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    The document discusses the pathophysiology of pneumonia in an 82-year-old man with a history of asthma. Predisposing factors included his age, history of asthma, and exposure to secondhand smoke from his husband. Precipitating factors were the entry and multiplication of bacteria like Staphylococcus and gram-negative bacteria in his respiratory system, which his immune system was ineffective in fighting off. This led to inflammation, increased mucus production, cough, dyspnea, and decreased lung compliance as the infection damaged his lungs.

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    The document discusses the pathophysiology of pneumonia in an 82-year-old man with a history of asthma. Predisposing factors included his age, history of asthma, and exposure to secondhand smoke from his husband. Precipitating factors were the entry and multiplication of bacteria like Staphylococcus and gram-negative bacteria in his respiratory system, which his immune system was ineffective in fighting off. This led to inflammation, increased mucus production, cough, dyspnea, and decreased lung compliance as the infection damaged his lungs.

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    The document discusses the pathophysiology of pneumonia in an 82-year-old man with a history of asthma. Predisposing factors included his age, history of asthma, and exposure to secondhand smoke from his husband. Precipitating factors were the entry and multiplication of bacteria like Staphylococcus and gram-negative bacteria in his respiratory system, which his immune system was ineffective in fighting off. This led to inflammation, increased mucus production, cough, dyspnea, and decreased lung compliance as the infection damaged his lungs.

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    The document discusses the pathophysiology of pneumonia in an 82-year-old man with a history of asthma. Predisposing factors included his age, history of asthma, and exposure to secondhand smoke from his husband. Precipitating factors were the entry and multiplication of bacteria like Staphylococcus and gram-negative bacteria in his respiratory system, which his immune system was ineffective in fighting off. This led to inflammation, increased mucus production, cough, dyspnea, and decreased lung compliance as the infection damaged his lungs.

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    Chapter V

    Pathophysiology

    Predisposing Precipitatin
    Factors: g factors:

    Age: 82 years Environment


    old Bacteria
    Husband is a
    smoker
    History of Asthma Entry of
    attack Microorganism to
    respiratory system
    through inspiration/
    aspiration
    staphylococcus and
    gram negative
    bacteria)

    Activation of normal
    pulmonary defenses

    Ineffective immune
    response resulting to
    overwhelming
    infection
    Penetrate the sterile
    lower respiratory

    Organism multiplies and


    releases damaging
    toxins

    Release of
    inflammatory factors

    Increased
    Chills Inflammation mucus
    and Fever
    production
    Vasodilation
    and increase Cough
    blood flow
    Decrease lung
    Alveolar compliance
    Crackles capillary
    leakage Dyspnea
    Altered gas
    exchange

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