Respiratory diseases

Question 1

Pneumoconiosis

Answer 1

An abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

Question 2

Epistaxis

Answer 2

Nosebleed

Question 3

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 3

An inheritable disease that affects not only the lungs but other systems by producing mucous such as digestive system

Question 4

Emphysema (COPD)

Answer 4

Result from COPD, which is progressive destruction of the air sacs in the lungs and loss of respiratory membrane for oxygen exchange.

Question 5

Atelectasis

Answer 5

A collapsed lung.

Question 6

Pulmonologist

Answer 6

Physician specializing in disease of the lungs

Question 7

Respiratory therapist

Answer 7

specially trained technician who administers, among other treatments, inhalation therapy to patients with lung disease.

Question 8

Pulmonary angiography

Answer 8

Special X-rays of the vessels of the lungs

Question 9

Laryngoscopy

Answer 9

Visual examination of the larynx

Question 10

Endotracheal intubation

Answer 10

passing special air tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit. Typically done for surgery.