Lesson 3C (Part 4) Flashcards
Atelectasis
A collapsed lung
Cystic fibrosis
Inheritable disease that affects the lungs and other systems
- produces thick, sluggish mucous
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Long term smokers
- destruction of tiny air sacs (alveoli)
Epistaxis
Nose bleed
Pneumonia
Inflammatory condition of the lungs
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi
Pulmonary embolism
Blood clot in the lung
Endotracheal intubation
An air tube is passed into the trachea by a physician or nurse so oxygen can be directly supplied to the lungs
Bronchoscopy
A device is used to see inside the airways and lungs
Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx
Pulmonary angiography
Special x-rays of the vessels of the lungs
PFT
Pulmonary function test
SOB
Shortness of breath
URI
Upper respiratory infection