Question 1

what is the definition or description of: bronchi?

Accepted Answer

An airway : Bronchi are the major passageways through which air passes in and out of the lung. The bronchi divide into smaller passageways to distribute air throughout the lung. It is like a system of tubes that divide and spread out through the lungs.

Question 2

which organelle is responsible for removing foreign materials from bronchi?

Accepted Answer

Lung lining cells: The larger bronchiole tubes and upper system are lined with cells with little, moving hairs called cilia, which constantly sweep stuff out of the lungs to the pharynx where they can be spat out or swallowed.  An issue with smokers is that the toxicity of the smoke inhibits the activity of these cilia.  For chronic lung issues, see your pulmonary specialist for evaluation.

Question 3

i've bronchus pain. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Bronchus pain: Bronchi do not normally cause pain unless they are badly inflammed - in this instance the pain is related to breathing. Please see your doctor.

Question 4

what lines the inner wall of the bronchus?

Accepted Answer

Bronchial epithelium: Bronchial epithelium is a structure made of several layers of cells, that have different shapes and functions, such as making mucus, and clearing mucus.

Question 5

what happens in left bronchus when the right is blocked with foreign objects?

Accepted Answer

Increased importance: All the air being breathed is vented into the left lung, which is physically separated from the right side.  The first concern is that the right sided obstruction does not move into the left side also, or cause total tracheal obstruction.  Place the patient on his or her right side with the left side up.  While no oxygen is getting to the right side, deoxygenation will occur.

Question 6

how can i find whether is bronchi or pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Chest xray: Often a physician can tell by examining a patient's chest whether bronchitis or pneumonia is present by listening to the lung sounds as the patient breathes in and out, but a chest x-ray is needed to confirm the presence of pneumonia.

Question 7

what is the difference between sputum from bronchus and alveoli?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Since alveoli are connected to the bronchi/bronchioles the sputum in these locations are similar.  Infection can occur in either location.

Question 8

does tar stay in bronchi or trachea from smoking?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on how much smoking and for how long.  No real “tar” in bronchi or trachea but there are abnormalities of bronchial and tracheal function plus deposition of various carcinogenic (cancer producing) materials.  These clear at various rates - earliest after several months, latest over many years.  Other effects (poor circulation) may also take years to correct

Question 9

is it  possible to have a nodule and not a tumor in the bronchi

Accepted Answer

Definition: Actually, the terms nodule and tumor are essentially synonymous. If you're asking if a brochial mass (tumor, nodule, growth, neoplasm) can be benign and not a cancer, the answer is yes. I'm sure you're in capable hands now, and the appropriate investigation will be done.  Good luck.

Question 10

what is the purpose of the cartilage rings of trachea and bronchi?

Accepted Answer

Support: The tracheal and bronchial cartilage rings help support air exchange as you breathe in and out and the lungs inflate and deflate. Prevents collapse and obstruction with exhalation.

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