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Ch. 7 Terms Flashcards

1
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pertaining to the alveoli

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alveolar

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pertaining to the bronchus

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bronchial

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pertaining to a bronchiole

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bronchiolar

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pertaining to the diaphragm

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diaphragmatic

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pertaining to the epiglottis

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epiglottic

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pertaining to the larynx

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laryngeal

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pertaining to a lobe of the lung

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lobar

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pertaining to mucus

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mucous

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pertaining to the nose

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nasal

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pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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nasopharyngeal

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11
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pertaining to beside the nose

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paranasal

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pertaining to the pharynx

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pharyngeal

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pertaining to the pleura

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pleural

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14
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pertaining to a lung

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pulmonary

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15
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pertaining to the nasal septum

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septal

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pertaining to the chest

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thoracis

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17
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pertaining to the trachea

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tracheal

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18
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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and conditions of internal organs, including the respiratory system

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internal medicine

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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat;

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otorhinolaryngology

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20
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branch of medicine involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system

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pulmonology

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21
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allied health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders

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respiratory therapy

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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and disease of the respiratory system by surgical means

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thoracic surgery

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23
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lack of the sense of smell

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anosmia

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24
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inability to obtain oxygen from inhaled aire

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anoxia

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25
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inability to produce sound

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aphonia

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26
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not breathing

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apnea

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27
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lack of oxygen; can lead to unconsciousness and death

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asphyxia

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withdrawing fluid using suction; also, inhaling food or liquid into the trachea

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aspiration

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29
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breathing too slowly; low respiratory rate

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bradypnea

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30
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dilated bronchi

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bronchiectasis

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31
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involuntary contraction of smooth muscle in bronchial walls

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bronchospasm

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32
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abnormal breathing pattern with long periods of apnea followed by deep and rapid breathing

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Cheyne-Stokes respiration

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33
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abnormal widening and thickening of fingers and toes due to chronic oxygen deficiency

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clubbing

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34
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abnormal crackling sound during inspiration; indicates fluid of mucus in airways; also called rales

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crackls

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35
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blue skin caused by low oxygen in blood

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cyanosis

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36
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difficulty producing sound of producing abnormal sound

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dysphonia

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37
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difficult or labored breathing

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dyspnea

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38
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a nosebleed

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epistaxis

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39
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normal breathing and respiratory rate

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eupnea

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40
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coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum

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hemoptysis

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41
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the presence of blood in the chest cavity

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hemothorax

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42
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excessive carbon dioxide in the body

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hypercapnia

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43
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taking deep breaths

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hyperpnea

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44
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breathing to fast and too deep

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hyperventilation

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45
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insufficient levels of carbon dioxide in the body

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hypocapnia

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46
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taking shallow breaths

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hypopnea

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47
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breath too slow and too shallow

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hypoventilation

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48
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having insufficient oxygen in the bloodstream

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hypoxemia

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49
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receiving and insufficient amount of oxygen from inhaled air

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hypoxia

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50
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paralysis of the muscles controlling the larynx

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laryngoplegia

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51
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difficulty breathing, made worse by lying flat; patient breathes better sitting up

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orthopnea

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52
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inflammation of all the paranasal sinuses

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pansinusitis

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53
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open or unblocked

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patent

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54
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thick mucus secreted by the respiratory membranes

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phlegm

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55
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grating sound made when the layers of the pleura rub together during respiration

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pleural rub

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56
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pleural pain

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pleurodynia

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57
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presence of pus in the chest cavity; indicative of bacterial infection

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pyothorax

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58
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inflammation of the nasal cavity

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rhinitis

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59
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rapid flow of blood from the nose

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rhinorrhagia

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60
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fluid discharge from the nose; runny nose

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rhinorrhea

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61
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musical sound during expiration; caused by bronchial tube spasms

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rhonchi

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62
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indicates that a patient is having difficult breathing; also called dyspnea

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shortness of breath

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63
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phlegm coughed up from respiratory tract

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sputum

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64
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harsh, high-pitched breath sound; indicates obstruction in the airway

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stridor

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65
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breathing fast; high respiratory rate

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tachypnea

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66
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chest pain; not angina pectoris

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thoracalgia

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67
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narrowing of the trachea

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tracheostenosis

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68
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acute respiratory condition in children; characterized by barking type of cough

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croup

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69
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bacterial infection characterized by formation of thick membranous film across throat and high mortality rate

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diphtheria

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70
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inflammation of the larynx

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laryngitis

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71
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx; usually called the common cold

