Monday, March 28, 2011

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS


RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
     Asphyxia :  It is a condition caused by increase in C02 concentration in tissue.
     Hypoxia :  Shortage of oxygen supply to body.
     Hypopnoea :  Slow breathing
     Hyperpnoea : Rapid breathing
     Apnoea : No breathing
     Dyspnoea : Painful breathing except in upright position
     Orthopnoea : Difficult breathing
     Tachypnoea : Rapid shallow breathing

No comments:

Post a Comment