Describe nebulization. What will be an ideal ...

[james0929]

Describe nebulization.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Perform a Google Image search using the keywords x-ray and COPD. Study the x-ray images and describe the difference between normal lungs and lungs with chronic obstructive disease.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[xiazhe]

Answer to Question 1

Nebulization is another term for aerosolization. Nebulization takes a liquid medication and turns it into an aerosol (very small droplets suspended in air) that can be inhaled. The droplets of medication are small enough to pass to the lower bronchioles.

Answer to Question 2

Items that students may mention include bronchial wall thickening, bullae, flattening of the diaphragm, barrel chest.

[james0929]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

Gracias!