Vocabs Flashcards
AAACC
Adult Advanced Asthma Care Clinic
6-minute walks (6MWT or ambulatory oximetry):
Patients are asked to walk as far as they can in 6
minutes. The distance walked is a measure of how well you can manage your daily life. –
uwhealth.org (HFFY- Waiting for your Lung Transplant)
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG):
“Measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide
in the blood from an artery. This test is used to check how well your lungs are able to move oxygen
into the blood and remove carbon dioxide from blood.”
Breath Hydrogen Testing:
Scheduled in the Pulmonary Function Lab. This test will help the
physician decided if the patient’s body is able to absorb sugar. Test must be scheduled at least 48
hours apart if testing for more than one sugar. Sugars tested: Lactose, Sucrose, Fructose and
Glucose
Bronchoprovocation Study:
A type of PFT (see Pulmonary Function Test). “Performed on patients
with a history of asthma who has a normal pulmonary function at rest. In a specific test the patient
inhales a particular antigen while the forced expiratory volume is measured.” - https://medical
dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/
Bronchoscopy (Bronch):
“Can be done to see the airways and obtain samples of mucus or tissue
from within the lungs. The doctor places a thing tube or “scope” through the patient’s nose, mouth,
or through a pre-existing breathing tube and into the lungs. The scope displays pictures on a video
screen at the bedside. Before this is done, patients are given drugs to treat pain to make them sleepy;
this process is called moderate sedation.” – uwhealth.org (HFFY – Bronchoscopy Trauma)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease):
“A lung disease that makes it hard to breath. It is
caused by damage to the lungs over many ears, usually from smoking.”
Cystic Fibrosis (CF):
an inherited (genetic disease), chronic illness. “People with cystic fibrosis have
an abnormality in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). CFTR is a
chloride channel that controls the way body salts (sodium and chloride) and water move into the and
out of the body’s cells. The CFTR does not work properly and causes the body to produce
abnormally thick, sticky mucus. The organs that are most affected by this defect are the lungs,
pancreas, sweat glands and those within the reproductive system.” – www.uwhealthkids.org
CXR:
Chest X-ray
Diffusing Capacity (DLCO):
Part of a PFT (see Pulmonary Function Test). “Gas distribution can be
measured in a number of different ways. UW health Pulmonary Function Lab measures diffusing
capacity, DLCO, by a single breath method. The DLCOsb test measures factors that affect diffusion
of gas across the aveolar-capillary membrane. The gas mixture that the subject inspires includes a
small amount of carbon monoxide. It is the transfer of the CO that is actually measured.” -
UConnect
DOE:
Dyspnea on Exertion
Dyspnea:
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
EBUS (endobronichial ultrasound):
“Using an ultrasound scope, physicians can examine lymph
nodes in the middle of the chest in a much less invasive way. Previously, surgery would have been
necessary. Established at UW Health by Tracey Weigel, MD in 2008.”
Echo (Echocardiogram):
“Type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent
through a device called a transducer. The devise picks up echoes of the sound waves as they bounce
off the different parts of your heart.”
Flow Volume Loop:
Part of a PFT (see Pulmonary Function Test). “a graph of the rate of airflow
as a function of lung volume during a complete respiratory cycle consisting of a forced inspiration
followed by a forced expiration.” - https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/
High Altitude Simulation Test (HAST):
Scheduled in the Pulmonary Function Lab. This test, lets
the physician know “how much additional oxygen, if any, you may need when flying or traveling to
high altitudes. Someone with lung disease may have increased oxygen needs under such
conditions.” – uwhealth.org (HFFY – High Altitude Simulation Test (HAST))
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD):
“A group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung
tissue.” – www.google.com Examples: Asbestosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic
Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, etc.
Interventional Pulmonary Clinic (IP):
“Diagnoses and treats lung cancer and structural disorders of
the airway. Specialists use advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures for evaluation, stating
and therapy of cancers and the evaluation of pleural disease. (disease of the membrane covering the
lungs and chest cavity).”
Impulse Oscillometry (IOS):
“New method in measuring resistance of the airways. IOS is based on
the measurement of the relationship between an external pressure pulse applied to the respiratory
system and the resulting respiratory flow (H.Bisgaard, B.Klug, 1995)”
Larynx:
Voice box
Lung Volumes (LV):
Part of the a PFT (see Pulmonary Function Test). That tests the total lung
capacity being used.
Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV):
“The largest volume of air breathed over a 12 second
period.”
Nucala (mepolizumab):
A type of injection that is used to treat eosinophilic asthma. To schedule
you select Injections for the Reason for Appointment.
OSA:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pharynx:
throat
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT):
“PFTs are a series of breathing tests. These tests measure the size
of your lungs, the speed in which air moves through the airways and the gas exchange in the lungs.
Pulse Oximetry (SpO2/Pulse Ox):
“A plastic clip or sticker placed on your finger or toe that tells
your oxygen level.”
Respiratory:
Consists of nose, trachea and lungs.
Respiratory Care (Respiratory Therapy):
“Provides centralized respiratory technology, equipment
and staffing resources to UWHC patients and staff 24 hours a day. These services are provided
under the management of the Director of Respiratory Care Services, with oversight by the
Respiratory Care Committee and medical direct as appointment by Medical Affairs”
Respiratory Muscle Forces (RMF):
Part of a PFT, that tests the muscle strength of your lungs that
you use to breathe.
Sarcoidosis:
“Rare Disease that creates tiny lumps of cells throughout the body. These lumps called
granulomas are too small to see or feel. They can form anywhere on the inside or outside of the
body and cause permanent scar tissue. They often form in the lungs, lymph nodes, liver, skin or
eyes. It may affect how an organ works. For instance, if it’s in your lungs, you may be short of
breath.”
Spirometry (SP/Spiro):
Type of PFT. “Used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how
much air you inhale; how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. Used to diagnosis asthma,
COPD, and other conditions that affect breathing.”
SOB:
Shortness of Breath
Thoracic:
Encompasses Lungs, Heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta
Trachea:
windpipe
Xolair (Omalizumab):
It is an injection that can treat asthma or chronic idiopathic urticaria
