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CH. 5 Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests Flashcards

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adenoid/o

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adenoids

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alveol/o

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alveolus (s)
alveoli (pl.)

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atel/o

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imperfect/incomplete

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bronch/o

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bronchus

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bronchi/o

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bronchus (s.)
bronchi (pl.)

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capn/o

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carbon dioxide

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coni/o

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dust

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diaphragmat/o

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diaphragm

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epiglott/o

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epiglottis

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hem/o

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blood

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laryng/o

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larynx

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lob/o

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lobe

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mediastin/o

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mediastinum

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muc/o

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mucus

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nas/o

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nose

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orth/o

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straight

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ox/i

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oxygen

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pharyng/o

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pharynx

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phon/o

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sound/voice

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pleur/o

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Pleura

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pneum/o

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Lung/air

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pneumon/o

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L ung/air

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pulmon/o

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Lung

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py/o

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Pus

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rhin/o

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Nose

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sept/o

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Septum

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sinus/o

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Sinuses

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somn/o

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Sleep

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spir/o

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Breathe/breathing

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thorac/o

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Thorax, chest, chest cavity

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tonsill/o

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Tonsil (s)

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trache/o

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Trachea

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a-

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Absence of /without

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an-

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Absence of /without

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endo-

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Within

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eu-

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Normal/good

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poly-

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Many, much

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tachy-

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Fast

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-ar

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Pertaining to

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-ary

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pertaining to

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-cele

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hernia/protrusion

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-centesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate fluid

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-desis

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surgical fixation

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-eal

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Pertaining to

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-ectasis

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Dilation/expansion

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-ectomy

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excision or surgical removal

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-emia

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in the blood

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-meter

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instrument used to measure

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-metry

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measurement

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-pnea

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breathing

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-ptysis

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spitting or coughing

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-rrhagia

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excessive bleeding

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-scope

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instrument used for visual examination

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-scopic

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Pertaining to visual examination

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-scopy

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Visual examination

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-spasm

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Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction

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-stenosis

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constriction or narrowing

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-stomy

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Creation of artificial opening

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-thorax

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Chest, chest cavity

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-tomy

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Cut into, excision

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adenoiditis

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Inflammation of adenoids

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alveolitis

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Inflammation Of alveoli

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atelectasis

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Incomplete expansion of lung or part of it

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bronchieectasis

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Dilation of bronchi

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bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchi

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bronchogenic carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus

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bronchopneumonia

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Diseased State of the bronchi and lungs

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bronchospasm

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Sudden involuntary contraction Of the bronchi

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diaphragmatocele

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hernia of the diaphragm

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epiglottitis

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Inflammation Of the epiglottis

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hemothorax

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Blood in the chest cavity

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laryngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx

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laryngospasm

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Sudden involuntary contraction of the larynx

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laryngotracheobronchitis

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Inflammation Of the larynx, trachea and bronchi
acute term - croup

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lobar pneumonia

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Pertaining to the lobes, diseased state Of the lung

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nasopharyngitis

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Inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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pharyngitis

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Inflammation Of the pharynx

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pleuritis

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Inflammation of the pleura

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pneumoconiosis

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Abnormal condition of dust in lungs

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pneumonia

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Diseased State Of lung, infection and inflammation caused by bacteria like pneumococcus, staphylococcus, streptococcus and haemophilus

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pneumonitis

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Inflammation of the lung

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pneumothorax

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Air in the chest cavity

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pulmonary neoplasm

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Pertaining to the in the lung, new growth

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pyothorax

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Pus in the chest cavity

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rhinitis

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Inflammation of the nose

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rhinomycosis

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Abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

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rhinorrhagia

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Excessive bleeding from the nose, also called epistaxis

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sinusitis

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Inflammation of the sinuses

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tonsillitis

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Inflammation of The tonsils

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tracheitis

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Inflammation Of the trachea

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tracheostenosis

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Narrowing of the trachea

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adneoidectomy

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execision of the adenoids

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bronchoplasty

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Surgical repair of a bronchus

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laryngectomy

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Excision of the larynx

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laryngoplasty

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Surgical repair of the larynx

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laryngostomy

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Creation of the artificial opening into the larynx

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laryngotracheotomy

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Incision into the larynx and trachea

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lobectomy

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Excision of a lobe

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pleudodesis

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Fusion Of the pleura

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pneumonectomy

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Excision of a lung

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rhinoplasty

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Surgical repair of the nose

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septoplasty

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Surgical repair of the nasal septum

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sinustomy

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Incision into a sinus

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thoracentesis

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Surgical puncture to with draw fluid from the chest cavity

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thoracotomy

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Incision into the chest cavity

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tonsillectomy

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Excision into The tonsils

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tracheoplasty

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Surgical repair of the tracea

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tracheostomy

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Creation of an artificial opening into the trachea.

