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bronch/o, bronchi/o

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bronchial tube, bronchus

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laryng/o

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larynx, throat

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nas/o

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nose

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ox/i, ox/o, ox/y

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oxygen

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pharyng/o

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throat, pharynx

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phon/o

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sound, voice

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pleur/o

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pleura, side of the body

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-pnea

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breathing

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pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-

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lung, air

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pulm/o, pulmon/o

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lung

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sinus/o

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sinus

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somn/o

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somn/o

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spir/o

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to breathe

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thorac/o, -thorax

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chest, pleural cavity

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trache/o, trachea

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windpipe, trachea

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anoxia

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the absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues or organs despite adequate flow of blood.

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antitussive

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medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing.

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aphonia

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the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.

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asbestosis

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the form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs.

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asphyxia

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the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function.

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asthma

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a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes.

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atelectasis

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incomplete expansion of part or all of the lung.

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bradypnea

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

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bronchiectasis

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permanent thickening of the walls of the bronchi caused by chronic infection and inflammation.

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bronchodilator

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an inhaled medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs.

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bronchorrhea

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an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.

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bronchoscopy

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the visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope.

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bronchospasm

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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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Cheyne-Stokes respiration

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an irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slow respiration or apnea.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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a group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out.

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croup

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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 and stridor.

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cyanosis

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

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cystic fibrosis

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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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dysphonia

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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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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing.

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emphysema

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the progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking.

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empyema

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collection of pus in any body cavity.

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endotracheal intubation

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the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway.

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epistaxis

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bleeding from the nose

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hemoptysis

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expectoration of blood or bloodstained sputum.

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hemothorax

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity.

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hypercapnia

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abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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hyperpnea

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

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hypopnea

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shallow or slow respiration.

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hypoxemia

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a condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood.

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hypoxia

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the condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body tissues and organs; less severe than anoxia.

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx.

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laryngoscopy

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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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laryngospasm

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the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx.

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mediastinum

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the middle section of the chest cavity located between the lungs.

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nebulizer

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an electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist that is inhaled via a face mask or mouthpiece.

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otolaryngologist

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also known as ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), is a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the head and neck.

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pertussis

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a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough.

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the pharynx.

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pleural effusion

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excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space that prevents the lung from fully expanding

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleura.

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pleurodynia

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sharp chest pain that occurs when inflamed pleural membranes rub against each other with each inhalation.

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pneumoconiosis

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any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental or occupational contact.

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal of all or part of a lung.

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pneumonia

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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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pneumothorax

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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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polysomnography

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the diagnostic measurement of physiological activity during sleep and is often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea.

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pulmonary edema

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an accumulation of fluid in lung tissues, especially the alveoli.

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pulmonologist

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

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pulse oximeter

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

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pyothorax

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the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane.

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sinusitis

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an inflammation of the sinuses.

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sleep apnea

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

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spirometer

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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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tachypnea

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

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thoracentesis

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surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity.

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thoracotomy

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a surgical incision into the chest wall to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment.

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tracheostomy

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the surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea below the vocal cords to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing.

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tracheotomy

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

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tuberculosis

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“an infectious disease caused by an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; it can also affect other parts of the body.”

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