Respiratory System

Question 1

Sinusitis

Answer 1

infection of the epithelial tissue of sinus cavities

Question 2

Epistaxis

Answer 2

nose bleed

Question 3

Coryza

Answer 3

nasal discharge, rhinorrhea

Question 4

Influenza

Answer 4

inflammation of trachea, aches, pains, coughing, fever

Question 5

Pneumonia

Answer 5

air spaces filled with fluid due to viral, bacterial, chemical, or aspiration irritation

Question 6

Tuberculosis

Answer 6

caused by mycobacterium bacilli, night sweats, cough with bloody sputum

Question 7

Atelectasis

Answer 7

incomplete expansion of lung due to injury, mucous plug, cancer, or foreign body

Question 8

Asthma

Answer 8

spasm of bronchus and bronchioles due to allergy

Question 9

Hayfever

Answer 9

watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose

Question 10

URI (upper respiratory infection)

Answer 10

viral or bacterial infection of eyes, ears, nose, and throat; coughing, seeing, and sore throat

Question 11

Pneumothorax

Answer 11

collapse of lung due to nonpatent lung (bleb) or trauma

Question 12

Hemothorax

Answer 12

collapse of lung due to pressure from bleeding or trauma

Question 13

Lung Cancer

Answer 13

15 - 30 times more likely with smoking