Med Term Ch. 5 Flashcards
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adenoiditis
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inflammation of the adenoids
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alveolitis
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inflammation of the alveolus
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atelectasis
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incomplete expansion of the lung or portion of the lung
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bronchiectasis
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dilation of the bronchi
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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 the bronchus
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bronchopneumonia
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diseased state of the bronchi and the lungs, usually caused by infection.
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diaphragmatocle
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hernia of the diaphragm
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epiglottitis
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inflammation of the epiglottis
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hemothorax
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blood in the chest (pleural space)
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laryngitis
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inflammation of the larynx
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laryngotracheobrochitis
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inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
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lobar pneumonia
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pertaining to he lobe, diseased state of the lung
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nasopharyngitis
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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pansinusitis
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inflammation of all sinuses
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pharyngitis
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inflammation of the pharynx
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pleuritis
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inflammation of the pleura
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pneumatocele
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hernia of the lung
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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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pneumoitis
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inflammation of the lung
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pneumothorax
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air in the chest, with causes collapse of the lung
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pulmonary neoplasm
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pertaining to new growth in the lung
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pyothorax
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puss in the chest
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose (mucous membrane)
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rhinomyosis
abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
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rhinorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from the nose
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thoracalgia
pain in the chest
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tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
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tracheitis
inflammation of the trachea
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tracheostenosis
narrowing of the trachea
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acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury
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asthma
respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing,and SOB with is caused by constriction of airways the is reversible between attacks
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)
a progressive lung disease that restricts air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic Bronchitis and emphysema are the tow main components of COPD, but may also be caused by chronic asthmatic bronchitis, most COPD is a result of smoking.
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coccidiodomycosis
fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body
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cor pulmonale
serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema
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croup
condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, or stridor. occurs mainly in children
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cystic fibrosis
hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucous production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms.
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deviated septum
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum
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emphydsema
stretching out the nasal cavity caused by the alveoli distended and losing elasticity
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influenza
highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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Legionnaire disease
a lobar pneumonia caused by bacterium
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obstructive sleep apnea
repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing, can produce daytime drowsiness, elevated BP
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pertussis
high contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (whooping cough)
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pleural effusion
fluid in the pleural spaced caused by a disease process or trauma
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pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
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pulmonary embolism
matter foreign to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and it's branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal if of sufficient size or number, blood clots broken loose from deep veins of the lower extremities are the mist common source of emboli
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tuberculosis
an infectious disease caused by and acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation or small particles and usually affecting the lungs
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upper respiratory infection (UIR)
Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx (commonly called a cold)
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adeniodectomy
excision of the adenoids
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adentome
surgical instrument used to cut adenoids
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bronchoplasty
surgical repair of the brochus
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laryngoplasty
surgical repair of the larynx
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laryngostomy
creation of an artificial opening in t he larynx
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laryngotracheotomy
incision of the larynx and trachea
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lobeectomy
excision of a lobe (of the lung)
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plueropexy
surgical fixation of the pleura
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pneumobronchotomy
incision of the lung and bronchus
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pneumonectomy
excision of a lung
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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septotomy
incision into the nasal septum
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sinusotomy
incision of a sinus
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thoracocentesis
surgical puncture to aspire fluid from the chest cavity (also called thoracentesis)
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thoracotomy
incision in to the chest cavity
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tonsillectomy
excision of the tonsils
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tracheoplasty
repair of the trachea (surgical)
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tracheotomy
creation of an artificial opening into the trachea
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tracheotomy
incision of the trachea
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bronchoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
visual examination of the bronchi
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endoscope
instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)
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endoscopic
pertaining to visual examination (within a hollow body cavity or organ)
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endoscopy
visual examination within (hallow organ or body cavity)
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laryngoscope
instrument used for VE (visual examination) of the larynx
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laryngoscopy
VE of the larynx
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thoracosscope
insrtument used for VE of the thorax
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thoracoscopy
VE of the thorax
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capnometer
instument used to measure carbon dioxide (levels in expired gas)
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oximeter
intrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)
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spirometer
instument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)
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spirometry
a measurement of breathing
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polysomnography
process of recording many tests during sleep, to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.
