Respiratory Diseases Flashcards
Upper Respiratory
Infection (URI)
an infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by bacteria or viruses. Also known as the common cold.
Influenza
an infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. Also known as the flu.
Bronchitis
an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes
Pneumonia
an inflammation/infection of one or both lungs.
Pleural Effusion
excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity and can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs.
Empyema
the presence of pus in a body cavity
Pneumothorax (PTX)
An abnormal collection of air in the pleural space which can cause all
or part of the lung to collapse.
Hemothorax (HTX)
An abnormal accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity.
Asthma
chronic inflammatory lung disease in which airways become inflamed, resulting in excess mucous production and airway narrowing.
Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow in
the lungs and is not fully reversible. This is often associated with years
of smoking.
Pulmonary Embolism
PE
a blood clot in one or more of the pulmonary arteries
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
a blood clot in the deep venous system of the arms or legs which can
break off and cause a PE. (Not a respiratory system disease, but related to PE’s so included here.)
