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MedTerm - module 5 Flashcards

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respiration

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breathing; process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the body and the environment

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expiration/exhalation

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breathing out carbon dioxide from the body

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inspiration/inhalation

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process of breathing in oxygen

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ventilation

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the process of both inspiration and expiration

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external respiration

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work of inhaling and exhaling between the respiratory and the external environment

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internal respiration

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exchange of inhalation and expiration takes place within the body, the work of the body cells taking in oxygen and giving carbon dioxide

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nose

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entrance to the respiratory system through which air travels to and from the lungs

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nas/o, rhin/o

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nose

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nasal septum

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is the separation of the nose (midline portion)

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sept/o

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septum

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paranasal sinuses

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air containing cavities in the bones around the nose

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sinus/o

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paranasal sinuses

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pharynx

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tubelike structure about 5 inches in length. throat and is a passageway for food and air

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pharyng/o

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pharynx

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adenoids

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masses of lymphoid tissue

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adenoid/o

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adenoids

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tonsils

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masses of lymphoid tissue

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tonsil/o

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tonsils

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larynx

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voice box; vital airway to the lungs; adams apple

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laryng/o

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larynx

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phon/o

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voice itself/sound

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epiglottis

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covers the entrance to the larynx to prevent food from passing into that organ during swallowing

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trachea

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windpipe, is a cylindrical tube in the neck, measuring 5 inches.

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trache/o

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trachea

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bronch/o, bronchi/o

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bronchi

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bronchi

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the division of the trachea, at its lower end, into two large air passages

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bronchioles

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division of bronchus; small branches

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bronchiol/o

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bronchioles

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29
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alveolar ducts

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alveoli arise from here

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alveoli

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clusters of millions of minute air sacs

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alveol/o

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alveoli

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pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o, pulmon/o

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lungs

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lungs

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main structures of the respiratory system

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34
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lobes

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divides of the lungs

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lob/o

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lobes

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thorax

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chest

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thorac/o

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thorax

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diaphragm

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muscular partition that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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diaphragmat/o

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diaphragm

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phren/o

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diaphragm

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phrenalgia

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pain in the diaphragm

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42
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phrenospasm

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spasm of the diaphragm; hiccup

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mediastinum

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the central portion of the chest cavity, space between the lungs

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pleura

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double folded membranous layer which folds over to also form the lining of the chest wall

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pleur/o

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pleaura

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pleural cavity

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space separating the layers of the pleura contains a small amount of fluid that helps to keep the lungs as they expand and contract during breathing

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intrapleural

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anything occurring within the pleura

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48
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rhinitis

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inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, usually accompanied by inflammation and nasal discharge

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pansinusitis

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inflammation of the sinuses

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50
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rhinomycosis

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fungal infection of the nasal membrane

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51
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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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interruption of the airflow cause by the relaxation and repetitive collapse of the pharyngeal muscles during sleep

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a-

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without

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53
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-pnea

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breathing

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54
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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the pharynx. could either be acute or chronic

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55
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nasopharyngitis

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inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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adenoiditis

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inflammation of the adenoids

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tonsillitis

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inflammation of the tonsils. appear red and swollen

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx

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epiglottitis

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inflammation of the epiglottis

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tracheitis

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inflammation of the trachea

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tracheostenosis

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narrowing or constricting of the trachea

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epistaxis

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nosebleed. cause by a rupture of blood vessels in the nose

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pertussis

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highly contagious, bacterial upper respiratory tract. whooping cough with a whooping inhalation to follow

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paroxysms

65
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croup

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condition that results from the acute obstruction of the larynx

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stridor

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high pitched sound that accompanies inspiration and is produced by the blocked air passages

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influenza

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flu, highly contagious and potentially fatal infection. categorized at A,B,C.

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Asthma

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reactive airway disease. chronic intermittent respiratory disorder in which the air passages of the lungs become inflamed and overresponsive to a host of triggering agents

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mucus

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slippery fluid secreted by mucous membranes to line and protect them

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bronchitis

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respiratory disorder in which inflammatory changes to and narrowing of the bronchi causes airflow limitations

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laryngotracheobronchitis

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inflammation of both the larynx and trachea

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chronic bronchitis

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recurrent cough and excessive production of pulmonary secretions

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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irreversible restricted airflow. COPD

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emphysema

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COPD. alveolar walls lose their elasticity, become overinflated, and eventually ruptured

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dyspnea on exertion

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early symptom of emphysema/

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barrel chest

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breathing requires more exertion.