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chest computed tomography (CT) scan
computerized images of the chest in sections sliced from front to back. preformed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and plural effusion.
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chest raidograph (CXR)
a radiographic image of the chest preformed to evaluate the lungs and the heart (also called a chest x-ray)
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ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)
a nuclear medicine procedure preformed to diagnose a pulmonary embolism and other conditions.
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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear
a test preformed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli with causes TB
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Arterial blood gasses (ABGs)
a test preformed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, C02, and other gasses present
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Peak flow meter (PFM)
a portable instrument used to measure how fat air can be pushed out of the lung. used to help monitor asthma and adjust medication accordingly.
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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
a group of tests preformed to measure breathing, and used to determine respiratory function. when abnormal they are useful for diagnosing asthma and COPD
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pulse oximetry
a noninvasive meathod of measuring oxygen in the blood using a device that attaches to the fingertip
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auscultation
the act of listening for sounds within the body through stethoscope, used for lungs, pleura, and abdomen
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precussion
the act of tapping the body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained. dull sound indicated fluid
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PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test
a test preformed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB
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stethoscope
an insrtument used to hear internal body sounds used for preforming auscultation and blood pressure measurement
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acapnia
condition of absence (loess than normal) of c02 (in the blood)
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alveolar
pertaining to the alveous
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anoxia
condition of absence of oxygen
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aphonia
condition of absence of voice
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apnea
absence of breathing
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bronchoalveolar
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
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bronchospasm
spasmodic contraction of the bronchi
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diaphragmatic
pertaining to the diaphragm
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dysphonia
condition of difficult speaking
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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endotracheal
pertaining to within the trachea
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eupnea
normal breathing
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hypercapnia
condition of excess c02
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hyperpnea
excessive breathing
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hypocapnia
condition of deficient CO2
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hypopnea
deficient breathing
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hypoxemia
condition of deficient oxygen in the blood
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hypoxia
condition of deficient oxygen (in the tissues)
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intrapleural
pertaining to within the pleura
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laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
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laryngospasm
spasmodic contraction of the larynx
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mucoid
resembling mucus
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mucous
pertaining to mucus
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nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nose and pharynx
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orthopnea
able to breath easier in a straight (upright) position
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phrenalgia
pain in the diaphragm
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phrenospasm
spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm
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pulmonologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung
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pulmonology
study of the lung
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
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tachypnea
rapid breathing
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thoracic
pertaining to the chest
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airway
passageway in which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
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asphyxia
deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation
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aspirate
to withdraw fluid or suction fluid, also draw foreign material into the respiratory tract.
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bronchoconstrictor
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
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bronchodialator
agent causing the bronchi to widen
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cough
sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs
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hiccup
sudden catching of breath with spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm
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hyperventilation
ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
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mucopurulent
containing both mucus and pus
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mucus
slimy fluid secreted by the mucus membranes
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nebulizer
device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving reparatory treatment
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nosocomial infection
an infection acquired during hospitalization
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paroxysm
periodic, sudden attack
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patent
open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of air
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sputum
mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
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ventilator
mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing
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ABGs
arterial blood gasses
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AFB
acid-fast bacilli
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ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
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CF
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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C02
carbon dioxide
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CT
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
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CXR
chest raidiography
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flu
INFLUENZA
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LLL
left lower lobe
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LUL
left upper lobe
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02
oxygen
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OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
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PE
pulmonary embolism
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PFM
Peak flow meter
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PFTs
pulmonary function tests
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PSG
polysomnography
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RLL
right lower lobe
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RML
right middle lobe
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RUL
right upper lobe
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SOB
shortness of breath
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TB
tuberculosis
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URI
UPPER RESPIRATORY infection
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VPS
ventilation-perfusion scanning
