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Antitussive

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medication that suppresses the cough reflex

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aspiration

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unintentional inhalation of any substance other than air

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bronchoscopy

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examination of the bronchi through a specialized instrument called a bronchoscope

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chest physiotherapy

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type of therapy that includes percussion over the thorax or vibration and positioning to facilitate loosening and removal of respiratory secretions

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circumoral cyanosis

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blue coloring around the mouth due to inadequate oxygenation

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corticosteroids

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medications that suppress the immune response and decrease inflammation

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crackles

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abnormal crackly lung sound heard with a stethoscope

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dyspnea

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painful or difficult breathing

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exhalation

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act of breathing out; also called expiration

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expectorant

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medication that liquefies and loosens respiratory secretions to aid in expelling them

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febrile

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fever causing

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hemoptysis

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coughing up blood

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hypoxia

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deficient level of oxygen

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hypoxic drive

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backup system of respiration that stimulates breathing in a patient who is retaining carbon dioxide

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incentive spirometer

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handheld device used by the patient to inhale a maximal breath to keep lungs expanded and functional

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inhalation

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act of breathing in ; also called inspiration

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lobectomy

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surgical removal of lobe of lung

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lymphadenopathy

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swollen, tender cervical lymph nodes

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mantoux test

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test to identify tuberculosis exposure

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metered dose inhaler

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handheld device used to inhale medication into the lungs

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nasal cannula

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oxygen tubing designed to deliver oxygen into a patient’s nose

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nebulizer

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device that produces a fine spray or mist to deliver medication to the air passages and lungs

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peak flow meter

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handheld device used to measure an individual’s lung capacity

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ph scale

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scale used to measure acidity or alkalinity of a substance

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pleural membranes

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double membranes that cover the lungs and line the thoracic cavity

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pulmonology

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field of medicine that studies and treats respiratory disorders

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pulmonologist

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal of an entire lung

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pulmonary function test

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measurement of air flow and lung volumes; also called spirometry

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purulent

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consisting of or containing pus

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rhonchi

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coarse gurgling sound heard on auscultation that is caused by secretions in the air passages

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wedge resection

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surgical removal of a small part of a lung

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wheeze

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somewhat musical sound heard in the lungs, usually with a stethoscope, that is caused by partial airway obstruction

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are/o

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air

ex. aerophagia: swallowing air

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bronch/o

bronchi/o

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bronchus

ex. bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchus
ex. bronchiectasis: dilation or expansion of the bronchus

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chondr/o

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cartilage

ex. chrondroplasty: surgical repair of the cartilage

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epiglott/o

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epiglottis

ex. epiglottal: pertaining to the epiglottis

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laryng/o

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larynx

ex. laryngitis: inflammation of the larynx

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nas/o

rhin/o

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nose

ex. nasogastric:pertaining to the nose and stomach
ex. rhinitis: inflammation of the nose (runny nose)

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muc/o

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mucus

ex. mucoid: resembling mucus

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or/o

stomat/o

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mouth

ex. oral: pertaining to the mouth
ex. stomatitis: inflammation of the mouth

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orth/o

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straight

ex. orthopnea: breathing in the straight position

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ox/o

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oxygen

ex. anoxia: condition of no oxygen

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pharyng/o

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pharynx

ex. pharyngeal: pertaining to the pharynx

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pleur/o

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pleura

ex. pleurodynia: pain in the pleura

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pneum/o

pneumon/o

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lung, air

ex. pneumonia: condition of the lung
ex. pneumonectomy: surgical excision of the lung

