Respiratory Conditions/Procedures Flashcards
What diseases are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases?
emphysema, pneumonia, asthma, influenza
common cold
coryza
runny nose
rhinorrhea
disorder caused by a protein malfunction that causes mucus to gather on the lungs
cystic fibrosis
bloody nose
epistaxis
inflammation of the lining of the alveolar sac
pleurisy
disease in which the alveoli become stretched out and cannot push pollutants out of the lungs
emphysema
contagious illness caused by flu viruses
influenza
disease that is caused by bacteria; lung tissue is destroyed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue
tuberculosis
inflammatory illness of the lung with abnormal alveolar filling
pneumonia
obstructive airway disease accompanied by wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing
asthma
inflammation of the bronchi
bronchitis
otolaryngologist
ear, nose, and throat doctor
pulmonologist
lung specialist
group of lung diseases in which it is hard to breathe
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx
croup
acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract
diphtheria
whooping cough
pertussis
inflammation of the sinuses
sinusitis
spasm of the larynx
laryngospasm
loss of ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds
aphonia
change in vocal quality, such as hoarseness, weakness, or cracking of the voice during a boy’s puberty
dysphonia
inflammation of the larynx
laryngitis
bleeding from the mucous membranes of the trachea
tracheorrhagia
excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi
bronchorrhea
inflammation of the pleura
pleurisy
pain the the pleura with breathing movements
pleurodynia
accumulation of air in the pleural cavity
pneumothorax
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
pleural effusion
collection of blood in the pleural cavity
hemothorax
coughing up of blood
hemoptysis
presence of pus in the pleural cavity
pyothorax
group of lung diseases which have a sudden onset of severe lung dysfunction, making breathing extremely difficult
acute respiratory distress syndrome
collapse of a lung
atelectasis
accumulation of fluid in lung tissues
pulmonary edema
bleeding from the lungs
pneumorrhagia
disease caused by coal dust in the lungs
anthracosis
caused by asbestos particles in the lungs
asbestosis
caused by inhaling cotton dust
byssinosis
formation of scar tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity
pulmonary fibrosis
absence of spontaneous respiration
apnea
abnormally slow breathing rate
bradypnea
abnormally fast breathing rate
tachypnea
condition in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep
sleep apnea
pattern of alternating periods of apnea and hyperpnea
Cheyne-Stoke respiration
shortness of breath
dyspnea
rapid, deep breathing
hyperpnea
shallow or slow breathing
hypopnea
rapid rate of deep breathing associated with anxiety
hyperventilation
condition when the body cannot get the air it needs
asphyxia
bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen
cyanosis
abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
hypercapnia
sudden and unexplainable death of an infant between 2 week and 1 year old
sudden infant death syndrome
sleep apnea study
polysomnography
visual examination of the larynx
laryngoscopy
device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled
spirometer
tests that measure volume and flow of air
pulmonary function tests
external monitor placed on the patien’t finger to determine oxygen saturation levels
pulse oximeter
phlegm ejected through the mouth
sputum
thick mucus secreted by tissues lining the respiratory
phlegm
cough medicine
antitussive
surgical repair of the nasal septum
septoplasty
crunching sound heard with each heartbeat, caused by the heart beating against air filled tissues in emphysema
Hamman’s sign
squeaking or grating sounds of pleural linings rubbing together
pleural friction rub
abnormal transmission of sounds from the lungs or bronchi
bronchophony
