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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

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inflammation of the nose (mucous membrane)

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rhinomyosis

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abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

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rhinorrhagia

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rapid flow of blood from the nose

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thoracalgia

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pain in the chest

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tonsillitis

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inflammation of the tonsils

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tracheitis

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inflammation of the trachea

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tracheostenosis

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narrowing of the trachea

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury

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asthma

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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)

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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

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fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body

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cor pulmonale

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serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema

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croup

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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

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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

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one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum

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emphydsema

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stretching out the nasal cavity caused by the alveoli distended and losing elasticity

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influenza

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highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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Legionnaire disease

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a lobar pneumonia caused by bacterium

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obstructive sleep apnea

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repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing, can produce daytime drowsiness, elevated BP

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pertussis

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high contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (whooping cough)

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pleural effusion

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fluid in the pleural spaced caused by a disease process or trauma

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pulmonary edema

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fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles

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pulmonary embolism

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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

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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)

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Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx (commonly called a cold)

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adeniodectomy

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excision of the adenoids

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adentome

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surgical instrument used to cut adenoids

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bronchoplasty

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surgical repair of the brochus

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laryngoplasty

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surgical repair of the larynx

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laryngostomy

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creation of an artificial opening in t he larynx

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laryngotracheotomy

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incision of the larynx and trachea

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lobeectomy

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excision of a lobe (of the lung)

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plueropexy

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surgical fixation of the pleura

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pneumobronchotomy

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incision of the lung and bronchus

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pneumonectomy

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excision of a lung

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rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

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septotomy

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incision into the nasal septum

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sinusotomy

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incision of a sinus

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thoracocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspire fluid from the chest cavity (also called thoracentesis)

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thoracotomy

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incision in to the chest cavity

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tonsillectomy

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excision of the tonsils

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tracheoplasty

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repair of the trachea (surgical)

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tracheotomy

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creation of an artificial opening into the trachea

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tracheotomy

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incision of the trachea

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bronchoscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchi

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endoscope

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instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

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endoscopic

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pertaining to visual examination (within a hollow body cavity or organ)

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endoscopy

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visual examination within (hallow organ or body cavity)

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laryngoscope

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instrument used for VE (visual examination) of the larynx

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laryngoscopy

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VE of the larynx

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thoracosscope

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insrtument used for VE of the thorax

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thoracoscopy

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VE of the thorax

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capnometer

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instument used to measure carbon dioxide (levels in expired gas)

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oximeter

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intrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)

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spirometer

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instument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)

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spirometry

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a measurement of breathing

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polysomnography

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process of recording many tests during sleep, to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.

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chest computed tomography (CT) scan

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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)

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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)

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a nuclear medicine procedure preformed to diagnose a pulmonary embolism and other conditions.

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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear

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a test preformed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli with causes TB

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Arterial blood gasses (ABGs)

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a test preformed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, C02, and other gasses present

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Peak flow meter (PFM)

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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)

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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

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a noninvasive meathod of measuring oxygen in the blood using a device that attaches to the fingertip

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auscultation

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the act of listening for sounds within the body through stethoscope, used for lungs, pleura, and abdomen

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precussion

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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

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a test preformed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB

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stethoscope

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an insrtument used to hear internal body sounds used for preforming auscultation and blood pressure measurement

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acapnia

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condition of absence (loess than normal) of c02 (in the blood)

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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveous

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anoxia

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condition of absence of oxygen

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aphonia

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condition of absence of voice

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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bronchoalveolar

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pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

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bronchospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

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diaphragmatic

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pertaining to the diaphragm

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dysphonia

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condition of difficult speaking

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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hypercapnia

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condition of excess c02

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hyperpnea

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excessive breathing

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hypocapnia

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condition of deficient CO2

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hypopnea

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deficient breathing

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hypoxemia

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condition of deficient oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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condition of deficient oxygen (in the tissues)

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intrapleural

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pertaining to within the pleura

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx

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laryngospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the larynx

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mucoid

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resembling mucus

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mucous

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pertaining to mucus

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nasopharyngeal

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pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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orthopnea

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able to breath easier in a straight (upright) position

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phrenalgia

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pain in the diaphragm

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phrenospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm

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pulmonologist

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physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

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pulmonology

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study of the lung

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose (as in a cold)

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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airway

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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

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deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation

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aspirate

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to withdraw fluid or suction fluid, also draw foreign material into the respiratory tract.

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bronchoconstrictor

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agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

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bronchodialator

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agent causing the bronchi to widen

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cough

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sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs

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hiccup

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sudden catching of breath with spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm

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hyperventilation

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ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

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mucopurulent

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containing both mucus and pus

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mucus

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slimy fluid secreted by the mucus membranes

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nebulizer

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device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving reparatory treatment

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nosocomial infection

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an infection acquired during hospitalization

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paroxysm

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periodic, sudden attack

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patent

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open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of air

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sputum

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mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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ventilator

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mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

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ABGs

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arterial blood gasses

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AFB

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acid-fast bacilli

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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CF

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS

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C02

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CT

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COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

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CXR

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chest raidiography

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flu

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LLL

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left lower lobe

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LUL

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left upper lobe

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02

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OSA

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obstructive sleep apnea

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PE

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pulmonary embolism

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PFM

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Peak flow meter

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PFTs

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pulmonary function tests

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PSG

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polysomnography

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RLL

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right lower lobe

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RML

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right middle lobe

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RUL

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right upper lobe

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SOB

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shortness of breath

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TB

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tuberculosis

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URI

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UPPER RESPIRATORY infection

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VPS

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ventilation-perfusion scanning

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