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Respiratory system Flashcards

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respiratory system function

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exchange air

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Organs of respiratory system

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Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs

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Ventilation

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Flow of air between outside environment and lungs. Includes inhalation and exhalation

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External respiration

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Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs. Oxygen leaves air sacs and enters bloodstream and carbon dioxide leaves the blood stream and enters air sacs

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Internal respiration

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Oxygen carbon dioxide exchange at a cellular level. Oxygen leave the bloodstream and is delivered to tissue and use for metabolism. Carbon dioxide leaves tissues and into his bloodstream as a waste product of metabolism

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Nasal cavity

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Air enters through nares. Covered in mucous membrane, capillaries warm and humidify air

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Paranasal sinuses

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Located within facial bones, echo chamber for sound production

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Pharynx

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Commonly called the throat, Divided into three sections; nasopharynx, oropharnyx, and larnygopharnyx

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Tonsils

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Lymph attic tissue that removes pathogens in air and food. You have three pairs, adenoids, palatine, and lingual

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Eustachian or auditory tube

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Opening found in nasopharnyx. Opens with each swallow to equalize air pressure between middle ear and outside atmosphere

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Larynx

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Commonly called voicebox; muscular tube between pharynx and trachea. Walls of Larnyx are composed of Cartilage plates held in place by ligaments and muscles

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Vocal cords

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Folds of membranous tissue that vibrates to produce sound as air passes through opening between folds called the glottis

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Epiglottis

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The flap of Cartilage above the glottis that covers the Larynx and trachea during swallowing

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Trachea

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Commonly called the windpipe, carries air from larynx to main bronchi, 4 inches long. Composed of smooth muscle and Cartilage and assists in cleaning, warming and moisturizing air is it travels to the lungs

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Bronchial tubes

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Enters into the lungs, branches to form secondary and tertiary bronchi

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Alveoli

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Bronchi continues to branch to form their own bronchioles which terminate in alveoli

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Pulmonary capillaries

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In case each alveoli. Alveoli wall and capillary wall form respiration membrane

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Lungs

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Protected externally by ribs and internally by a double membrane called pleura. Right lung has three lobes left lung has two lobes

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Parietal pleura

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Outer membrane that lines wall of chest cavity

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visceral pleura

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inner membrane that adheres to surface of lungs

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Pleura

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folded to form sac around each lung called pleural cavity. Serous fluid between 2 pleural layers reduces friction when they rub together during ventilation

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apex

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pointed superior portion of lung

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base

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broad lower area of lung

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hilum

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entry and exit points such as bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves in the lungs

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tidal volume

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volume of air moving in and out in a single relaxed breath

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inspiratory reserve volume

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volume of air that can be forcefully inhaled after normal inhale

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expiratory reserve volume

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volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after normal exhale

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residual volume

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volume of air remaining in lungs after forced exhale

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inspiratory capacity

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tidal+inspiratory

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functional residual capacity

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expiratory reserve volume+ residual

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vital capacity

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inspiratory reserve+tidal+expiratory

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total lung capacity

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inspiratory reserve+ tidal + expiratory reserve+ residual

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diaphragm

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muscle that separates abdomen from thoracic cavity. contracts and causes decrease in pressure in chest cavity and air enters lungs to equalize pressure

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intercostal muscles

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located between ribs, raises rib cage to enlarge cavity, increases neg. pressure, and assists with forceful inhalation

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respiratory rate

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how many times we breathe in a minute. when co2 level is high, we breathe more rapidly

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adult respiratory rate

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12-20

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infant respiratory rate

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30-60

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internal medicine

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branch of medicine treating conditions of internal organs

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otorhinolaryngology

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branch of medicine that treats conditions of ear, nose, and throat

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pulmonology

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branch of medicine involved in treatment of respiratory system

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respiratory therapist

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health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders by conducting tests, giving breathing treatments, managing ventilator, and monitoring 02 levels

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thoracic surgery

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branch of medicine involving conditions of respiratory system by surgical means

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anosmia

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lack of sense of smell

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anoxia

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unable to obtain oxygen from inhaled air

