Respiratory System Flashcards
Epistaxis
Nose bleed
Sinusitis
Infection of the epithelial tissue of sinus cavities
Coryza
Nasal discharge, rhinorrhea
Influenza
Inflammation of trachea, aches,pains, coughing, fever
Pneumonia
Air sacs filled with fluid due to viral, bacterial, chemical or aspiration irritation
Tuberculosis
Caused by mycobacterium bacilli, night sweats, cough with bloody sputum.
Atelectasis
Incomplete expansion of lung due to injury, mucus plug, cancer or foreign body
Asthma
Spasm of bronchus and bronchioles due to allergy
Hay fever
Watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose
URI upper respiratory infection
Viral or bacterial infection of eyes , ears, nose and throat; coughing sneezing and sore throat
Pneumothorax
Collapse of Lung due to no patent lung (bleb) or trauma
Hemothirax
Collapse of lung due to pressure from bleeding or trauma
Lung cancer
Ten times more likely with smoking 15% 5year survival rate