Restrictive
Restrictive Lung Disease
Restrictive lung disease (pronounced: rih-STRIK-tiv lung dih-ZEEZ) is a category of respiratory disease characterized by a reduction in lung volume, either because of an alteration in lung parenchyma, or because of a disease of the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular apparatus.
Etymology
The term "restrictive" comes from the Latin word "restrictus", which means "drawn back, tightened". It refers to the restricted lung expansion in people suffering from this disease.
Related Terms
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
- Spirometry: A common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale.
- Interstitial lung disease: A group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
- Pulmonary fibrosis: A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred.
Symptoms
Symptoms of restrictive lung disease include shortness of breath, cough, and wheezing. In severe cases, it can lead to respiratory failure and death.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of restrictive lung disease typically involves pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, and imaging tests such as a chest X-ray or CT scan. In some cases, a lung biopsy may be necessary.
Treatment
Treatment for restrictive lung disease typically involves managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This may include oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and in severe cases, lung transplantation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Restrictive
- Wikipedia's article - Restrictive
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