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| flow of air between the outside environment and the lungs |
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| brings fresh oxygen into the air sacs |
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| removes carbon dioxide from the body |
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| exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place in the lungs |
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| process of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange at the cellular level when oxygen leaves the bloodstream and is delivered to the tissues. |
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| cartilaginous plate, divides nasal cavity |
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| separates the nasal cavity above from the mouth below |
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| covers the cartilage that covers the nasal cavity and septum |
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| what the mucous membrane secretes, helps cleanse the air by trapping dust and bacteria. |
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| very small hairs that line the opening to the nose and filter out large dirt particles before they can enter the lungs. |
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| air-filled cavities that act as echo chambers during sound production and give resonance to the voice |
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| helps produce deeper male voices |
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| walls of alveoli and capillaries |
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| membrane that protects the lungs |
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| pleura's outer membrane and lines the wall of the chest cavity |
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| inner membrane adheres to the surface of the lungs |
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| slipper, watery fluid between the two layers of the pleura that reduces the friction when the two layers rub together as the lungs repeatedly expand and contract. |
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| pointed, superior portion of each lung |
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| medial border of lungs where the structures enter. |
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| area between the right and left lung |
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| measure lung volume and determine the functioning level of the respiratory system. |
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| produces the difference in pressure, muscle separating the abdomen from the thoracic cavity |
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| inbetween ribs and assist in inhalation to by raising the rib cage to further enlarge the thoracic cavity |
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| amount of air that enters the lungs in a single inhalation or leaves the lungs in a single exhalation of quiet breathing. |
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| inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) |
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| the air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal respiration has taken place. |
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| expiratory reserve volume (ERV) |
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| the amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal quiet respiration. supplemental air |
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| air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation |
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| inspiratory capacity (IC) |
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| volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale |
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| Functional residiual capacity (FRC) |
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| air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation has taken place |
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| total volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation. |
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| Total lung capactiy (TLC) |
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| volume of air in the lungs after a maximal inhalation |
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| lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately; also called asyphxiation or suffocation. |
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| refers to withdrawing fluid from a body cavity using suction. |
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| Cheyne-Stokes respiration |
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| abnormal breathing pattern in which there are long periods of apnea followed deeper, more rapid breathing. |
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| abnormal widening and thickening of the ends of the fingers and toes associated with chronic oxygen deficiency. |
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| refers to the bluish tint of skin that is recieving an insufficient amount of oxygen or circulation. |
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| cough up blood or blood-stained sputum |
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| to breathe both too fast and too deep |
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| to breathe both too slow and too shallow |
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| branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of internal organs such as the respiratory system. |
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| two-prolonged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose |
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| term to describe dyspnea that is worsened by lying flat. |
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| branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat region. |
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| open or unblocked, such as a patent way |
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| use of fingertips to tap on a surface to determine the condition beneath the surface. |
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| thick mucus secreted by the membranes that line the respiratory tract. |
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| grating sound made when the two layers of the pleura rub together during respiration. |
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| branch of medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system. |
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| abnormal cracking sound made during inspiration. indicates the presence of fluid or mucus in the airways. |
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| allied health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. |
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| somewhat musical sound during expiration, often found in asthma or infection. caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes, also caused wheezing. |
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| term used to indicate that the patient is having some difficulty breathing; also called dyspnea. |
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| mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the lining of the respiratory tract. |
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| harsh, high pitched, noisy breathing sound made when there is an obstruction of the bronchus or larynx. |
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| branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and eases of the respiratory system by surgical means. |
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| acute respiratory condition found in infants and children that is characterized by a barking type of cough or stridor. |
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| bacterial upper resp. infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat and a high mortality rate. |
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| commonly called whooping cough, due to the whoop sounds made when coughing. and infectious bacterial disease of the upper respiratory system that children receive immunization against as part of their DPT shots. |
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| commonly called whooping cough, due to the whoop sounds made when coughing. and infectious bacterial disease of the upper respiratory system that children receive immunization against as part of their DPT shots. |
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| disease caused by various conditions, like allergens, and resulting in constriction of the bronchial airways, dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing. |
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| abnormal enlargement of bronchi; may be the result of a lung infection. can be irreversible and result in destruction of the bronchial walls. |
