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nose; exchanges air during inhaling and exhaling; warms, moisturizes, and filters inhaled air

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nas/o

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sinuses; produces mucus for the nasal cavities, make bones of the skull lighter, and aid in sound production

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sinus/o

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pharynx; transports air back and forth between the nose and the trachea

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pharyng/o

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larynx; makes speech possible

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laryng/o

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epiglottis; closes off the trachea during swallowing

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epiglott/o

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trachea; transports air back and forth between the pharynx and the bronchi

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trache/o

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transports air from the trachea to the lungs

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bronch/o, bronchi/o

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alveoli; air sacs that exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood

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alveol/o

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bring oxygen into the body, and remove carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body

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pneum/o, pneomon/o, pulmon/o

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supplies the blood with oxygen for transportation to the cells in all parts of the body

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respiratory system

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nose (nostrils), mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea

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upper respiratory tract

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bronchial tree and lungs; located within and protected by the thoracic cavity or thorax (rib cage)

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lower respiratory tract

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a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections

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nasal septum

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the thin hairs located just inside the nostrils, filter incoming air to remove debris

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cilia

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line the nose

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mucous membranes

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a slippery secretion produced by the mucous membranes that protects and lubricates these tissues

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mucus

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nerve endings that act as the receptors for the sense of smell

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olfactory receptors

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located at the back of the mouth

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palatine tonsils

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(nasopharyngeal tonsils) higher up than the palatine tonsils, behind the nose and the roof of the mouth

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adenoids

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air-filled cavities lined with mucous membrane, located in the bones of the skull

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paranasal sinuses

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a sac or cavity in any organ or tissue

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sinus

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located in the frontal bone just above the eyebrow; infection can cause severe pain in area

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frontal sinuses

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located in the sphenoid bone behind the eye and under the pituitary gland; close to the optic nerves infection can cause vision damage

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sphenoid sinuses

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largest of the paranasal sinuses, located in the maxillary bones under the eyes; infection can cause pain in the posterior maxillary teeth

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maxillary sinuses

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located in the ethmoid bones between the nose and the eyes, are irregularly shaped air cells that are separated from the eye cavity by only a thin layer of bone

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ethmoid sinuses

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(throat) receives the air after it passes through the nose or mouth, as well as food

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pharynx

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first division, posterior to the nasal cavity and continues downward to behind the mouth; only used by the respiratory system

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nasopharynx

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second division, is the portion that is visible when looking into the mouth; shared by the respiratory system and digestive system and transports air, food, and fluids downward to the laryngopharynx

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oropharynx

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third division, also shared by the respiratory and digestive systems

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laryngopharynx

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(voice box) a triangular chamber located between the pharynx and the trachea; contains the vocal cords

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larynx

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largest cartilage that protects the larynx; when enlarged, it is known as an Adam’s Apple

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thyroid cartilage

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lid-like structure located at the base of the tongue, swings downward and closes off the laryngopharynx so that food does not enter the trachea and the lungs

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epiglottis

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(windpipe) transports air to and from the lungs; located directly in front of the esophagus

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trachea

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two large tubes, also known as primary bronchi, which branch out from the trachea and convey air onto the lungs

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bronchi

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(air sacs) very small, grapelike clusters found at the end of each bronchiole; where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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alveoli

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relating to the lungs

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pulmonary

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detergent-like substance produced by the alveoli; reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the lungs

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surfactant

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the essential organs of respiration, are divided into lubes

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lungs

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a subdivision or part of an organ

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lobes

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larger and has three lobes: the upper, middle, and lower

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right lung

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only has two lobes, the upper and lower, due to space restrictions because the heart is located on that side of the body

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left lung

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the middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs; contains connective tissue and organs, including the hears and its veins and arteries, the esophagus, traches, bronchi, the thymus gland, and lymph nodes

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mediastinum

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thin, moist, and slippery membrane that covers the outer surface of the lungs and lines the inner surface of the thoracic cavity

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pleura

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the outer layer of the pleura; lines the walls of the thoracic cavity, covers the diaphragm, and forms the sac containing each lung; attached to the chest wall

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parietal pleura

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the inner later of the pleura that covers each lung, is attached directly to the lungs

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visceral pleura

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(pleural space) thin, fluid-filled space between the parietal and visceral pleural membranes; the fluid acts as a lubricant, allowing the membranes to slide easily over each other during respiration

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pleural cavity

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relating to the walls of a cavity

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parietal

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relating to the internal organs

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visceral

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(thoracic diaphragm) a dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen; it is the contraction and relaxation of this muscle that makes breathing possible

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diaphragm

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stimulate the diaphragm and causes it to contract

