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| nose, nares, cavity separated by septum |
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| throat, cavity behind the nasal cavities and mouth |
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| voice organ, containing the vocal cords |
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| two cone-shaped spongy organs consisting of alveoli, blood, vessels, nerves, and elastic tissue. Each is enveloped in a double-folded membrane called the pleura |
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| the serous membrane that lines the thoracic (chest) cavity |
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| membrane that covers the lungs. This membrane and the parietal membrane are close together. Between them is a thin film of lubricating fluid that prevents friction when they slide against each other |
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| one of the larger passages conveying air to (right or left principal lobe) and within the lungs |
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| one of the subdivisions of the branched bronchial tree |
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| a small saclike dilation (outpocketing) of the alveolar ducts |
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| muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and aids in the process of breathing |
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| a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues |
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| accumulation of carbon deposits in the lung due to breathing smoke or coal dust, also known as black lung disease |
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| adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome |
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| lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles. Associated with development of mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer |
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| spam and narrowing of bronchi, leading to bronchial airway obstruction |
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| incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth, or collapse of the adult lung |
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| abnormally slow breathing |
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| chronic dilation of one or more bronchi |
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| inflammation of one or more bronchi |
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| lung disease resulting from inhaling cotton, flax, or hemp, also known as brown lung disease |
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| a malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to give rise to metastases |
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| a respiratory infection caused by spore inhalation of Coccidioides immitis, varying in severity from that of a common cold to symptoms resembling those of influenza; also called valley fever |
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary (lung) disease, especially emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma |
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| heart failure from pulmonary disease |
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| profuse discharge from the mucous membrane of the nose; the common cold |
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| a forceful expiration preceded by a preliminary inhalation. Usually caused by irritation of the airways from dust, smoke, infection, or mucus. Can be described as croupy, rasping, harsh, hollow, loose, dry, productive, brassy, bubbly, or wracking |
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| generalized hereditary disorder of infants, children, and young adults associated with malfunctioning of the pancreas and frequent respiratory infections |
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| defect in the wall between the nostrils that can cause partial or complete obstruction |
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| an acute bacterial infection primarily affecting the membranes of the nose, throat, or larynx accompanied by fever and pain |
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| escape of a fluid; exudation or transudation |
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| a pathological accumulation of air in tissues or organs |
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| hemorrhage from the nose: nosebleed |
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| the act of spitting out saliva or coughing up material from the lungs |
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| formation of fibrous or scar tissue (in lungs) usually caused by previous infections |
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| chest wall moves paradoxically with respiration, owing to multiple fractures of the ribs |
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| popular name for influenza |
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| a hypersensitive state, e.g., allergy to pollen |
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| blood in the pleural thoracic cavity |
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| protrusion of part of the stomach into the chest through the esophageal hiatus defect of the diaphragm |
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| sharp respiratory sound with spasm of the glottis and diaphragm |
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| fungal infection of lungs, may be symptomatic or asymptomatic, resembling TB |
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| lack of surfactant due to a layer of hyaline material lining the alveoli, alveolar ducts, and bronchioles. Leading cause of neonatal deaths |
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| an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract; serious for the very young and old |
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| inflammation of the larynx |
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| inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi |
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| pus formed by the destruction of lung tissue and microorganisms by white blood cells that have gone to a localized area to fight infection |
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| acute upper respiratory infectious disease caused by bacterium Bordetella pertusis. Commonly called whooping cough |
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| inflammation of the pharynx |
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| accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which compresses the underlying portion of the lung, resulting in dyspnea |
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| inflammation of the pleura |
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| any lung disease, e.g., anthrocosis, silicosis, caused by permanent deposition of substantial amounts of particulate matter in the lungs |
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| a collection of gas or air in the pleural cavity, resulting from a perforation through the chest wall or the visceral pleura |
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| inflammation of the nasal membrane; "runny nose" |
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| sudden infant death syndrome, or crib death; cause unknown. Associated failure of synapse of nerves to activate the diaphragm |
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| spasmodic contraction of muscles causing air to be expelled forcefully through the nose and mouth |
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| sore throat caused by the spore bacteria Streptococcus |
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| inflammation of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils |
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| an infectious disease, marked by tubercles and caseous necrosis in tissues of the lung |
