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Dyspnea

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Shortness of breath or has difficulty breathing

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Respiration

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-Principal function of the lungs
-The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Hypoxia

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The body cells and tissues do not get enough oxygen

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Medical conditions with heavy breathing/hypoxia

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Pulmonary edema
Hay fever
Pleural effusion
Obstruction of the airway
Hyperventilation syndrome
Environmental/industrial exposure
Carbon monoxide poison
Drug overdose

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Carbon dioxide retention

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A condition characterized by a chronically high blood level of carbon dioxide in which of the respiratory center no longer responds to high blood levels of carbon dioxide

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Acidosis

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The buildup of excess acid in the blood or body tissue that can result from a primary illness

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Adventitious breath sounds

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Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, strider, rhonchi, and crackles

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Alkalosis

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The buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids

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Allergen

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The substance that causes an allergic reaction

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Anaphylaxis

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An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure

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Asthma

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An acute spasm of called , associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucous lining of the respiratory passages

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Atelectasis

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Collapse of the alveolar airspace of the lungs

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Bronchial breath sounds

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Normal breath sounds made by air moving from the bronchi

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Bronchiolitis

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Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children younger than two years and it often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus

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Bronchitis

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An acute or chronic inflammation of the lung that may damage lung tissue; usually associated with cough and production of sputum, and depending on its cause, sometimes fever

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Carbon monoxide

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And odorless colorless, tasteless and highly poisonous gas that results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion

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Chronic bronchitis

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Irritation of the major lung passageways from long-term exposure to infectious disease or irritants such a smoke

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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A method of ventilation use primarily in the treatment of critically ill patients with respiratory distress can prevent the need for endotracheal intubation

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COVID-19

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A respiratory disease caused by the virus SARS CoV2. The virus is a coronavirus similar to the one that caused the common cold

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Crackles

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Crackling, rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in the air spaces of the lungs

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Croup

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A viral inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause a partial airway obstruction in this characterized by a barking cough, usually seen in children

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Diphtheria

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An infectious disease in which a pseudomembrane forms lining the pharynx; this lining can severely obstruct the passage of air into the lyrics

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Embolus

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A blood clot, or other substance in the circulatory system, that travels to a blood vessel where it causes a blockage of blood flow

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Emphysema

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A disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Epiglottitis

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Bacterial infection in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause an upper airway obstruction

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Hay fever

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An allergic response usually to outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen or sometimes indoor allergens, such as dust, mites, or pet dander, also called allergic rhinitis.

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Hyperventilation

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Rapid, usually deep breathing that lowers the blood carbon dioxide level below normal

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Hyperventilation syndrome

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This syndrome occurs in the absence of physical problems, the respirations of a person who is experiencing hyperventilation syndrome may be as high as 40 shallow breaths/min or as low as only 20 very deep breaths/min.
3. This syndrome is often associated with panic attacks

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Hypoxic Drive

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A condition in which chronically low levels of oxygen in the blood, stimulate the respiratory seen impatience with chronic lung diseases

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Influenza Types A

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A virus that has crossed the animal/ heat human barrier, and has infected humans

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Meter dose inhaler

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A miniature spray canister used to direct medication through the mouth and into the lungs

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Orthopnea

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Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by setting

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Oxygenation

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The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusing from the alveoli, following inhalation into the lungs

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Pandemic

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An outbreak that occurs on a global scale

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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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Severe shortness of breath, especially at night after several hours of cleaning, the person is forced to sit up to breathe

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Pertussis (whooping cough)

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An airborne bacterial infection that occurs mostly children younger than six years patients will be feverish and exhibit whoop sound on inspiration after a coughing attack. Highly contagious through droplet infection.

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Pleural effusion

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A collection of fluid between the lung and the chest wall that may compress the lung

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Pleuritic chest pain

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Sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that is worsened by a deep breath or other chest movement often caused by inflammation or irritation of the pleura

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Pneumonia

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An infection disease of the lung that damages lung tissue

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Pneumothorax

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An accumulation of error or gas in the pleural cavity

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Pulmonary edema

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A buildup a fluid in the lungs, often observe result of congestive heart failure

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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A virus that causes an infection of the lungs and breathing passages can lead to the other serious illness that affect the lungs or heart, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV is highly contagious and spread through droplets

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Ronichi

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Course low pitched breast sounds heard, and patience with chronic mucus in the upper airways

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Small volume nebulizer

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A respiratory device that holds liquid medicine that is turned into a fine mist
The patient inhales a medication into the airway and lungs as a treatment for conditions, such as asthma

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Stridor

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A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound generally heard toward inspection that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway, maybe audible without stethoscope

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Ventilation

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Exchange of air between the lungs and the environment, spontaneously by the patient, or with the assistance from another person, such as an EMT

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Vesicular breath sounds

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Normal breath sounds made by the air moving in and out of the alveola

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Wheezing

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A high-pitched, whistling, breath sound that is most prominent on expiration in which suggests an obstruction or narrowing of the lower airways occurs in asthma and bronchiolitis

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