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phrenic nerves

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(ventilation, breathing) the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide that is essential to life

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respiration

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the act of taking in air as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward

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inhalation

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the act of breathing out as the diaphragm relaxes

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exhalation

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the act of bringing air in and out of the lungs from the outside environment and, in the process, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide

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external respiration

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(cellular respiration) the exchange of gases within the cells of the blood and tissues

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internal respiration

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(ENT) a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the head and neck

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otolaryngologist

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a physician who specializes in the diagnosing and treating of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system

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pulmonologist

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performs operations on the organs inside of the thorax, or chest, including the heart, lungs, and esophagus

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thoracic surgeon

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(COPD) a group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making is difficult to breathe; most often caused by long-term smoking, generally permanent and progressive

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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a disease in which airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to an inhaled irritant, usually cigarette smoke

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chronic bronchitis

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the progressive long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking; characterized by a decrease in the total number of alveoli, enlargement of the remaining alveoli, and the progressive destruction of the walls of these remaining alveoli; results in barrel chest

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emphysema

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a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction

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asthma

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characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing

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asthma attack

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a breathing sound caused by a partially obstructed airway

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wheezing

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the swelling and clogging of bronchial tubes with mucus

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airway inflammation

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a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, tightening and squeezing the airway shut

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bronchospasm

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the narrowing of the airways that develops after 5 to 15 minutes of physical exertion

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exercise-induced asthma

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URI, acute nasopharyngitis (common cold); caused by human rhinovirus

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upper respiratory infections

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(allergy) an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that causes an increased flow of mucus

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allergic rhinitis

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an inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by something other than an allergen, such as cold air, spicy food, or medication

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nonallergic rhinitis

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an acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cords resulting in a barking cough or stridor

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croup

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a harsh, high-pitched sound caused by a blockage present when breathing in

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stridor

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an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract

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diphtheria

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(nosebleed) bleeding from the nose that may be caused by dry air, injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure

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epistaxis

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(flu) an acute, highly contagious viral infection characterized by respiratory inflammation, fever, chills, and muscle pain

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influenza

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(whooping cough) a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough, followed by breathlessness and a noisy inspiration

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pertussis

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sudden or spasmlike

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paroxysmal

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(runny nose) the watery flow of mucus from the nose

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rhinorrhea

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an inflammation of the sinuses

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sinusitis

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(sore throat) inflammation of the pharynx; often a symptom of a cold, flu, or sinus infection

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pharyngitis

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the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx

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laryngospasm

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the loss of the ability to produce normal speech sounds

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aphonia

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sound or voice

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phon

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difficulty in speaking, which may include any impairment in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s voice during puberty

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dysphonia

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inflammation of the larynx; causes voice loss

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laryngitis

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bleeding from the mucous membranes of the trachea

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tracheorrhagia

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the permanent dilation of the bronchi, caused by chronic infection and inflammation

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bronchiectasis

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an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi; often caused by chronic bronchitis or asthma

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bronchorrhea

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(pleuritis) an inflammation of the pleura; may result from trauma, tuberculosis, connective tissue disease, or an infection

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pleurisy

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a sharp pain that occurs when the inflamed membranes rub against each other with each inhalation

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pleurodynia

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the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space; pain when breathing because it prevents the lung from fully expanding

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pleural effusion

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the escape of fluid from blood or lymphatic vessels into the tissues or into a body cavity

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effusion

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(empyema of the pleural cavity) the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane

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pyothorax

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refers to a collection of pus in a body cavity

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empyema

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity; often results from trauma or can be caused by a disease or surgery

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hemothorax

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the accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in a pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse

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pneumothorax

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(ARDS) a lung condition caused by trauma, pneumonia, smoke or fumes, inhaled vomit, or sepsis; a life-threatening condition in which inflammation of the lungs and fluid in the alveoli lead to low levels of oxygen in the blood

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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a systemic bacterial infection in the bloodstream

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sepsis

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(collapsed lung) the incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung due to a blockage of the sir passages or pneumothorax

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atelectasis

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an accumulation of fluid in lung tissues, especially the alveoli; often a symptom of heart failure

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pulmonary edema

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swelling

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edema

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the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by an embolus that has formed in the leg or pelvic region

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pulmonary embolism

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bleeding from the lungs

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pneumorrhagia

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(TB) an infectious disease caused by Myobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs

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tuberculosis

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present but not active

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latent

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dangerous form of tuberculosis that can occur when the prescribes drug is not strictly followed, rendering the treatment insufficient to destroy all the bacteria

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multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

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a serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids

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pneumonia

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a localized form of pneumonia that often affects the bronchioles

