Respiratory Conditions/Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

What diseases are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases?

A

emphysema, pneumonia, asthma, influenza

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2
Q

common cold

A

coryza

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3
Q

runny nose

A

rhinorrhea

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4
Q

disorder caused by a protein malfunction that causes mucus to gather on the lungs

A

cystic fibrosis

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5
Q

bloody nose

A

epistaxis

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6
Q

inflammation of the lining of the alveolar sac

A

pleurisy

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7
Q

disease in which the alveoli become stretched out and cannot push pollutants out of the lungs

A

emphysema

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8
Q

contagious illness caused by flu viruses

A

influenza

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9
Q

disease that is caused by bacteria; lung tissue is destroyed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue

A

tuberculosis

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10
Q

inflammatory illness of the lung with abnormal alveolar filling

A

pneumonia

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11
Q

obstructive airway disease accompanied by wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing

A

asthma

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12
Q

inflammation of the bronchi

A

bronchitis

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13
Q

otolaryngologist

A

ear, nose, and throat doctor

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14
Q

pulmonologist

A

lung specialist

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15
Q

group of lung diseases in which it is hard to breathe

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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16
Q

acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx

A

croup

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17
Q

acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract

A

diphtheria

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18
Q

whooping cough

A

pertussis

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19
Q

inflammation of the sinuses

A

sinusitis

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20
Q

spasm of the larynx

A

laryngospasm

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21
Q

loss of ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds

A

aphonia

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22
Q

change in vocal quality, such as hoarseness, weakness, or cracking of the voice during a boy’s puberty

A

dysphonia

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23
Q

inflammation of the larynx

A

laryngitis

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24
Q

bleeding from the mucous membranes of the trachea

A

tracheorrhagia

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25
Q

excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi

A

bronchorrhea

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26
Q

inflammation of the pleura

A

pleurisy

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27
Q

pain the the pleura with breathing movements

A

pleurodynia

28
Q

accumulation of air in the pleural cavity

A

pneumothorax

29
Q

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

A

pleural effusion

30
Q

collection of blood in the pleural cavity

A

hemothorax

31
Q

coughing up of blood

A

hemoptysis

32
Q

presence of pus in the pleural cavity

A

pyothorax

33
Q

group of lung diseases which have a sudden onset of severe lung dysfunction, making breathing extremely difficult

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

34
Q

collapse of a lung

A

atelectasis

35
Q

accumulation of fluid in lung tissues

A

pulmonary edema

36
Q

bleeding from the lungs

A

pneumorrhagia

37
Q

disease caused by coal dust in the lungs

A

anthracosis

38
Q

caused by asbestos particles in the lungs

A

asbestosis

39
Q

caused by inhaling cotton dust

A

byssinosis

40
Q

formation of scar tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity

A

pulmonary fibrosis

41
Q

absence of spontaneous respiration

A

apnea

42
Q

abnormally slow breathing rate

A

bradypnea

43
Q

abnormally fast breathing rate

A

tachypnea

44
Q

condition in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep

A

sleep apnea

45
Q

pattern of alternating periods of apnea and hyperpnea

A

Cheyne-Stoke respiration

46
Q

shortness of breath

A

dyspnea

47
Q

rapid, deep breathing

A

hyperpnea

48
Q

shallow or slow breathing

A

hypopnea

49
Q

rapid rate of deep breathing associated with anxiety

A

hyperventilation

50
Q

condition when the body cannot get the air it needs

A

asphyxia

51
Q

bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen

A

cyanosis

52
Q

abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

A

hypercapnia

53
Q

sudden and unexplainable death of an infant between 2 week and 1 year old

A

sudden infant death syndrome

54
Q

sleep apnea study

A

polysomnography

55
Q

visual examination of the larynx

A

laryngoscopy

56
Q

device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled

A

spirometer

57
Q

tests that measure volume and flow of air

A

pulmonary function tests

58
Q

external monitor placed on the patien’t finger to determine oxygen saturation levels

A

pulse oximeter

59
Q

phlegm ejected through the mouth

A

sputum

60
Q

thick mucus secreted by tissues lining the respiratory

A

phlegm

61
Q

cough medicine

A

antitussive

62
Q

surgical repair of the nasal septum

A

septoplasty

63
Q

crunching sound heard with each heartbeat, caused by the heart beating against air filled tissues in emphysema

A

Hamman’s sign

64
Q

squeaking or grating sounds of pleural linings rubbing together

A

pleural friction rub

65
Q

abnormal transmission of sounds from the lungs or bronchi

A

bronchophony