RESPIRATORY DISORDERS Asthma – is a condition where the airway becomes inflamed, and restricts the flow of air into and out of the lungs. This creates a wheezing sound that is usually easily heard. Wheezing is high-pitched, and may even sound like a whistling noise when the sufferer tries ...
(2 receptors) Leukotrienes released during the inflammatory response contract bronchiolar smooth muscle important in asthma & bronchitis Lung volumes Learn in laboratory: *tidal volume, *inspiratory reserve volume, *expiratory reserve volume, residual volume, functional residual capacity, *vital capacity...