disorders and test, procedures and treatments of respiratory system Flashcards

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URI

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upper respiratory infection- jose, paranasal sinuses, throat and larynx
from viruses
common cold or infectious rhinitis
sneezing, throat pain, cough, fever, malaise

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croup

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acute viral infection in kids
from virus
LARYNGOTRACHEOBRONCHITIS
barking noise while coughing, worse at night

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pneumonia

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inflammatory condition of lungs
from bacteria
lobar or bronchopneumonia
treat antimicrobials

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COPD

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chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic asthma
air way obstruction

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MRI of chest

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magnetic waves create detailed image of chest in frontal, axial, and lateral planes

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