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bronchopneumonia

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affects larger areas of the lungs

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lobar pneumonia

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lobar pneumonia involving both lungs

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double pneumonia

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pneumonia that can occur when a foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs

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aspiration pneumonia

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pneumonia that is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

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bacterial pneumonia

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the only form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination

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pneumococcal pneumonia

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(CAP) any pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic

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community-acquired pneumonia

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(nosocomial pneumonia) a type of pneumonia contracted during a stay in the hospital when a patient’s defenses are impaires

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hospital-acquired pneumonia

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(mycoplasma pneumonia) a milder but longer-lasting form of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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walking pneumonia

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an opportunistic infection caused by the yeast-like fungus Pneumocystis carinii

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pneumocystis pneumonia

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pneumonia that can be caused by several different types of viruses, accounts for approximately 1/3 of all pneumonias

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viral pneumonia

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refers to a group of almost 200 disorders that cause inflammation and scarring of the alveoli and their supporting membranes

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interstitial lung disease

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(interstitial fibrosis) the progressive formation of scar tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity and increased difficulty in breathing

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pulmonary fibrosis

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a condition in which normal tissue is replaced by fibrotic (hardened) tissue

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fibrosis

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any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust after prolonged environmental occupational contact

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pneumoconiosis

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caused by asbestos particles in the lungs and usually occurs after working with asbestos

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asbestosis

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caused by inhaling silica dust on the lungs and usually occurs after working occupations including foundry work, quarrying, ceramics, glasswork, and sandblasting

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silicosis

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a life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus

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cystic fibrosis

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the leading cause of cancer death in the United States; is a condition in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the lung

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lung cancer

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abnormal changes in the rate or depth of breathing

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breathing disorders

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easy or normal breathing

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eupnea

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the temporary absence of spontaneous respiratation

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apnea

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an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually less than 10 breaths per minute

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bradypnea

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an irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea; usually occurs in comatose patients or those nearing death

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Cheyne-Stokes

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an abnormally rapid rate of respiration, usually more than 20 breaths per minute

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tachypnea

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(shortness of breath, SOB) difficult or hard breathing

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dyspnea

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breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest

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hyperpnea

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shallow or slow respiration

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hypopnea

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an abnormally rapid rate of deep respiration that is usually associated with anxiety; decreases the level of carbon dioxide in the blood, causing dizziness and tingling in the fingers and toes

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hyperventilation

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a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep for periods long enough to cause a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels

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sleep apnea

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(OSA) caused by the muscles at the back of the throat relaxing and narrowing the airways

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obstructive sleep apnea

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noisy breathing caused by vibration of the soft palate; can be a symptom of sleep apnea

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snoring

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the act of coughing up and spitting out saliva, mucus, or other body fluid

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expectoration

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the expectoration of blood or blood-stained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as a result of a pulmonary or brachial hemorrhage

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hemoptysis

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(choking) when food or a foreign object partially or completely blocks the airway and prevents air from entering or leaving the lungs

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airway obstruction

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abdominal thrusts to clear airway obstruction

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Heimlich maneuver

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the absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues and organs even though there is an adequate flow of blood; if it occurs for more than 4 minutes to 6 minutes, irreversible brain damage can occur

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anoxia

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condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body’s tissues or organs; however, it is less severe than anoxia

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hypoxia

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(altitude sickness) a condition that can be brought on by the decreased oxygen in the air at higher altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet

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altitude hypoxia

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the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function; can be caused by choking, suffocation, drowning, or inhaling gases such as carbon monoxide

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asphyxia

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a state of asphyxia or suffocation

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asphyxiation

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a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood

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cyanosis

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the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypercapnia

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capn

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carbon dioxide

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the condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood, usually due to respiratory disorders or ehart conditions

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hypoxemia

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(RF or respiratory disease) a condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood becomes dangerously low or the level of carbon dioxide becomes dangerously high

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respiratory failure

154
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mage to the lungs in which particles of fire coat the alveoli and prevent the normal exchange of gases

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smoke inhalation

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(SIDS) the sudden and unexplainable death of an apparently healthy and sleeping infant between the ages of 2 months and 6 months

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sudden infant death syndrome

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a count of the number of breaths per minute

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respiratory rate

157
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provide information about the condition of the lungs and pleura; rales, rhonchi, stridor

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respiratory sounds

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the visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope

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bronchoscopy

159
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flexible, fiber-optic device that is passed through he nose or mouth and down the airways

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bronchoscope

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(chest imaging) a valuable tool for diagnosing pneumonia, lung cancer, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, tuberculosis, and emphysema

