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| Accidentally inhaling anything other than air. |
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| Therapy that involves percussion or vibration on the thorax to loosen and remove debris. |
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| Medication that suppresses the immune response in order to decrease inflammation. |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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| Abnormal crackly sound in the lungs. |
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| Difficult or painful breathing. |
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| Medication that loosens secretions in the lungs and respiratory tract so that they can be coughed up. |
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| Device used to help patient breath in the most that they can to help improve breathing. |
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| Surgically removing a lobe of the lung. |
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| Swollen and tender cervical lymph nodes. |
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| A tuberculosis skin test where a protein is injected deep into the skin and then is checked for inflammation 2 to 3 days later. |
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| Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) |
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| A handheld device that delivers medication in droplet form so that it can be inhaled. A spacer can be used to assist those who struggle using a MDI. |
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| Oxygen tubing designed to deliver gas into a patient's nose. |
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| A non-portable, heavy duty version of the inhaler. Delivers larger doses. |
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| A handheld device that the patient breathes into to measure lung capacity. |
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| Collection of fluid between the plueral membranes. |
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| Double membrane that surrounds the lungs. |
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| The study of the lungs, lower airways, and upper airways. |
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| Consisting of or containing pus. |
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| Coarse gurgling sound caused by secretions in the air passages. |
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| Somewhat musical sound heard in the lungs that is caused by partial airway obstruction. |
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| excision (surgical removal) |
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| What are the main functions of the upper airway? |
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| Moistens, cleans, and warms inhaled air. Also produces mucus and provides resonance for the voice. |
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| What are the main functions of the lower airway? |
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| Epiglottis keeps food and water out, larynx produces the voice, trachea keeps the airway open and helps to moisten the air, and the bronchi further moistens the air. |
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| What are the functions of the lungs? |
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| They move air in and out of the body and oxygenate the blood. |
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| How many lobes do each lung consist of? |
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| 3 lobes in the right lung, 2 lobes in the left. |
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| Name the structures of the upper airway. |
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| Nasal cavity, oral cavity, and pharynx (nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx) |
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| Name the structures of the lower airway. |
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| Epiglottis, trachea, bronchial tubes and lungs. |
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| What produces the urge to breathe? |
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| High CO2 levels as well as low pH levels in the bloodstream. |
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| What is the pH the bloodstream in a healthy person (general description)? |
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| What is the trachea commonly called? |
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| Microscopic air sacs in the lungs that help transfer oxygen to the blood. |
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| What are arterial blood gases (ABGs)? |
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| The level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream |
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| Acute viral desease that is common in children. Marked by a barking cough. |
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| Fatal genetic disease in children that causes frequent airway infections, increased secretions and COPD. |
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| An upper respiratory infection marked by inflammation of the nose caused by alergens. Also called hay fever and is often caused by seasonal pollens. Primary risk factor is genetics. |
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| Upper Respiratory Infection |
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| Also called the common cold. Caused by over 200 different viruses and is one of the most common diseases. Primary treatment is rest and fluids. |
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| An upper respiratory infection marked by inflammation in the lining of the nasal cavity, often caused by an infection. Symptoms include pressure and pain in the nose and face. May be treated with antibiotics. Sometimes called sinus infection. |
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| An upper respiratory infection. Commonly called sore throat or strept throat if cause by streptococcus. Marked by inflammation of the pharynx and can be caused by a virus or bacteria. May be treated with antibiotics if it is the bacterial version. |
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| Viral or bacterial infection that can be mild or severe. Sometimes can be caused by aspiration (accidental inhalation of something other than air). The bacterial version may be treated with antibiotics. |
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| Commonly called the flu. Is a viral infection marked especially by a fever. There is a yearly vaccine for the flu. |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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| Includes a number of disorders that create obstructive changes in the airways and alveoli. Symptoms include orthopnea (having to be upright for breathing), Hypercapnia (CO2 retention) and chronic hypoxia (low oxygen levels). Greatest risk factor is smoking. |
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| Infection of the bronchial passages usually caused by a virus. Can be acute or chronic. |
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| Chronic disorder that is very common in children where the airways overreact to trigger and narrow or become obstructed with secretions. Acute symptoms are treated with albuterol or epinephrine. |
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| Disorder that involves permanent damage to the alveoli and flattening of the diaphram. Primary risk factor is smoking. |
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| Contagious lung infection that can spread and affect other organs. Symptoms include cough, hemoptysis, fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, etc. |
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| Also called infectious mononucleosis, mono and the kissing disease. Primary mode of transmission is saliva. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, headaches, fatigue and anorexia. |
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| Types include small cell (20% of cases, mostly smokers, worst prognosis), squamous cell carcinoma (30%), adenocarcinoma (40%), and large cell carcinoma (10%). Definitive diagnosis is based on lung tissue biopsy. |
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| Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) |
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| Also called spirometry. Group of tests to evaluate the respiratory system including lung volume and flow of air. |
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| A procedure using a bronchoscope to examine the airways, remove objects, or collect tissue samples. An x-ray machine may be used at the same time. |
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| Supplemental oxygen given at prescribed rates for a patient. |
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