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nasopharyngitis

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72
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bacterial infection of upper respiratory system; characterized by whooping cough

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pertussis

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73
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inflammation of the pharynx; commonly called a sore throat

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pharyngitis

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74
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fungal infection of the nasal cavity

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rhinomycosis

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75
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difficulty caused by bronchospasms, dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing

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asthma

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enlarged bronchi, often due to infection; can cause destruction of bronchial wall

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bronchiectasis

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77
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inflammation of a bronchus

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bronchitis

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78
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cancerous tumor originating in bronchi

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bronchogenic carcinoma

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79
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acute respiratory failure; characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypoxemia

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adult respiratory distress syndrome

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80
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type of pneumoconiosis; collection of coal dust in the lungs; also called black lung or miner’s lung

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anthracosis

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81
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type pneumoconiosis; collection of asbestos fibers in the lungs

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asbestosis

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82
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condition in which alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse; prevents gas exchange in the lung

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atelectasis

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83
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progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible group of conditions; lungs have decreased capacity to function

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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genetic condition; produces very thick mucus that causes severe congestion in the lungs and digestive tract

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cystic fibrosis

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85
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chronic lung condition characterized by destruction of alveolar walls

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emphysema

86
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fungal infection of the lungs

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histoplasmosis

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most common in premature infants; characterized by tachypnea and respiratory grunting; sometimes called hyaline membrane disease

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infant respiratory distress syndrome

88
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viral infection of the respiratory system

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influenza

89
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severe bacterial infection causing pneumonia and liver and kidney damage

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Legionnaires’ disease

90
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life-threatening viral respiratory illness; symptoms include fever, cough, and SOB

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Middle East respiratory syndrome

91
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less severe but longer lasting form of bacterial pneumonia; also called walking pneumonia

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

92
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accumulation of foreign particles, such as coal dust, in the lungs

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pneumoconiosis

93
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inflammatory condition of the lungs; results in alveoli and air spaces filling with fluid

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pneumonia

94
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accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in the lung tissues

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pulmonary edema

95
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obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a floating blood clot; causes infarct of lung tissue

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pulmonary embolism

96
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formation of fibrous scar tissue in the lung; leads to reduced ability to expand lungs

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pulmonary fibrosis

97
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acute viral respiratory infection; begins like the flu but quickly progresses; has very high mortality rate in people over 65

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severe acute respiratory syndrome

98
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type of pneumoconiosis; accumulation of silica dust in the lungs

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silicosis

99
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breathing spots repeatedly during sleep; causes a drop in oxygen levels

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sleep apnea

100
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unexpected and unexplained death of apparently well infant; child stops breathing for unknown reasons

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sudden infant death syndrome

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bacterial lung infection; results in inflammation and calcification of the lungs; incidence is on the rise and the condition is common in immunocompromised patients

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tuberculosis

102
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accumulation of pus in the pleural space; also called pyothorax

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empyema

103
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accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity; prevents the lungs from fully expanding

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pleural effusion

104
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inflammation of the pleura; characterized by sharp pain with each breath

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pleurisy

105
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collection of air in the pleural cavity; may result in a collapsed lung

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pneumothorax

106
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test of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood

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arterial blood gases

107
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culture of sputum for bacterial growth; if bacteria are present, the test helps determine the best antibiotic to use

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sputum culture and sensitivity

108
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examination of sputum for malignant cells

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sputum cytology

109
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x-ray record of the bronchus

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bronchogram

110
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x-ray of the lung after inhalation of radiopaque substance

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bronchography

111
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x-ray of the organs of the thoracic cavity

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chest x-ray

112
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x-ray of the lungs after injection of a dye into a blood vessel

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pulmonary angiography

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nuclear medicine test; radioactive air is inhaled and radioactive dye in injected for perfusion portion to help detect pulmonary emboli

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ventilation-perfusion scan

114
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instrument used to visually examine the bronchial tubes

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bronchoscope

115
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visual examination of bronchial tubes using a bronchoschope

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bronchoscopy

116
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instrument used to visually examine the larynx

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laryngoscope

117
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visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope

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laryngoscopy

118
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instrument used to measure the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream

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oximeter

119
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procedure for measuring oxygen level in blood; uses and oximeter

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oximetry

120
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a group of tests to measure air flow in and out of the lungs, lung, volumes, and gas exchange

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pulmonary function test

121
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instrument used to measure lung capacity

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spirometer

122
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procedure for measuring lung capacity using a spirometer

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spirometry

123
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monitoring a sleeping patient to identify sleep apnea

