respira Flashcards
hemoptysis
coughing up blood
hyperpnea
abnormal deep breathing
hyperventilation
breathing to fast
asthma
widespread narrowing of bronchioles
atelectasis
collapse of alveoli, prevents air from entering
bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of bronchi
bronchopneumonia
inflammatory disease w bronchioles and alveoli
croup
swelling of upper airway
emphysema
lungs destroyed overtime
pertussis
whooping cough
pleural effusion
fluid in between pleural layers
pneumoconiosis
infection in lungs caused by inhalation of dust
pneumonia
infection in lungs caused by pathogens
severe acute respiratory syndrome
viral infection causes lung inflammation and alveolar damage
tuberculosis
lung infection
aspiration
removes air and fluid w suction
ausculation
listening w stethoscope
ascites
accumulation of fluid within abdominal cavity
reflux
back flow
steatorrhea
fat in diarrhea
cholelithiasis
gall stones
chron’s disease
chronic inflammation bowel disease
diverticulosis
small pouches on wall of colon
dysentery
severe diarrhea