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tachypnea

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abnormally rapid rate of breathing

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thoracentesis

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aspiration of the chest cavity for removal of fluid, usually for epyema

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tidal volume

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amount of air that moves in and out of lungs with each breath

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trachea

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a thin walled tube between the larynx and the bronchi; conducts air to the lungs

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ventilation

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another term for moving air in and out of lungs; breathing

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wheezing

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sound produced by a rush of air through a narrowed passageway

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pharyngitis

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red inflamed throat causes by bacteria or a virus

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pharynx

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throat

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pleural fluid

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serous fluid necessary to prevent friction between the pleural membranes

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pleurisy

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inflammation of pleura

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pneumonia

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infection of the lung

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pneumothorax

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a build up of air within the pleural cavity on one side of the chest

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pulmonary embolism

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a blood clot that travels to the lungs

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rales

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raspy-sounding breathing

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residual volume

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the amount of air that cannot be voluntarily expelled by the lungs

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sinusitis

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an infection of the mucous membrane that lines the sinus cavity

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surfactant

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lipid material covering the inner surface of the alveoli

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alveolar sacs

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air cells found in the lungs; known as alveoli

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apnea

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temporary stopping of breathing movements

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asbestosis

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a respiratory disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibers

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atelectasis

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condition i which the lungs fail to expand normally

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bronchioles

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one of the small subdivisions of a bronchus

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchiole tubes

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bronchus

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one of two primary beaches of the trachea

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eupnea
normal easy breathing with the usual quiet inhalations and exhalations
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expiration
the act of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs
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external respiration
act of inspiration and expiration; breathing
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glottis
space within the vocal cords of the larynx
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Hering-Breuer reflex
a reflex that prevents overstretching of the lungs
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hiccups
spasm of the diaphragm and spasmodic closures of the glottis
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inspiration
drawing in of air, inhalation
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx or voice box
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larynx
voice box; found between the trachea and base of the tongue; contains vocal cords
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nasal septum
partition between the two nasal cavities
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orthopnea
difficult or labored breathing
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anthrax
a disease casing organism that has three forms: cutaneous, intestinal, and inhaled, the last of which is the most deadly form
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asthma
condition in which the airways are obstructed as a result of an inflammatory reaction to a stimulus
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bronchoscopy
lighted tubular instrument used to inspect the interior of the bronchial tubes
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cellular respiration
use of oxygen to release energy from a cell
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
chronic lung condition such as emphysema or bronchitis
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diptheria
infectious disease of the respiratory system rarely seen because of the DTaP vaccine
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emphysema
lung disorder in which the alveoli of the lung become overdilated, lose their elasticity and cannot rebound, inspired air becomes trapped and it is difficult to expire
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epiglottis
structure made of elastic cartilage that prevents food from entering the trachea
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epistaxis
a bloody nose usually due to the rupture of small vessels overlying the anterior portion of the nasal system
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expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
amount of air a person can exhale over and above tidal volume
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functional residual capacity
in lung capacity, refers to the sum of the expiratory reserve volume plus the residual volume
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hyperpnea
increase in the depth and rate of breathing accompanied by abnormal exaggerated respiratory movements
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hyperventilation
rapid breathing and rapid loss of carbon dioxide, sometimes called diziness or fainting
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influenza
viral infection causing inflammation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract
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inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
amount of air you can force a person to take in over and above tidal volume
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internal respiration
the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the cells and the lymph surrounding them, plus the oxidative process of the energy in the cells
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mediastinum
intrapleural space separating the sternum in front and the vertebral column behind
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olfactory nerves
nerves that supply the nasal mucosa, responsible for the sense of smell
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pertussis
highly contagious disease caused by bacterium Bordatella pertussis, causes cough with a whooping sound; also known as whooping cough
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pleura
serous membrane protecting the lungs and lining the internal surface of the thoracic cavity; also called pleural membrane
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respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
a very common and contagious virus that leads to mil cold like symptoms
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severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
an infectious viral disease of the respiratory tract
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silicosis
lung condition caused by breathing dust containing silicon dioxide; lungs become fibrotic
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sinuses
cavities of the skull filled with air in and around the nasal region; they help lighten the bones of the skull and gives tone to the voice
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spirometer
a device that measures the volume and flow of air during inspiration and expiration
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sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
death of an infant due to a stoppage of breathing while the infant sleeps
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total lung capacity
measurement that includes tidal volume, inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, and residual air
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tuberculosis
infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus; mainly affects the lungs
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turbinates
shaped like a spiral; the three bones situated on the lateral side of the nasal cavity
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vital lung capacity
total amount of air involved with tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume

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