respiratory system Flashcards
what is an adenoid
a patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose
what is alveol/o
small, hollow air sack
bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchus
hemoptysis
spitting up blood
Laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
pneumothorax
collapsed lung
thoracotomy
surgical puncture in chest
thorax
chest
thoracentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid in chest
endotracheal
within the trachea/windpipe
orthopnea
upright breathing
what does COPD stand for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
eupnea
normal breathing
Asphyxia
choking
Spirometer
tool used to measure breath
Hypoxia
condition of lack of oxygen in tissues
Epistaxis
nose bleed
pulmonary Embolism
blood clot/blockage in lungs
Sputum
substance coughed up from lungs
pulmonary Edema
fluid in lungs
pleural effusion
An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity.
Emphysema
chronic lung/pulmonary disease
Expectorant
medicine used to promote removal of mucus
pyothorax
pus in chest
an acute respiratory disease characterized by obstruction of the
larynx, a barking cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor.
croup
a high-pitched sound caused by partial obstruction of the air
passageway
stridor
the process of smelling
olfaction
other name for whooping cough.
pertussis
a surgical excision of a lobe of any organ or gland, such as the
lung.
lobectomy
atelectasis
collapsed lung
Heimlich maneuver
process used to clear obstruction
