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acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury in adults

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asthma

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respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, caused by constriction and inflammation of airways that is reversible between attacks

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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progressive lung disease obstructing air flow, which makes breathing difficult
chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema are the two main components

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coccidiodomycosis

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fungal disease affecting the lungs (aka valley fever)

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croup

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condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor
occurs mainly in children (aka laryngotracheobronchitis)

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cystic fibrosis (CF)

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hereditary disorder 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

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epistaxis

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nosebleed (aka rhinorrhagia)

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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

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chronic progressive lung disorder characterized by scarring of the lungs; etiology unknown

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influenze (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

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pertussis

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highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration or whoop

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pleural effusion

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fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma

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pulmonary edema

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fluid accumulation in the alveioli and bronchioles, most often a manifestation of heart failure

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pulmonary embolism (PE)

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foreign matter, carried to the pulmonary artery, where it blocks circulation to the lungs

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pulmonary emphysema

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loss of elasticity of the alveoli

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tuberculosis

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infectious bacterial disease, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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commonly called a cold

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chest computed tomography (CT) scan

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computerized radiographic images of the chest

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chest radiograph (CXR)

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radiographic image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and heart (aka chest x-ray)

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lung ventilation/perfusion scan (VQ scan)

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2 nuclear scan tests used to diagnose or rule out pulmonary embolism

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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear

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test performed on sputum to determine the presence of TB

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sputum culture and sensitivity (C&S)

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test performed on sputum to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria, also used to test for effective antibiotics

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arterial blood gasses (ABGs)

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test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH

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peak flow meter (PFM)

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portable instrument used to measure air flow, used to monitor asthma

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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

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group of tests performed to measure breathing capacity and 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 attached to fingertip

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auscultation

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act of listening through a stethoscope for abnormal sounds throughout the body

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percussion

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act of tapping of a body surface

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PPD skin test

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test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB, injected intradermally

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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 as well as a mechanical device used to keep air passageway unobsructed

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asphyxia

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deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation

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aspirate

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to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

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bronchoconstrictor

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agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

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bronchodialator

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agent causing the bronchi to widen

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crackles

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discontinuous sounds heard primarily with a stethoscope during inspiration that resemble sound of rustling cellophane

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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 boys gas exchange needs

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mucopurulent

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containing both mucus and pus

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mucus

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slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

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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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open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of air

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rhonchi

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low-pitched, with a snoring quality, breath sounds heard with a stethoscope suggesting secretions in the large airways

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sputum

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mucous secretion 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