Respirations - Rhythm: Regularity of breathing Flashcards
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What is Cheyne-Stokes breathing?
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abnormal breathing pattern with periods of apnoea.
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What is apnoea?
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The absence of breathing.
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What is stridor?
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Noisy inspiration: Laryngeal obstruction.
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What is stertorous?
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Noisy, laboured breathing. (snoring)
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What is dyspnoea?
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difficulty in breathing.
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What is tachypnoea?
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Increased breathing rate.
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What is orthopnoea?
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Difficulty in breathing when lying down.
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What is hypoventilation?
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Decreased breathing rate & depth.
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What is hyperventilation?
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Rapid, deep breathing.
