Respiratory System Med Terms Flashcards
A respirator disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen
Asthma
An inflammation of the bronchi/bronchial tubes
Bronchitis
Term which describes any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A noninfectious chronic respiratory infection occurring when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose elasticity
Emphysema
AKA nosebleed; Occurs when capillaries in nose become congested and bleed.
Epistaxis
AKA flu; a highly contagious viral infections of the upper respiratory system.
Influenza
Cancer mainly caused by exposure to tobacco
Lung Cancer
An inflammation of the larynx/vocal cords
Laryngitis
An inflammation of the pleura (membranes of the lungs)
Pleurisy
An inflammation/infection of the lungs characterized by a buildup of fluid in the alveoli.
Pneumonia
An inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
Rhinitis
An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the sinuses
Sinusitis
A condition in which a person stops breathing while asleep.
Sleep Apnea
An infectious ling disease caused by the bacterium “Mycobacterium Tuberculosis”
Tuberculosis
