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| Lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs. It acts as filter to moisten and warm the entering air. |
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| Partition separating the right and left nasal cavities |
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| Air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities |
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| Serves as a food and air passageway. Air enters from the nasal cavities and passes through the pharynx to the larynx. Food enters the pharynx from the mouth and passes into the esophagus. |
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| Lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth |
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| Location of the vocal cords. Air enters from the pharynx. |
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| Flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of and and keeps food from entering the larynx during swallowing. |
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| Passageway for air to the bronchi |
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| One of the two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs, where it divides and subdivides. The branchings resemble a tree; therefore they are referred to as a bronchial tree. |
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| Smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree |
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| Air sacs at the end of the bronchioles. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveolar walls and capillaries. |
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| Two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity. The right lung consists of three lobes, and the left lung has two lobes. |
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| Serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity |
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| Muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It aids in the breathing process. |
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| Space between the lungs. It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures. |
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visual examination
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sudden, involuntary muscle contraction (spasmodic contraction)
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| inflammation of the adenoids |
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| incomplete expansion (of the lung of a newborn or collapsed lung) |
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| inflammation of the bronchi |
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| cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus |
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| diseased state of the bronchi and lungs |
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| inflammation of the epiglottis |
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| blood in the chest (pleural space) |
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| inflammation of the larynx |
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| laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) |
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| inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (acute form is called croup) |
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| pertaining to the lobe(s); diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more lobes of the lung) |
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| inflammation of the nose and pharynx |
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| inflammation of all sinuses |
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| inflammation of the pharynx |
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| inflammation of the pleura (pleurisy) |
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| hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening in the chest) |
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| abnormal condition of dust in the lungs |
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| diseased state of the lung (the infection and inflammation are caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi) |
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| air in the chest (pleural space), which causes collapse of the lung |
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| pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor) |
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| pus in the chest (pleural space) (empyema) |
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| inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose |
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| abnormal condition of fungus in the nose |
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| rapid flow of blood from the nose (epistaxis) |
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| inflammation of the tonsils |
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| inflammation of the trachea |
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| adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) |
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| respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury. Symptoms include dyspnea, rapid breathing, and cyanosis. (acute respiratory distress syndrome) |
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| respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness and breath |
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
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| a group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that obstructs bronchial flow. One or more of the following is present in varying degrees: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchospasm, and bronchiolitis) |
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| fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body (valley fever or cocci) |
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| serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema |
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| condition resulting form acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor. It may be caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body. Occurs mainly in children. |
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| hereditary disorder of the endocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms |
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| one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury |
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| stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity |
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| highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus |
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| a lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila |
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| obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) |
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| repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing |
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| respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (whooping cough) |
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| escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation |
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| a pneumonia caused by P. carinii, a fungus. Common disease in patients with AIDS. |
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| fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles |
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| pulmonary embolism (emboli) (PE) |
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| foreign matter, such as a blood clot, air, or fat clot, carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery, where it blocks circulation. |
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| an infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs |
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| upper respiratory infection (URI) |
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| infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx |
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| surgical repair of a bronchus |
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| creation of an artificial opening into the larynx |
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| incision of the larynx and trachea |
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| excision of a lobe (of the lung) |
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| surgical fixation of the pleura |
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| incision of lung and bronchus |
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| surgical repair of the nose |
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| surgical repair of the (nasal) septum |
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| incision into the (nasal) septum |
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| surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity (thoracentesis) |
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| incision into the chest cavity |
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| surgical repair of the trachea |
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| creation of an artificial opening into the trachea |
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| instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi |
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| visual examination of the bronchi |
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| instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity). (Current trend is to use one for surgical procedures as well as for viewing) |
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| pertaining to visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity) (used to describe the practice of performing surgeries that use these) |
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| visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity) |
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| instrument used for visual examination of the larynx |
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| visual examination of the larynx |
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| instrument used for visual examination of the thorax |
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| instrument used for visual examination of the thorax |
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| visual examination of the thorax |
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| instrument used to measure carbon dioxide (levels in expired gas) |
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| instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood) |
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| instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes) |
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| a measurement of breathing (or lung volumes) |
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| process of recording many (tests) during sleep (performed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea). Tests include electrocardiography, electromyography, electroencephalography, air flow monitoring, and oximetry. |
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| chest computed tomography (CT) scan |
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| computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from from to back. Used to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion. Used to visualize other body parts such as the abdomen and brain |
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| an x-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart (chest radiograph) |
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| ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS) |
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| a nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose pulmonary embolism and other conditions (lung scan) |
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| acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear |
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| a test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which causes tuberculosis |
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| arterial blood gases (ABGs) |
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| a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present |
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| pulmonary function tests (PFTS) |
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| a group of tests performed to measure breathing, which is used to determine respiratory function or abnormalities |
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| a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip |
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| purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test |
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| a test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB. PPD of the tuberculin bacillus is injected intradermally. Positive tests indicate previous exposure, not necessarily active TB. |
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| condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
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| absence (deficiency) of oxygen |
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| pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli |
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| spasmodic contraction in the bronchi |
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| pertaining to the diaphragm |
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| difficulty speaking (voice) |
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| pertaining to within the trachea |
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| condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
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| condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
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| deficient oxygen in the blood |
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| deficient oxygen (to the tissues) |
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| pertaining to within the pleura (space between the two pleural membranes) |
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| spasmodic contraction of the larynx |
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| pertaining to the nose and pharynx |
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| able to breath only in an upright position |
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| discharge from the nose (as in a cold) |
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| passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed |
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| deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation |
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| to withdraw fluid or to suction as well as to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract |
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| agent causing narrowing of the bronchi |
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| agent causing the bronchi to widen |
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| sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs |
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| sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm (hiccough) |
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| ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs |
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| ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs |
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| containing both mucus and pus |
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| slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes |
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| device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment |
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| an infection acquired during hospitalization |
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| open (an airway must be patent) |
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| mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth |
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| mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breath unassisted |
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acid-fast bacilli
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adult respiratory distress syndrome
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cystic fibrosis
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carbon dioxide
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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computed tomography
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chest x-ray
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lower left lobe
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laryngotracheobronchitis
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left upper lobe
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pulmonary embolism
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pulmonary function tests
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polysomnography
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right lower lobe
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right middle lobe
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right upper lobe
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tuberculosis
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upper respiratory infection
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ventilation-perfusion scanning
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