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chest x-ray

161
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the visual examination of the larynx and vocal cords using a flexible or rigid laryngoscope inserted through the mouth

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laryngoscopy

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a simpler version of a laryngoscopy in which the larynx is viewed by shining a light on an angles mirror held at the back of the soft palate

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indirect laryngoscopy

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an inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs, revealing any narrowing of the airways in advance to an asthma attack

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peak flow meter

164
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(sleep study) measures physiological activity during sleep and is often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea

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polysomnography

165
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(PFTs) a group of tests that measure volume and flow of air by using a spirometer

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pulmonary function tests

166
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a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled (volume) and the length of time required for each breath

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spirometer

167
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used to help patients who have recently had surgery keep their lungs healthy during recovery

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incentive spirometer

168
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an external monitor placed on the patient’s fingertip or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in blood

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pulse oximeter

169
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procedure in which a sample of mucus is coughed up from the lungs and then examined under a microscope to detect cancer cells

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sputumcytology

170
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phlegm ejected through the mouth that can be examined for diagnostic procedures

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sputum

171
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thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages

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phlegm

172
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(Mantoux PPD skin test) a screen test for tuberculosis in which a very small amount of PPD tuberculin, a purified protein derivative, is injected just under the top layer of skin on the forearm

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tuberculin skin testing

173
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(cough medicine) administered to prevent or relieve coughing

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antitussive

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cough

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tuss

175
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an inhaled medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages to the lungs

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bronchodilator

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(MDI) administers a specific amount of a medication such as a bronchodilator into aerosol for; a gas propellant mixes with the medicine to push it into the lungs

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metered-dose dilator

177
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an electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouthpiece

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nebulizer

178
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long-acting medications taken daily to prevent asthma attacks; help control inflammation and stop the airways from reacting to factors that trigger the asthma

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controller medicines

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(quick-relief) taken at the first sign of an asthma attack to dilate the airways and make breathing easier

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rescue medicines

180
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(ETT) the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway, especially when a patient is on a ventilator

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endotracheal intubation

181
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the insertion of a tube, usually for the passage of air or fluids

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intubation

182
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(FESS) a procedure performed using an endoscope in which chronic sinusitis it treated by enlarging the opening between the nose and sinus

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functional endoscopic sinus surgery

183
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the surgical removal of the larynx

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laryngectomy

184
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a surgical incision into the larynx, performed when the upper part of the airway is obstrcuted

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laryngotomy

185
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the surgical repair or alteration of parts of the nasal septum

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septoplasty

186
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the surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing

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tracheostomy

187
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a surgically created opening on a body surface

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stoma

188
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procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage

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tracheotomy

189
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surgical removal of all or part of a lung

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pneumonectomy

190
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the surgical removal of a lobe of an organ

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lobectomy

191
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a surgery in which a small wedge-shaped piece of cancerous lung tissue is removed, along with a margin of healthy tissue around the cancer

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wedge resection

192
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the surgical procedure of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity; performed to remove liquid or air from the pleural cavity

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thoracentesis

193
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a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment; used to gain access to the lungs, heart, esophagus, diaphragm, and other organs

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thoracotomy

194
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(VATS) the use of a thoroscope to view the inside of the pleural cavity through very small incisions; used to remove small sections of cancerous tissue and to obtain biopsy specimens to diagnose certain types of pneumonia, infections, tumors of the chest wall, and repeatedly collapsing lungs

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video-assisted thoracic surgery

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a specialized endoscope used for treating the thorax

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thoroscope

196
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aid the digestive system as well as bronchodilators to keep airways open

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pancreatic enzymes

197
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a therapeutic technique to remove excess mucus from the lungs

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chest percussion

198
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(abdominal breathing) a relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety

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diaphragmatic breathing

199
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(continuous positive airway pressure) a noninvasive ventilation device used in the treatment of sleep apnea

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CPAP machine

200
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(bilevel positive airway pressure) like a CPCP machine; however, it can be set at a higher pressure for inhaling and a lower pressure for exhaling

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BiPAP machine

201
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(bag valve ask, BVM) an emergency resuscitator used to assist ventilation

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Ambu bag

202
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a mechanical device for artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement the patient’s natural breathing function

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ventilator

203
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a small tube that divides into two nasal passages

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nasal cannula

204
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allows the exhaled breath to be partially reused, delivering up to 60% oxygen

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rebreather mask

205
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allows higher levels of oxygen to be added to the air taken in by the patient

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non-rebreather mask

206
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(HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber that allows air pressure to be raised up to three times higher than normal; the lungs and bloodstream are thus able to absorb oxygen, which is delivered throughout the body to promote healing and fight infection

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hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Medical Terminology (11 decks)

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