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aphonia

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unable to produce sound

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asphyxia

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lack of oxygen; can lead to unconsciousness and death

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aspiration

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withdrawing fluid using suction (such as phlegm), or inhaling food or liquid into trachea

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bradypnea

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breathing too slowly; low respiratory rate

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bronchiectasis

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having dialated bronchi

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bronchospasm

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involuntary contraction of smooth muscle in bronchial walls

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cheyne-stokes respiration

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abnormal breathing pattern w/ long periods of apnea followed by deep and rapid breathing

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clubbing

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abnormal widening and thickening of fingers due to chronic o2 deficiency

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crackles

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abnormal crackling during inspiration; indicates fluid in lungs; also called rales

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cyanosis

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blue skin caused by low oxygen in blood

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dysphonia

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difficulty producing sound

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dyspnea

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difficult/ labored breathing

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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eupnea

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normal breathing rate

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hemoptysis

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cough up blood or blood-stained sputum

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hemothorax

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blood in chest cavity

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hypercapnia

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excessive co2 in body

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hyperpnea

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deep breaths

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hyperventilation

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breathing too fast and deep

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hypocapnia

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insufficient co2 in blood

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hypopnea

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shallow breaths

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hypoventilation

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breathing too slow and shallow

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hypoxia

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getting insufficient oxygen from inhaled air

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laryngoplegia

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paralysis of muscles controlling larynx

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orthopnea

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diff. breathing made worse when lying down

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pansinusitis

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inflammation of all paranasal sinuses

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patent

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open or unblocked

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phlegm

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thick mucus secreted in res. tract

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pleural rub

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grating sound when pleura rub together

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pleurodynia

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pleural pain

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pyothorax

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pus in chest cavity

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rhinitis

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inflammation of nasal cavity

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rhinorrhagia

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rapid blood flow from nose

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rhinorrhea

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runny nose

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rhonchi

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musical sound during expiration; caused by bronchial tube spasms

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shortness of breath

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patient having trouble breathing; also called dyspnea

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sputum

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phlegm coughed up

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stridor

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harsh, high-pitched breath sound; indicates airway obstruction

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tachypnea

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fast breathing

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thoracalgia

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chest pain

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tracheostenosis

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narrowing of trachea

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croup

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acute res. condition in kids; barking like cough

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diphtheria

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bacterial infection characterized by thick membranous film across throat; high mortality rate

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naso-pharyngitis

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inflammation of nose and pharynx; called common cold

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pertussis

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bacterial infection of upper res. system; whooping cough

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of pharynx; sore throat

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rhinomycosis

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fungal infection of nasal cavity

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asthma

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diff. breathing caused by bronchospasms, dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing

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bronchiectasis

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enlarged bronchi due to destruction of bronchial wall; result of infection

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bronchitis

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inflammation of bronchus

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bronchogenic carcinoma

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tumor in bronchi

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adult respiratory distress syndrome

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acute respiratory failure; tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, hypoxemia

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anthracosis

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type of pneumoconiosis; coal dust collecting in lungs; miner’s lungs

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asbestosis

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type of pneumoconiosis; asbestos fibers collecting in lungs

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atelectasis

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condition in which alveoli in portion of lung collapses; prevents gas exchange

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible group of conditions; like emphysema; lungs have decreased capacity to function

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cystic fibrosis

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genetic condition; produces very thick mucus; severe congestion in lungs

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emphysema

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chronic lung condition characterized by destruction of alveolar walls

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histoplasmosis

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fungal infection of lungs

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infant respiratory distress syndrome

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more common in premature infants; tachypnea; previously called hyaline membrane disease

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influenza

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viral infection of respiratory system

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legionnaires disease

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severe bacterial infection causing pneumonia, liver, and kidney damage

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mycoplasma pneumonia

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less severe, lasts longer; bacteria; walking pneumonia

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pneumoconiosis

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accumulation of foreign particles in lungs

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pneumonia

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inflammatory cond. of lungs, alveoli fill with fluid