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cor pulmonale

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a serious condition in which a portion of the heart becomes enlarged and may fail as a consequence of chronic lung disease

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bronchiectasis

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abnormal dilation of the bronchi. caused by bacterial infection.

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crackles

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crackling sounds heard during inspiration when the alveoli are filled with secretions

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bronchogenic carcinoma

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lung cancer arising from the bronchi

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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dys-

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-pnea

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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eu-

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trachypnea

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rapid or fast breathing

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tachy-

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rapid or fast

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hyperpnea

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excessive breathing

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hyponea

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deficient breathing

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asphyxia

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deprivation of oxygen for tissue use

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orthopnea

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ability to breathe only when in an upright position

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pulmonary function tests

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to see if everything is functioning right, measure breathing,

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cystic fibrosis

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inherited disorder that affects the mucous membrane of the respiratory system. mucous produce thick, abundant secretions that cause airway obstruction.

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alveolitis

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inflammation of the alveolus

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atelectasis

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disorder characterized by incomplete expansion or collapse of the alveoli

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atel/o

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imperfect or incomplete

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ectasis

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stretching, expansion

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pneumoconiosis

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occupation related lung diseases characterized by inflammation, infection and bronchitis

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coni/o

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mucopurulent

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presence of pus and mucous

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pneumonia

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acute inflammation of the lungs in response to infective agents

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lobar pneumonia

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area of the lung involved in the disease process

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bronchopneumonia

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consolidation occurs primarily in the terminal bronchioles

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nosocomial infection

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infection acquired during hospitalization

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pleuritis/pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleura

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pulmonary neoplasms

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new growths of abnormal tissue in the lungs

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pleural effusion

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excessive fluid can collect in the pleural space

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pneumothorax

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accumulation of gas or air in the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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tuberculosis

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inhalation of mycobacterium tuberculosis, bacilli, rod shaped bacteria. invade the lungs

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acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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develops as a result of physical trauma. IRDS in infants

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ventilator

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use of a mechanical device for assistance of breathing

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pulmonary edema

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abnormal amounts of fluid accumulate in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs

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pulmonary embolism

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blockage of a pulmonary artery

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laryngoscopy

A

visual examination of the larynx

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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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OSA treated with this. is used only with patients who can initiate their own breathing

117
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nebulizer

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a device that delivers medication via a mist

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tracheotomy

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artificial opening of the trachea

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septoplasty

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surgical repair of the nasal septum

120
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tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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excise inflammed organs

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adenotome

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instrument used to cut the adenoids

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auscultation

A

breathing sounds

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stethoscope

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a way to listen to breathing sounds

124
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percussion

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tapping of the body with the fingertips to determine the size, borders and density of the internal organs by the sound obtained

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sputum culture

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respiratory mucus secretion

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bronchograms

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radiographic images of the bronchi

127
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arterial blood gases

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measuring blood gases in the arterial blood

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chest x ray

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chest radiograph

129
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ventilation/perfusion scanning

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lung scanning, the injection or inhalation of radioactive material to study its distribution in the lung

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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) stain

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chest radiographs and examination of sputum

131
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mantoux skin test

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can indicate exposure to TB. intradermal test

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spirometry

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measure air capacity of the lungs during breathing

133
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spirometer

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instrument that measures breathing

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-spir/o

135
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-metry

136
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peak flow meter

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portable instrument used to measure how fast air can be pushed out of the lungs

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oximetry

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measure the amount of oxygen in the blood using a device attached to the fingertip

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bronchodialator

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relax muscles of the bronchioles. expanding airway diameter and aid in clearing the mucous

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bronchoconstrictor

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agen that narrows the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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a bronchoalveolar examination with a flexible, lighted fiberoptic tube

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thoracotomy

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an incision of the chest

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video-assisted thorascopy

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thoracoscope and video for and endoscopic procedure

143
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lobectomy or pneumonectomy

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surgery, excising a part of the lung

144
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atelectasis

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incomplete expansion of alveoli

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aspirate

A

withdrawing or suctioning fluid and foreign material from the respiratory tract

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