Assessment - Upper Respiratory Pathology Flashcards
1
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laryngitis
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inflammation of the larynx
2
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laryngotracheobronchitis
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inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
3
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rhinitis
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inflammation of the nasal passages
4
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sinusitis
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inflammation of the sinu
5
Q
pansinusitis
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inflammation of all sinuses
6
Q
sleep apnea
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a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep
7
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tonsillitis
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inflammation of the tonsils
8
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tracheitis
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inflammation of the trachea
9
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tracheomalacia
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softening of the trachea