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polysomnography

124
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test for cystic fibrosis; CF causes a large amount of salt in the sweat

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sweat test

125
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introducing purified protein derivative under the skin; determines if a person has been exposed to TB

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tuberculin skin test

126
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medication suspended in a mist and inhaled; delivered by a nebulizer or metered dose inhaler

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aerosol therapy

127
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machine that supplies constant, steady air pressure through mask to keep the airway continuously open

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continuous positive airway pressure

128
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placement of a tube through the mouth and into the trachea to keep the airways open

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endotracheal intubation

129
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method for assisting patients in breathing with a machine that produces an increase in positive thoracic pressure

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intermittent positive pressure breathing

130
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two-pronged plastic device to deliver oxygen into the nose

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nasal cannula

131
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drainage of bronchial secretions by placing a patient in positions that use gravity to promote drainage; cystic fibrosis treatment

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postural drainage

132
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providing additional oxygen concentration to improve oxygen levels in bloodstream

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supplemental oxygen therapy

133
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machine that provides artificial ventilation for a patient unable to breath alone

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ventilator

134
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surgical repair of a bonchus

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bronchoplasty

135
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surgical removal of the larynx

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laryngectomy

136
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surgical repair of the larynx

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laryngoplasty

137
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surgical removal of a lung lobe

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lobectomy

138
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surgical removal of the pleura

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pleurectomy

139
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withdrawal of fluid from the pleural space

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pleurocentesis

140
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surgical removal of an entire lung

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pneumonectomy

141
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surgical repair of the nose

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rhinoplasty

142
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surgical puncture of chest wall to remove fluids; also called thoracocentesis

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thoracentesis

143
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insertion of tube into chest to drain off fluid or air

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thoracostomy

144
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incision into the chest cavity

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thoracotomy

145
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emergency procedure to create an opening directly into trachea so the person can breathe easier; also called tracheostomy

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tracheotomy

146
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emergency treatment given to persons when respirations and the heart stop

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

147
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technique for removing a foreign body obstructing trachea or pharynx by exerting pressure on the diaphragm

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Heimlich maneuver

148
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using the finger to tap on a surface to determine condition beneath surface

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percussion

149
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action that occurs in the body when a drug is allowed to accumulate or stay in the body

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cumulative action

150
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prevention of a disease; antibiotics can be given prophylactically to prevent infection

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prophylaxis

151
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kills bacteria

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antibiotic

152
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blocks effects of histamine released during an allergy attack

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antihistamine

153
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relieves urge to cough

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antitussive

154
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relaxes bronchospasms; treats asthma

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bronchodilator

155
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reduces inflammation of respiratory tract

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corticosteroids

156
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reduces congestion in respiratory system

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decongestant

157
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improves ability to cough up mucus

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expectorant

158
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liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough up

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mucolytic

159
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ABGs

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aterial blood gases

160
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ad lib

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as desired

161
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ARDS

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adults respiratory distress sydnrome

162
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Bronch

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bronchoscopy

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

166
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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

167
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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

168
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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

169
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CTA

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clear to auscultation

170
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CXR

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chest xray

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

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diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

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ENT

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ear noth and throat

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ERV

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expiratory reserve volume

175
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flu

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influenza

176
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FRC

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functional residual capacity

177
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HMD

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hyaline membrane disease

178
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IC

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inspiratory capacity

179
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IPPB

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intermittent positive pressure breathing

180
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IRDS

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infant respiratory distress syndrome

181
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IRV

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inspiratory reserve volume

182
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LLL

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left lower lobe

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LUL

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left upper loabe

184
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MDI

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metered dose inhaler

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MERS

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middle east respiratory syndrome

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O2

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oxygen

187
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PE

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pulmonary embolism

188
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per

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with

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PFT

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pulmonary function test

190
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po

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by mouth

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PPD

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purified protein derivative

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prn

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as needed

193
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R

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respiration

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RA

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room air

195
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RDS

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respiratory distress syndrome

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RLL

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right lower lobe

197
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RML

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right middle lobe

198
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RRT

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registered respiratory therapist

199
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RUL

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right upper lobe

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RV

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residual volume

201
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SARS

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severe acute respiratory syndrome

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SIDS

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sudden infant death syndrome

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SOB

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shortness of breath

204
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TB

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tuberculosis

205
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TLC

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total lung capacity

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TPR

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temperature, pulse, respiration

207
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TV

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tidal volume

208
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URI

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upper respiratory infection

209
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VC

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vital capacity

210
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VS

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vital signs

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