is characterized by abnormal enlargement of air spaces and destruction of alveolar walls, leading to impaired gas exchange. Smoking contributes to emphysema by exposing alveolar walls to oxidative stress and inflammation, causing tissue destruction. Clinical signs include dyspnea, decreased breath sounds, and hyperinflation. The most common route for lower respiratory tract infection is aspiration or inhalation of pathogens. Pneumonia manifests as cough, fever, chest pain, and airway secretion. Tuberculosis activates macrophages and T cells as part of the immune response to attack Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A localized area of suppuration and tissue destruction in the lung is called a lung abscess. Pulmonary hypertension results from increased resistance in pulmonary vessels, often due to vasoconstriction, fibrosis, or destruction of small arteries, leading to increased pulmonary arterial pressure. Clinical manifestations include dyspnea, fatigue, and signs of right-sided heart failure. In children, chest wall compliance is higher compared to adults, allowing greater flexibility but also increasing vulnerability to respiratory problems. Nasal congestion poses a significant risk to infants because they are primarily nasal breathers, which can lead to hypoxia when nasal passages are blocked. The risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm infants decreases with gestational age, particularly after 34-36 weeks, when surfactant production begins adequately. Croup most commonly manifests as acute viral laryngotracheobronchitis, characterized by barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness. Predisposing factors for neonatal RDS include prematurity, maternal diabetes, and cesarean delivery without labor. The primary cause of RDS in neonates is surfactant deficiency, leading to alveolar collapse. The primary problem in neonatal RDS is alveolar instability due to lack of surfactant, which impairs lung compliance and oxygenation. Post-atelectasis in neonatal RDS triggers inflammation and further surfactant inactivation, perpetuating respiratory failure. Bronchiolitis, often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), occurs mainly in infants. Bacterial pneumonia in children presents with cough, fever, tachypnea, and infiltrates on radiography. Childhood asthma involves increased airway hyperreactivity, mucus production, and inflammation driven by IgE and eosinophils. The T lymphocyte phenotype Th2 plays a key role in mediating allergic asthma, promoting cytokine release. Cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 drive eosinophilic inflammation and IgE synthesis. Childhood asthma manifests as recurrent episodes of wheezing, cough, and difficulty breathing, often triggered by allergens, exercise, or infections. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) involves diffuse alveolar damage, inflammation, and severe hypoxemia with bilateral infiltrates. Fibroblast growth factors in ARDS promote abnormal tissue repair, leading to fibrosis and impaired gas exchange. Diffuse pulmonary thrombosis exacerbates edema by obstructing pulmonary blood flow, increasing capillary pressure, and impairing ventilation-perfusion matching. Cystic fibrosis (CF) results from mutations in the CFTR gene, causing defective chloride transport, leading to viscous secretions in multiple organs including the lungs. In CF, cytokine abnormalities include elevated levels of IL-8 and other pro-inflammatory mediators, contributing to chronic inflammation. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) most frequently occurs between 2 and 4 months of age, often linked to sleep position, prematurity, and immature autonomic regulation of breathing.

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