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| upper respiratory infection, general term for colds or "flu" |
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| a high-pitched, whistling sound from air movement through narrowed bronchioles during exhalation; symptom of asthma and COPD |
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| a respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, marked by peculiar paroxysms of cough, ending in a prolonged crowing or whooping respiration |
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| a medication that can be sprayed from a container to relieve bronchial distress, especially asthma |
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| temporary cessation of breathing; asphyxia |
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| a division into two branches, e.g. bronchi |
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| oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases in the blood |
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| an agent capable of dilating the bronchi |
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| an instrument for inspecting the bronchi |
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| lung examination using a bronchoscope |
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| spasmodic contraction of bronchi muscles, as in asthma |
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| breathing characterized by waxing and waning of the depth of respiration: the patient breathes deeply a short time and then breathes slightly or stops altogether. The cycle repeats. |
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| carbon dioxide; an odorless, colorless gas resulting from oxidation of carbon, formed in the tissues and eliminated by the lungs |
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| solidification of lung tissue, as in pneumonia |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation; artificial means of providing circulation and breathing during cardiac and respiratory arrest |
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| a bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood |
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| voice impairment; difficulty in speaking |
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| labored or difficult breathing |
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| an airway catheter inserted in the trachea during surgery and for a temporary airway in emergency situations |
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| an agent that promotes expectoration (loosening of secretions) |
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| the spitting of blood or of blood-stained sputum (from the lungs) |
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| a gap (opening), especially in the diaphragm |
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| part of lung where vessels, nerves, and bronchi enter |
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| an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood |
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| increased rate and/or depth of respiration, e.g., from anxiety |
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| the process of rendering hyposensitive, e.g., exposing a patient to an offending substance to reduce his or her sensitivity to the substance |
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| intermittent positive pressure breathing, used as treatment with ventilation |
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| gasping, labored breathing, also called air hunger |
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| visual examination of the interior larynx with an instrument called a laryngoscope |
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| the irrigation or washing out of sinuses |
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| excision of a lobe of the lung |
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| constitutes about 20% of atmospheric air; inhaled and carried in the blood |
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| difficult breathing, except in the upright position |
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| measurement of the oxygen saturation of arterial blood |
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| application of hands and fingers to external surfaces to detect abnormalities |
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| the essential elements or "working parts" of an organ, e.g., alveoli in the lung |
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| Peak Expiratoory Flow Rate |
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| measurement of how fast a person can exhale using a small handheld device to monitor treatment in asthma or COPD |
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| Percussion and Auscultation (P&A) |
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| striking the body (e.g., chest) with short, sharp blows of the fingers, and listening through a stethoscope for the sounds produced. Technique used by practitioners |
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| the passage of a fluid through the vessels of a specific organ to supply nutrients and oxygen |
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| air or gas in the pleural space; from trauma or from deliberate introduction; may be spontaneous |
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| drainage by placing the patient's head downward so that the trachea will be inclined below the affected area and the secretions mobilized |
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| purified protein derivative (TB test) |
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| cough with spitting of material from the bronchi |
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| Tests to assess ventilatory status |
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| an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, indication some pathologic condition |
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| condition of being less dense, e.g., decreased density in x-ray films |
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| air remaining or left behind after expiration |
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| a device for giving artificial respiration or to assist in pulmonary ventilation |
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| plastic surgery of the nose |
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| an image or a "picture" produced using radioactive isotopes, e.g., B-mode ultrasonography |
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| submucous resection, excision of a portion of the submucous membrane of the nose to correct a defect |
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| an instrument for measuring air taken into and expelled from the lungs; spirometry is the measurement of lung capacity |
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| matter ejected from the trachea, bronchi, and lungs through the mouth |
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| surgical puncture of the chest wall into the parietal cavity to remove fluid |
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| creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, e.g., insertion of a tube to facilitate ventilation |
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| incision of the trachea through the skin and muscles of the neck |
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| an apparatus to assist in pulmonary ventilation; see also respirator |
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| amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs after deep inspiration (pulmonary function test) |
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| breathing with a raspy or whistling sound. Common symptom of asthma |
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| visual record made using x-rays, for diagnostic examination of the chest; may be AP (anteroposterior) or Lat (side) views |
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