Chapter 11 - Diseases of the Respiratory System Flashcards
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
Rhinitis
What is acute rhinitis?
The common cold
Acute inflammation with the discharge or mucous; Head cold
Coryza
Inflammation due to allergies
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining para nasal sinuses
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the throat
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the voice box
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
Tonsilitis
Non-cancerous growths on mucous membranes of the nose or larynx
Polyps
Polyp that restricts entrance of air and cause chronic irritation to nose
Nasal Polyp
Interfere with speech
Laryngeal Polyp
Inflammation of the trachea
Tracheitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi; very common
Bronchitis
Abnormal destruction and dilation of large airways
Bronchiectasis
Hypersensitivity reaction causing constriction of bronchi
Bronchial asthma
Infection of the lungs
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs
Pneumonitis
Inflammation of the membrane covering/ surrounding each lung
Pleurisy