Handling and Evaluation 1. Handling and Evaluation of lung biopsies Understand methods 2. Understand methods for detection

lungs are part of our respiratory system trachea, bronchioles, nasal cavity, larynx and the pharynx  The lungs are part of our respiratory system along with the trachea, bronchioles, nasal cavity, larynx and the pharynx. respiratory system not be able to breathe in the oxygen we need to live.  Without our respiratory system our bodies would not be able to breathe in the oxygen we need to live.

the bronchi, the bronchioles, and the alveoliThe alveoli the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.  The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles, and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

 Your lungs, as part of the respiratory system work to bring oxygen into the body and exhale waste gases carbon dioxide out of the bodyAs this takes place your lungs expand and decrease in size.  Your lungs, as part of the respiratory system work to bring oxygen into the body and exhale waste gases such as carbon dioxide out of the body. As this takes place your lungs expand and decrease in size.

 The blood cells  The blood cells that circulate through tiny blood vessels near the lungs pick up oxygen and carry it around the body to the sites of respiration. oxygen will soon react with glucose energy that our bodies need.  The oxygen will soon react with glucose to produce energy that our bodies need.

blood pressure  Help in the regulation of blood pressure. pH of blood  Balance the pH of blood.  Filter out small blood clot from veins  Filter out small blood clot from veins.  Influence the concentration of some biologic substances and drugs used in medicine in blood. airflow for the creation of vocal sounds.  Provide airflow for the creation of vocal sounds.

The diaphragm separates the lungs and heart from the organs in your abdomen.  The base of your lungs rests on the diaphragm. The diaphragm separates the lungs and heart from the organs in your abdomen. rib cage. They are protected by the breast bone, back bone as well as the rib cage.  As the background picture shows your lungs are enclosed within your rib cage. They are protected by the breast bone, back bone as well as the rib cage.

 Pulmonary allograft biopsies care of lung transplant patients.  Pulmonary allograft biopsies are an important aspect in the care of lung transplant patients.  The biopsies are reviewed histological findings that may reveal acute rejection, infection, airway inflammation, chronic rejection (bronchiolitis obliterans), and/or vascular rejection  The biopsies are reviewed to assess for histological findings that may reveal acute rejection, infection, airway inflammation, chronic rejection (bronchiolitis obliterans), and/or vascular rejection.

Evaluating tissue for the presence infection is very important as an infectious process may occur simultaneously with rejection be a confounding factor in the interpretation of lung transplant biopsies.  Evaluating tissue for the presence of infection is very important as an infectious process may occur simultaneously with rejection and be a confounding factor in the interpretation of lung transplant biopsies.  Additional diagnostic made about the presence or absence of chronic airway rejection (bronchiolitis obliterans) chronic vascular rejection  Additional diagnostic comments may be made about the presence or absence of chronic airway rejection (bronchiolitis obliterans), as well as chronic vascular rejection.

disrupts the DNA in your body’s cells smoking, air pollution, and radon gas etc  Lung cancer, like all cancers is a disease that disrupts the DNA in your body’s cells. There are many different causes that can cause lung cancer; smoking, air pollution, and radon gas etc. small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.  There are two types, small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These are determined by the appearance of the tumor cells.  These are determined by the appearance of the tumor cells.

 Silicosis respiratory disease inhaling silica dust.  Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling silica dust. simple chronic, accelerated and acute silicosis.  Three types of silicosis exist; simple chronic, accelerated and acute silicosis.  It can be detected by either a chest x-ray, pulmonary function tests purified protein derivative or a skin test.  The outcome varies on the amount of damage to the lungs.

 Asthma – is a chronic, ongoing lung disease linked to acute flare-ups or attacks of difficulty with breathing.  Pneumonia - is a general term for a wide variety of conditions that cause an inflammation of the lungs.  Bronchitis – is an inflammation of the air passages within the lungs.  Pulmonary fibrosis – is hardening or scarring of lung tissue because of excess collagen.  COPD – is a chronic, ongoing, progressive disease of the lower respiratory tract in the lungs.

 Cystic fibrosis – is a chronic, progressive and debilitating disease that affects the lungs, intestines, liver, and pancreas.  Mesothelioma – is a relatively rare cancer, that is usually associated with asbestos.  Tuberculosis – is a bacteria that usually causes disease in the lung.  Collapsed lung – is a condition where all or part of the lung collapses or deflates due to the space between the lung and the chest cavity becoming filled with air.  Lung abscess – is having pus in the lung.  Respiratory infections – is any infection that occurs to the respiratory system.

 Don’t smoke anything.  Maintain a healthy diet.  Try to exercise regularly.  Being immunized can lower your risk of contracting a lung condition.  Use a humidifier to help keep your home as free of irritants and germs as possible.