Ch. 5 Key Terms Flashcards
Antitussive
A drug that inhibits or suppresses the cough reflex
Areosolization
The process or act of converting some physical substance into the form of particles small and light enough to be carried on the air i.e. Into an aerosol.
Bronchoconstriction
Narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles, which results in increased airway resistance and decreased airflow.
Bronchodilation
Widening lumen of bronchi and bronchioles, which results from relaxation of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles. Airway resistance is decreased, and airflow is increased.
Decongestant
A substance that reduces the swelling of mucous membranes.
Expectorant
A drug that enhances the expulsion of secretions from the respiratory tract.
Humidification
Addition of moisture to the air.
IgA (Immunoglobulin A)
Class of antibody produced on mucous membrane surfaces, such as those of the respiratory tract.
Inspissated
Thickened or dried out.
Mucolytic
Having the ability to breakdown mucus.
Nebulization
The process of converting liquid medication into a spray that can be carried into the respiratory system by inhaled air.
Nonproductive cough
A cough that does not result in coughing up of mucus, secretions, or debris (a dry cough).
Productive cough
A cough that results in coughing up mucus, secretions, and debris.
Reverse sneeze
Aspiration reflex - short periods of noisy inspiratory effort in dogs.
Surfactant
A mixture of phospholipids secreted by type II alveolar cells that reduce surface tension in pulmonary fluids.
Viscid
Sticky.
