KOAH geri dönüşümsüz (irreversible) hava yolu darlığı ile karakterize ilerleyici (progresif) bir akciğer hastalığıdır. KOAH’ın nedeni, uzun süre, başlıca sigara dumanı olmak üzere, duman, zararlı toz ya da kimyasal maddelere maruziyettir. Uzun süre biomass (odun, tezek vs.) dumanına maruziyet de KOAH sebepleri arasında sayılır. profdromerdeniz.com.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease characterized by the hardening and loss of elasticity of the lungs, a condition in which there is an increase in connective tissue in the lungs called fibrosis. This increase in connective tissue disrupts the structure of the lung tissue. Thorax HRCT is the most important test for the diagnosis. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. There is no cure for the disease.
COPD is a progressive lung disease characterized by irreversible airway obstruction. COPD is usually caused by prolonged exposure to smoke, harmful dust or chemicals, mainly cigarette smoke. Exposure to biomass (wood, manure, etc.) smoke for a long time is also considered among the causes of COPD.
Spirometry is an extremely easy to perform pulmonary function test to be used to measure lung volumes, capacities and respiratory flow rates.
Spirometre akciğer hacim, kapasite ve solunum akım hızlarının ölçüldüğü, yapılması son derece kolay olan bir testtir.