Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Terms Flashcards
is an acute inflammatory process that affects the mucous membrane that lines the upper respiratory tract
Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the paranasal sinuses
Sinusitis
is an acute or chronic inflammation or infection of the pharynx
Pharyngitis (sore throat)
tumors arise in the area of the pharynx, which opens into the nasal cavity anteriorly and the oropharynx inferiorly. not strongly linked to tobacco use
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
inflammation of the larynx (hoarseness), including the vocal cords
Laryngitis
crooked nasal septum (cartilage potion between the nostrils)
Deviated Septum
are benign growths that form as a consequence of distended mucous membranes protruding into the nasal cavity
Nasal Polyps
impairment or loss of the sense of smell
Anosmia
hemorrhage from the nose
Epistaxis (Nosebleed)
growths or tumors on the larynx. may either be benign or malignant
Tumors of the Larynx
describes a neoplasms of the larynx, the part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea that houses the vocal cords
Laryngeal Cancer
is the coughing or spitting up of blood from the respiratory tract
Hemoptysis
is an airless or collapsed state of the pulmonary tissue/lung
Atelectasis
occurs when a blood clot or other material lodges in and occludes an artery in the pulmonary circulation
Pulmonary Embolism
infection inflammation of the lungs
Pneumonia
cavity of contained infectious material is the lung
Pulmonary Abscess
is a pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila
Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever)
inflammatory and infectious condition of the lungs, is most common in infants, young children, and the elder
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia
is a fungal disease originating in the lungs that is caused by inhalation of dust containing Histoplasma capsulatum
Histoplasmosis
generalized, highly contagious, acute viral disease that occurs in annual outbreaks
Influenza
is inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi
Bronchitis
is the permanent, irreversible dilation or distortion of one or more of the bronchi, resulting from destruction of muscular and least potions of the bronchial walls
Bronchiectasis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder characterized by destructive changes in the alveolar walls and irreversible enlargement of alveolar air spaces
Pulmonary Emphysema
is any disease of the lung caused by long-term mineral dust inhalation
Pneumoconiosis
is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs and lining the pleural cavity
Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
is a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity that results in a collapsed or partially collapsed lung
Pneumothorax
is the accumulation of blood and fluid in the pleural cavity
Hemothorax
is a condition of instability in the chest wall caused by multiple rib fractures; the sternum also may be fractured
Flail Chest
is a chronic, acute, or subacute infection of the lungs by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
also known as glandular fever, an acute herpesvirus infection. transmitted by kissing, sharing drinks, etc
Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
is a type of acute lung injury, characterized by severe pulmonary congestion, acute respiratory distress, and hypoxemia
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
is a multi system granulomatous (small lesions of inflamed cells) disorder most commonly detected in the lungs
Sarcoidosis
is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide for both men and women, accounting for almost 30% of all cancer deaths. usually caused by repeated carcinogenic irritation to the bronchial epithelium, leading to increased rates of cell division
Lung Cancer
