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| inflammation of the adenoids |
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| inflammation of the bronchi |
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| inflammatio of the epiglottis |
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| inflammation of the larynx |
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| abnormal condition of dust in the lungs |
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| diseased state of the lung |
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| inflammation of the tonsils |
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| respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and constriction of airways |
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| hereditary disorder of the exocrine 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 of the nasal septum. |
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| an infectious disease, caused by an acid fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usuall 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 instrument used to cut the adenoids |
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| creation of an artifical opening into the larynx |
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| excision of a lobe of the lung |
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| surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity |
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| creation of an artifical opening into the trachea |
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| instrument used for visual examination within |
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| instrument used to measure oxygen |
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| process of recording many tests during sleep |
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| chest computed tomography (CT) scan |
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| computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front o back. |
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| arterial blood gases (ABGs) |
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| a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present |
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| a nonivasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip |
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| condition of absence of voice |
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| condition of excessive carbon dioxide in the blood |
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| condition of deficient oxygen (to the tissues) |
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| deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation |
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| a device that creates a mist used to deliver dedication for giving respiratory treatment |
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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 |
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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