Thorax and Lungs Flashcards
Adventitious breath sounds
abnormal auscultated breath sounds such as crackles, rhonchi, wheezes and friction rub
Apnea
a temporary halt to breathing
Asthma (reactive airway disease)
small airway obstruction caused by inflammation and hyperactive airways
Atelectasis
incomplete expansion of the lung
Barrel Chest
increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest, often with some degree of kyphosis; commonly seen with COPD
Biot Respirations
irregular respirations varying in depth and interrupted by intervals of apnea that lacks repetitive pattern.
Bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchioles caused by repeated infections or bronchial obstructions.
Bronchitis
inflammation of the large airways
Bronchophony
an exaggeration of vocal resonance emanating from a bronchus surrounded by consolidated lung tissue (greater clarity and increased loudness of the spoken word).
Bronchiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles
COPD
disease process which causes decreased ability of the lungs to perform their function of ventilation (nonspecific diagnosis that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Dyspnea
difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath.
Egophony
the auditory quality associated with an increased intensity of the spoken voice along with a nasal quality (e’s become stuffy broad a’s). May be present in any condition that consolidates lung tissue
Hemoptysis
the coughing up of blood or bloodstained sputum from the respiratory tree
Kyphosis
an increased convex curvature of the thoracic spine.