Unit 9 Problem 3: Breathlessness on Walking

Here, you will find all the content for Unit 9 Problem 3. This problem discusses the following topics:

Unit II (Respiratory System):

• Airway structure and function 

• Dyspnea 

• Mechanics of breathing 

• Lung compliance 

• Regulation of respiration 

• Ventilation and perfusion 

• Gas exchange and gas transport 

• Pulmonary circulation 

• Hypoxia 

• Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve 

• Respiratory infections 

Unit III (Cardiovascular System):

• Pulmonary circulation 

• Heart failure 

• Cardiac-cycle 

• Recording and interpretation of ECG 

• Chest radiographs interpretation 

• Chest examination 

• Anatomic shunts