Terminology Flashcards by Courtney Hewetson | Brainscape

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Epistaxis

A

Nose bleed

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Rhinitis

A

Inflammation of the nose

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Tracheotomy

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An incision into the trachea

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Tracheostomy

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A temporary or permanent opening into the trachea

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Thoracotomy

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An incision into the thoracic cavity

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Thoracentesis

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Aspiration of fluid from the thoracic cavity

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Dyspnoea

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Difficulty in Breathing

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Tachypnoea

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Increased rate of respiration

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Apnoea

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Cessation of breathing

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Pneumothorax

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Air in the pleural space

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