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tracheotomy

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Incision into the trachea

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bronchoscope

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Instrument used for visual exam of bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the bronchi

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capnometer

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Instrument used to measure Carbon dioxide levels

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endoscope

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Instrument used tor visual exam of hollow organ or body cavity

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endoscopic

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Pertaining to visual exam within hollow organ or body cavity

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endoscopy

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Visual examination of hollow organ or body cavity

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laryngoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

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laryngoscopy

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Visual examination of the larynx

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mediastinoscopy

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Visual examination of the mediastinum

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oximeter

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Instrument used to measure breathing

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polysomnography (PSG)

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Process of recording many tests during sleep

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spirometer

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Instrument used to measure breathing

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spirometry

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A measurement of breathing

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thoracoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the chest cavity

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thoracoscopy

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Visual examination of the chest cavity

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acapnia

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Condition of absence of carbon dioxide in the blood

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alveolar

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Pertaining to the alveolus

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anoxia

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Condition of absence of oxygen

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aphonia

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Condition of absence Of voice

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apnea

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Absence Of breathing

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bronchoalveolar

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Pertaining to bronchi and alveoli

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diaphragmatic

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Pertaining to the diaphragm

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dysphonia

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Condition of difficult speaking (voice)

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dyspnea

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Difficult breathing

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endotracheal

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Pertaining to within the trachea

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eupnea

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Normal breathing

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hemoptysis

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Coughing of blood

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hypercapnia

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Condition of excessive carbon dioxide

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hyperpnea

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Excessive breathing

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hypocapnia

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Condition Of deficient carbon dioxide

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hypopnea

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Deficient breathing

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hypoxemia

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Deficient oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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Condition of deficient oxygen

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intrapleural

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Pertaining to within the pleura

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laryngeal

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Pertaining to the larynx

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mediastinal

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Per training to the mediastinum

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mucoid

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Resembling mucus

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mucous

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Pertaining to mucus

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nasopharyngeal

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Pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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orthopnea

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Breathing in a straight upright position

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pulmonary

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Pertaining to the lungs

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pulmonologist

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Physician who studies and treats diseases Of the lung

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pulmonology

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Study o+ the lung

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rhinorrhea

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Discharge from the nose

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septal

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Pertaining to the septum

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tachypnea

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Rapid breathing

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thoracic

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Pertaining to the chest

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acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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Respiratory failure as a result injury or disease

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asphyxia

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Deprivation ot oxygen tor tissue use

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asthma

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Respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath and inflammation of airways

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Progressive lung disease obstructing air flow, making breathing difficult.

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coccidiomycosis

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Fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body

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coronavirus COVID-19

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Respiratory infection caused by a virus with symptoms that include fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing, and digestive upsets

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croup

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Condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness and strider. Occurs mainly in children

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cystic fibrosis

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Hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms

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deviated septum

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One part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum

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diptheria

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Serious bacterial infection affecting the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. It creates a thick,gray sheet covering the pharynx, which can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis and even death

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emphysema

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Loss of elasticity of the alveoli resulting in dissension causing stretching of lung. Body does not receive enough oxygen.

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epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

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Chronic progressive lung disorder characterized by increasing scarring, which ultimately reduces capacity of the lungs. IPF most often occurs to adults over 50. Symptoms include dry cough and exertional dyspnea.

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influenza (flu)

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Highly contagious and often severe viral infection of the respiratory tract

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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to transient periods of apnea, can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated BP

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pertussis

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Highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by a severe hacking cough, followed by an acute crowing inspiration or whoop

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pleural effusion

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Fluid in the pleural cavity caused by a disease process or trauma

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pulmonary edema

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Fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles, most often a manifestation of heart failure

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pulmonary embolism (PE)

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Matter foreign to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary very and it’s branches, where it blocks circulation , carried to the pulmonary artery and it’s branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal it of sufficient size and number.

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tuberculosis (TB)

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Infectious bacterial disease,most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs, may spread to other organs

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx usually caused by avirus

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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear

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test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which cause tuberculosis

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arterial blood gasses (ABGs)

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test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and pH (acidity)

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auscultation

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the act of listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body

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chest computed tomography (CT) scan

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computerized radiographic images of the chest performed to diagnose tumors,

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chest radiograph (CXR)

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radiographic image of the chest

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lung ventilation/perfusion scan (VQ scan)

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two nuclear scan tests, one to measure air flow throughout the lungs

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peak flow meter (PFM)

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portable instrument used to measure air flow early in forced exhalation

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percussion

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the act of tapping a body surface to determine the density

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PPD skin test

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test performed on individuals who may have been exposed to tuberculosis.

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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

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group of tests performed to measure breathing capacity and used to determine external respiratory function;

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pulse oximetry

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noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip

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stethoscope

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instrument used to hear internal body sounds

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airway

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passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs ALSO a device that keeps passageways unobstructed.

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aspirate

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withdraw or suction fluid

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bronchoconstrictor

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agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

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bronchodilator

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agent causing bronchi to widen

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crackles

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discontinuous sounds heard primarily with a stethoscope during inspiration

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effusion

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escape of fluid into tissue or body cavity

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hyperventilation

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ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

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hypoventilation

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ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body’s gas exchange needs.

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mucopurulent

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containing both mucus and pus

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nebulizer

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device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment

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nosocomial infection

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an infection acquired during hospitalization

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paroxysm

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periodic, sudden attack

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patent

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allowing passage of air, as in patent trachea and bronchi

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rhonchi

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low-pitched, with a snoring quality,

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sputum

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mucus from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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stridor

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harsh, high-pitched breath sound heard on inspiration; indicates an acute laryngeal obstruction

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ventilator

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mechanical device used to assist with or
substitute for breathing

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wheeze

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whistling noise with a high pitch,

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