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| sign of respiratory distress in which accessory muscles are used to assist with inspiration (breathing in) |
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| extreme decrease in the amt of O2 in the body from abnormal breathing- due to the constriction or obstruction of airways, such as from asthma, laryngospasm, or simple blockage from the presence of foreign materials; trapped underwater or air contamination |
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| chronic episodes of inflammation and narrowing of airways leading to dyspnea |
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| partial collapse of lung tissue as seen on CXR (chest xray) |
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| inflammation of air passages between nose and lungs , Acute/chronic |
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(COPD)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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| combo of chronic bronchitis and emphysema marked by dyspnea |
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| a loud cough resembling a barking sound and dyspnea |
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Dyspnea on exertion
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| shortness of breath (SOB) worsened with exertion |
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| hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls |
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| blood in the pleural cavity |
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| reduced oxygen supply to tissues. O2 saturation rates in Adults < 90%, children < 95% are hypoxic |
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| crackling noises heard on auscultation of the lung during inspiration |
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| the inability to adequately ventilate causing physically labored ventilation |
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| sign of respiratory distress, inward movement of the chest rather than outward during inspiration |
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| obstruction of blood vessel in the lungs usually due to a blood clot |
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| coarse, rattling breathing sound |
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| mucus coughed up from the airways (URI) |
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| a wheeze-like sound heard on auscultation, usually a sign of an obstructed airway |
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| an infection caused by mycobacteria that typically attacks the lungs, Sx (symptoms) include chronic cough with blood tinged sputum, night sweats, weight loss, and fever |
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| increased respiration rate |
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| whistling lungs sounds caused by narrowed airways |
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