Upper Respiratory Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Epistaxis
A
Nosebleed
2
Q
Allergic Rhinitis
A
Reaction of the nasal mucosa to a specific allergen
3
Q
Acute Viral Rhinitis
A
Common cold or acute coryza
Caused by viruses that invade the upper respiratory tract
4
Q
Sinusitis
A
an infection of the lining of the sinuses near the nose.
5
Q
Acute Pharyngitis
A
Acute inflammation of the pharyngeal walls
6
Q
Peritonsillar Abcess
A
A complication of acute pharyngitis or acute tonsillitis when bacterial infection invades one or both tonsils
7
Q
Tracheotomy
A
Surgical incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway
