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-study of diseases of the Respiratory System
-a physician specializes in diseases of the respiratory system |
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-inflammation of the nose
-inflammation of the paranasal sinuses |
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-inflammation of the Adenoids
-inflammation of the tonsils |
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-inflammation of the pharynx
-inflammation of the epiglottis |
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-inflammation of of the larynx
-inflammation of the pleura |
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bronchitis
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-inflammation of the bronchi
-sudden onset & short duration; recovery usually complete
-gradual onset & long duration;usually caused by smoking |
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bronchial asthma
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-causing by narrowing of the bronchi & bronchioles
-caused by destruction of the walls of the alveoli with loss of their elasticity |
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
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- chronic obstruction
- chronic inflammation
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- may lead to respiratory failure
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pleural effusion
pyothorax/ empyema |
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-collection of fluids in the pleural cavity
-pus in the pleural cavity |
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-air in the pleural cavity
-blood in the pleural cavity |
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pneumonia
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-inflammation of the lung tissue
-penumonia that affects the whole lung |
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-disease caused by inhaling dust particles
-absence of sense of smell |
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cystic fibrosis |
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-caused by bacterial infection of the lung
-a heredity disease that affects several body organs; can be fatal |
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| a heredity disease that affects several body organs; can be fatal |
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| pulmonary edema pulmonary embolism |
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- accumulation of fluids in the lungs
- blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by a mass of undissolved matter (blood clot)
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-sudden death of an infant without a known cause
-bleeding from the nose |
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atelectasis
- atel = ?
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-collapse of the lung
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deviated nasal septum
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-upper respiratory infection (URI) |
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- asphyxia = ?
- a = ?
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- insufficient oxygen
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-decrease oxygen level in tissues
-decrease oxygen level in the blood |
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-normal breathing
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-slow breathing
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-breathing better while standing straight |
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-radiographing imaging of the lungs
-imaging cross sectional views of the chest at different levels |
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bronchoscopy
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-visual examination of the bronchi
-visual examination of the larynx
-visual examination of the nasal cavity and the pharynx |
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-measuring different lung volumes & capacities to test the function
-measuring the percentage of hemoglobin saturation with oxygen |
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-tests for previous to TB
-measuring the level of Oxygen and CO2 in the blood |
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sputum culture
throat culture |
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-to identify the type of bacteria in cases of lower respiratory infection
-to identify the type of bacteria in the cases of throat infection |
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-surgical repair of the nose
-surgical repair of the nasal septum |
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pneumonectomy
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-surgical removal of one lung
-surgical removal of one lobe of the lung
-surgical removal of part of a pleura |
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tonsillectomy
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-surgical removal of the tonsils
-creating an opening in the trachea
-making an incision and drainage of the nasal sinuses |
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| puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity |
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-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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-pulmonary function test
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-respiratory distress syndrome
-shortness of breath
-tuberculosis |
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-tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
-upper respiratory tract |
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-computed tomography scan
-chest x ray |
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-flat discoloration of the skin less than 1cm in diameter
-solid elevation
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-solid elevation larger than 2cm |
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-elevation filled with fluid
-elevation filled with pus |
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first degree burn
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-involves the epidermis only
-involves the epidermis and part of the dermis
-involves the whole thickness of the skin |
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-inflammation of the skin
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-bacterial infectiong of a hair follicle
-deep infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue |
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-collection of pus
-a highly contagious skin condition caused by bacteria characterized by the presence of many pustules |
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-inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands
-allergic reaction of the skin characterized by wheals or hives |
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| fungus infection of the skin |
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- tinea
- What is the Head?
- What is the Foot?
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- fungus infection of the skin
- HEAD: Tinea Capitis or ring worm
- FOOT: Tinea Pedis or athlete's foot
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-contagioius disease caused by lice
-contageous skin disease caused by a parasite (mite) that leads to severe itching |
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-extensive skin hemorrhages covering a wide area |
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-excessive growth of hair in unusual places especially in females (growth of facial hair)
-loss of hair |
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-chronic skin disease characterized by red and scaly skin lesions
-localized whtie patches on the skin |
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- absence of melanin
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