Resporatory Flashcards
Agonal Breathing
Pertaining to the period preceding death, usually a matter of minutes, but occasionally indicating a period of several hours. This is seen as a breath, followed by a release of air and long pause before the next breath is taken
Anaphylaxis
An extreme and generalised allergic reaction which is life threatening
Asphyxia
A life threatening condition in whicch oxygen cannot enter the resporatory system due to injury or obstruction
Asthma
Acute respiratory distress as a result of swelling in the airway (bronchospasm)
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi (lower airway)
Cheyne Stoke
Sometimes know as the death rattles, a condition in which breathing slows down until it stops for several seconds before speeding up to a peak and then slowing down and repeating the cycle again
Croup
Inflammation and obstruction of the larynx (voice box) in children, often the result of an infection
Dyspnoea
Laboured or difficult breathing
Emphysema
Enlarged alveoli in the lungs which reduces the exchange of gasses
Epiglottitis
Inflammation of the epiglottis
Haemoptysis
Coughing blood
haemothorax
Blood in the pleural cavity
Hyperventilation
Breathing at an abnormally rapid rate
Hypoxia
Deficiency of oxygen in the body
Pleurisy
Inflammation of the pleura, usually due to pneumonia
