Respiratory System; Not Built From Word Parts

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

Respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath; caused by construction and inflammation of airways that is reversible between attacks

Question 2

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 2

Progressive lung disease blocking air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two main components of COPD. Most COPD is a result of cigarette smoking.

Question 3

Computed tomography (CT)

Answer 3

Diagnostic imaging tests producing scans composed from sectional radio graphic images, which can be taken in any of the anatomical planes for a multidimensional view of internal structures. Chest computed tomography is often performed to follow up on abnormalities identified on previous chest radiographs.

Question 4

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19)

Answer 4

Respiratory illness caused by a newly discovered virus with symptoms that include fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing, and digestive upset; the disease course can range from mild to severe with the possibility of acute respiratory distress syndrome and multi system organs failure

Question 5

Culture and sensitivity (CT)

Answer 5

Lab tests performed on a collected sample to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria or fungi and to identify the most effective anti microbial treatment. The test may be performed on sputum, throat cultures, blood, urine, and other fluids. Sputum culture and sensitivity tests are frequently used in the diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

Question 6

Emphysema

Answer 6

Loss of elasticity of the aveoli results in distension, causing stretching of the lung. As a result, the body does not receive enough oxygen. (Component of COPD)

Question 7

Influenza (flu)

Answer 7

Highly contagious and often severe viral infection of the respiratory tract

Question 8

Obstructive sleep apnea ( OSA)

Answer 8

Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to short absences of breathing (apnea); can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure

Question 9

Radiograph

Answer 9

Image related by ionizing radiation; chest radiographs are frequently performed to diagnose respiratory conditions; (aka x-ray)

Question 10

Sputum

Answer 10

Mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

Question 11

Tuberculosis (TB)

Answer 11

Infectious bacterial disease, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs (may spread to other organs)

Question 12

Upper respiratory infection (URI)

Answer 12

Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx, usually caused by a virus;
(Commonly called a cold)