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Bronchi

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Bronchus

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Diaphragmat/o, Phren/o

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Diaphragm

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Epiglott/o

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Epiglottis

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Laryng/o

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Larynx

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Nas/o, Rhin/o

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Nose

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Pharyng/o

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Pharynx

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Pneum/o, Pnuemat/o, Pnuemon

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Lung, air

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Pumlon/o

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Lung

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Sept/o

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Septum

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Sinus/o

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Sinus

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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

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Trache/o

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Trachea

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Hem/o, Hemato/o

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Blood

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Muc/o

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Mucus

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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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Phon/o

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Sound, voice

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Py/o

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Pus

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Radi/o

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X-rays, ionizing radiation

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Somn/o

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Sleep

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Spir/o

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Breath, breathing

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Tom/o

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To cut, section, or slice

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a- , an-

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Absence of, without

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Endo-

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Within

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Poly-

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Many, much

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Tachy-

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Fast, rapid

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-ar, -ary, -eal

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Pertaining to

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Cele

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Hernia or protrusion

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Centesis

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Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid

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Emia

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In the blood

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Gram

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Record, radiographic image

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Meter

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Instrument used to measure

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Pexy

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Surgical fixation, suspension

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Pnea

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Breathing

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Rrhagia

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Rapid flow of blood

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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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Stomy

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Creating of an 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, incision

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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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Epiglottis

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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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Laryngtracheobronchitis (LTB)

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Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi

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Nasopharyngitis

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Inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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Pneumoconiosis

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Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

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Pneumonia

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Diseased state 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 (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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Rapid flow of blood from the nose

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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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Asthma

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Respiratory disease characterized by coughing, weezing, 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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A progressive lung disease restricting air flow, which makes breathing difficult

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Cystic Fibrosis

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

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Influenza

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Highly contagious and often sever 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 absence of breathing

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Pulmonary Edema

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

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

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Matter foreign to circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and its braches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal if of sufficient size or 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

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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 an artificial opening into the larynx

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Laryngotracheotomy

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Incision of the larynx and trachea

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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 septum

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Tonsillectomy

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Excision of the tonsills

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Tracheoplasty

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Surgical repair of the trachea

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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 examination of the bronchi

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Bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the bronchi

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Endoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination within

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Endoscopic

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Pertaining to visual examination within

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Endoscopy

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Visual examination within

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Laryngoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

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Radiography

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Process of recording x-rays

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Sonography

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Process of recording sound

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Tomography

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Process of recording slices

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Oximeter

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Instrument used to measure oxygen

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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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Chest Computed Tomography (CT) scan

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Computerized radiographic images of chest performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion

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Chest Radiograph (CXR)

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Radiographic image of the chest performed to evaluate the lungs and the heart

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Sputum Culture & Sensitivity (C&S)

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Test performed on sputum to determine the presence of of pathogenic bacteria

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Arterial Blood Gases ( ABGs)

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Test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen

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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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PPD (Purified protein derivative) Skin Test

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Test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to tuberculosis.

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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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Bronchospasm

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Spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

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Dysphonia

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Condition of difficult speaking

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Dyspnea

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Difficult breathing

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Endotrachial

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Pertaining to within the trachea

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Hyperpnea

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Excessive breathing

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Hypoexemia

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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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Laryngeal

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Pertaining to the larynx

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Nasopharyngeal

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Pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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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 lungs

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Pulmonology

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Study of the lung

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Radiologist

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Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays, ultrasounds, and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Radiology

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Study of x-rays

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Rhinorrhea

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Discharge from the nose

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Tachypnea

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Rapid breathing

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Aspirate

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To withdraw fluid 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 the bronchi to widen

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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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Nebulizer

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

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Nasocomial Infection

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An infection acquired during hospitalization

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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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Ventilator

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Mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

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ABGs

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Arterial Blood Gases

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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

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CT

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Computed Tomography

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CXR

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Chest radiography (chest x-ray)

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Flu

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Influenza

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O2

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Oxygen

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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TB

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Tuberculosis

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URI

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Upper Respiratory Infection

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