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pulmonary edema

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excessive amount of tissue fluid accumulating in lung tissue

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pulmonary embolism

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floating blood clot obstructs pulmonary artery; causes infarct of lung tissue

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pulmonary fibrosis

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formation of fibrous scar tissue in lung; reduced ability to expand lungs

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severe acute respiratory syndrome

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acute viral infection that begins like flu but quickly progresses; high mortality rate

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silicosis

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pneumoconiosis; accumulation of silica dust in lungs

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sleep apnea

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breathing stops repeatedly during sleep

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sudden infant death syndrome

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unexpected and unexplained death of infant; stops breathing

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tuberculosis

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bacterial lung infection; results in inflammation and calcification of lungs

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empyema

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accumulation of pus in pleural space; also called pyothorax

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pleural effusion

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acc. of fluid in pleural cavity; prevents lungs from fully expanding

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pleurisy

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inflammation of pleura; sharp pain when breathing

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pneumothorax

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collection of air in pleural cavity; may result in collapsed lung

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arterial blood gases

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blood test of 02 and c02 levels in blood

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sputum culture and sensitivity

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cultures sputum for bacterial growth; then determines best antibiotic

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sputum cytology

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examine sputum for malignant cells

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bronchogram

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x-ray record of lungs

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bronchography

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x-ray of lung after inhaling radiopaque substance

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pulmonary angiography

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x-ray of lungs after injecting dye into blood vessel

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ventilation-perfusion scan

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nuclear med. test; radioactive air is inhaled for ventilation portion; radioactive dye is injected for perfusion portion; looks for pulmonary embolism

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bronchoscope

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instrument used to visually examine bronchial tubes

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of bronchial tubes using bronchoscope

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laryngoscope

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instrument used to visually examine larynx

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laryngoscopy

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visual examination of larynx using laryngoscope

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oximeter

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instrument to measure oxygen

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oximetry

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measures oxygen level in blood

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pulmonary function test

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group of tests to measure air flow in and out of lungs, lung volume, and gas exchange

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spirometer

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instrument used to measure lung capacity

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spirometry

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measures lung capacity with spirometer

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polysomnography

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monitoring patient sleeping to identify sleep apnea

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sweat test

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test for cystic fibrosis; more salt in sweat

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tuberculin skin tests

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introducing purified protein derivation under skin; determines if person has been exposed to TB

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aerosol therapy

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meds suspended in a mist and inhaled; delivered by nebulizer or inhaler

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endotracheal intubation

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placing tube into trachea to keep airway open

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intermittent positive pressure breathing

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method for assisting patients in breathing with a machine that produces increase in pos. thoracic pressure

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postural drainage

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drainage of bronchial secretions by placing patient in positions using gravity to promote drainage; CF treatment

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supplement oxygen therapy

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providing additional oxygen concentration to improve levels in bloodstream

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ventilator

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machine that does artificial ventilation

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bronchoplasty

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surgical repair of broncus

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laryngectomy

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surgical removal of larynx

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lobectomy

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surgical removal of lung lobe

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pleurocentesis

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withdrawing fluid from pleural space

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal of entire lung

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rhinoplasty

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repair of nose

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thoracentesis

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surgical puncture of chest wall to remove fluid; also called thoracocentesis

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thoracostomy

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insertion of tube into chest to drain fluid or air

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thoracotomy

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cutting into chest cavity

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tracheotomy

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emergency procedure to create an opening directly into trachea so person can breath easier; also called tracheostomy

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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emergency treatment given when respiration and heart stops

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Heimlich maneuver

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technique for removing foreign body obstructing trachea or pharynx

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percussion

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using fingers to tap on surface to determine condition beneath surface

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antibiotic

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kills bacteria

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antihistamine

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blocks histamine released during allergy attack

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antitussive

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relieves urge to cough

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bronchodilator

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relaxes bronchospasms; treats asthma

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corticosteroids

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reduces inflammation of resp. tract

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decongestant

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reduces congestion in respiratory system

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expectorant

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improves ability to cough up mucus

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mucolytic

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liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough up

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