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pulmon/o

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lung

ex. pulmonary: pertaining to the lung

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sinus/o

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sinus

ex. sinusoid: resembling a sinus

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thorac/o

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thorax

ex. thoracentesis: surgical puncture of the thorax

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tonsill/o

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tonsils

ex. tonsillitis: inflammation of the tonsils

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trache/o

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trachea

ex. tracheotomy: surgical incision into the trachea

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circum-

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around

ex. circumoral: pertaining to around the mouth

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hypo-

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below, beneath

ex. hypoxia: condition of low oxygen

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intra-

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within

ex. intrathoracic: pertaining to within the thorax

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para-

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beside, near

ex. paranasal: pertaining to beside or near the nose

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peri-

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beside, near

ex. peritonsillar: pertaining to beside or near the tonsils

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post-

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after, following

ex. postnasal: pertaining to the posterior portion of the nose

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-ary

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pertaining to

ex. pulmonary: pertaining to the lungs

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-algia

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pain

ex. stomatalgia: mouth pain

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-centesis

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surgical punture

ex. pleurocentesis: surgical puncture of the pleura

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-cyte

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cell

ex. chondrocyte: cartilage cell

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-desis

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binding

ex. pleurodesis: binding the pleura

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-ectomy

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excision, surgical removal

ex. laryngectomy: surgical removal of the llarynx

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-logist

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specialist in the study of

ex. pulmonologist: specialist in the study and treatment of lung disorders

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-ole

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small

ex. bronchiole: small bronchus

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-plasty

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surgical repair

ex. rhinoplasty: surgical repair of the nose

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-plegia

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paralysis

ex. laryngoplegia: paralyzed larynx

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-scope

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instrument used to view

ex. laryngoscope: instrument used to view the larynx

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-scopy

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visual examination

ex. bronchoscopy: visual examination of the bronchi

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-stomy

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mouthlike opening

ex. tracheostomy: mouthlike opening in the trachea

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ABGs

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arterial blood gases

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RT

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respiratory therapy

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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SARS

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sudden acute respiratory syndrome

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COPD

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chronic obstruction pulmonary disease

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SOB

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shortness of breath

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Stat

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immediately

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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TB

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tuberculosis

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O2

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oxygen

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URI

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upper respiratory infection

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PND

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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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VC

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vital capacity

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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hypoxemia and respiratory failure due to severe inflammatory damage to the lungs after severe infection or trauma

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allergic rhinitis

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inflammation of the nasal membranes due to allergies; also called hay fever

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asthma

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disorder in which airways overreact to certain triggers with inflammation, resulting in narrowing, mucus production, and dyspnea; also called reactive airway disease

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atelectasis

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partial collapse of lung tissues, such as alveoli and bronchioles

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bronchitis

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infection of the bronchial passages, usually by a virus but possibly by bacteria

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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group of chronic lung disorders that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma and creates obstructive changes in the bronchi and alveoli; also called chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD)

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CROUP

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acute viral disease, usually in children, marked by a barking,”seal-like” cough and respiratory distress

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cystic fibrosis

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fetal genetic disease that causes frequent respiratory infections, increased airway secretions, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in children

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emphysema

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common chronic obstructive respiratory disorder that causes permanent, destructive changes to respiratory structures

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empyema

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collection of infected fluid in a body cavity, usually between the pleura

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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epstein-barr virus

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infection caused by the Epstein-barr virus (EBV) which is a member of the herpesvirus family, also known as mononucleosis or glandular fever

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glomerulonephritis

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type of kidney infection

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hemothorax

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condition in which blood has collected between the pleura linings of the lungs

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hypercapnia

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chronic retention of carbon dioxide in the blood

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influenza

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group of viral respiratory illnesses marked by fever, headache, muscle aches, rhinitis, fatigue, sore throat, dry cough, and gastrointestinal symptoms

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lung cancer

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group of several different types of cancer, including small cell, non small cell, squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, and large cell lung cancer

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orthopnea

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need to remain upright in order to breathe effectively

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pharyngitis

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sore throat

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pleural effusion

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collection of fluid in the pleural space

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pneumonia

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viral or bacterial infection of the lungs

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pneumothorax

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condition in which air has collected between the pleural linings of the lungs

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pulmonary tuberculosis

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contagious lung infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis organism

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sinusitis

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inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities

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upper respiratory infection

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acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages and throat caused by virus; also called the common cold or coryza

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severe acute respiratory syndrome

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viral respiratory illness marked by head and body aches, fever, and doug that may lead to severe pneumonia

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stridor

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medical emergency marked by a high-pitched upper airway sound (heard without stethoscope) that indicates airway obstruction

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