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| malignant tumor originating in the bronchi. |
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| adult respiratory distress syndrome |
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| acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachyapnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. |
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| type of pneumoconiosis that develops from the collection of coal dust in the lung. also called minor's lung |
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| type of pneumoconiosis that develops from collection of asbestos fibers in the lungs, may lead to lung cancer. |
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| condition in which the alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse, preventing the respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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| progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible group of conditions, like emphysema, in which the lungs have a diminished capacity for inspiration and expiration. |
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| hereditary condition causing the exocrine glands to malfunction, produces very thick mucus that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive system. |
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| pulmonary condition characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli, resulting in fewer overexpanded air sacs. |
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| pulmonary infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, found in dust and in the droppings of pigeons and chickens. |
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| infant respiratory distress syndrome |
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| lung condition most commonly found in premature infants that is characterized by tachypnea and respiratory grunting. caused by lack of surfactant necessary to keep lungs inflated. |
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| viral infection of the respiratory system characterized by chills, fever, body aches, and fatigue. |
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| severe, often fatal bacterial infection characterized by pneumonia and liver and kidney damage. |
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| less severe but longer lasting form of pneumonia caused by the Mycoplasma pneumonia bacteria, walking pneumonia |
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| condition that is the result of inhaling environmental particles that become toxic |
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| Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
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| pneumonia with a nonproductive cough, very little fever, and dyspnea caused by the fungus PC. |
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| inflammatory condition of the lung that can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals. results in the filling of the alveoli and air spaces with fluid. |
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| condition in which lung tissue retains an excessive amount of fluid, especially in the alveoli. |
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| blood clot or air bubble in the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. |
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| formation of fibrous scar tissue in the lungs that leads to decreases ability to expand the lungs. |
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| severe acute respiratory syndrome |
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| acute viral respiratory infection that begins like the flu but quickly progresses to severe dyspnea; high fatality rate |
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| type of pneumoniconiosis that develops from the inhalation of silica dust found in quarrying, glass works, sandblasting and ceramics. |
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| condition in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep long enough to cause a drop in oxygen levels in the blood. |
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| sudden infant death syndrome |
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| unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well infant under one year of age. |
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| infectious disease caused by bacteria, most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes inflammation and calcification in the lungs. |
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| pus within the pleural space usually associated with a bacterial infection. |
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| abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleaural cavity preventing the lungs from fully expanding. |
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| inflammation of the pleura characterized by sharp chest pain with each breath. |
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| collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, which may result in collapse of the lung |
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| testing for the gases present in the blood. |
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| sputum culture and sensitivity |
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| testing sputum by placing it on a culture medium observing any bacterial growth. |
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| examining sputum for malignant cells. |
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| x-ray of the lung after a radiopaque substance has been inserted into the trachea or bronchial tube. |
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| taking a radiographic picture of the lungs and heart from the back and sides |
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| injecting dye into a blood vessel for the purpose of taking an x-ray of the arteries and veins of the lungs. |
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| ventilation-perfusion scan |
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| a nuclear medicine diagnostic test that is especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli. radioactive air is inhaled for the ventilation portion to determine if air is filling the entire lung. |
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| visual examination of the inside of the bronchi |
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| examination of the interior of the larynx |
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| measures the oxygen level in the blood using a oximeter placed on the patients fingertip or earlobe |
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| group of diagnostic tests that give info regarding air flow in and out of the lungs, lung volumes, and gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream. |
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| procedure to measure lung capacity using a spirometer |
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| monitoring a patient while sleeping to identify sleep apnea. |
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| a test for cystic fibrosis, test for large amounts of salt in sweat |
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| applying the tuberculin purified protein derivative under the surface of the skin to determine if the patient has been exposed to tuberculosis. |
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| medication suspended in a mist that is intended to be inhaled. |
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| placing a tube though the mouth, through the glottis, and into the trachea to create a patent airway. |
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| intermittent positive pressure breathing |
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| method for assisting patients in breathing using a mask that is connected to a machine that produces an increased positive thoracic pressure. |
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| drainage of secretions from the bronchi by placing the patient in a position that uses gravity to promote drainage. |
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| supplemental oxygen therapy |
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| providing a patient with additional |
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| machine that provides artificial ventilation for a patient unable to breathe on his or own. |
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| surgical puncture of the chest wall for the removal of fluids. |
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| insertion of a tube into the chest for the purpose of drainage off fluid or air., chest tube |
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| surgical procedure often performed in an emergency that creates an opening directly into the trachea to allow the patient to breathe easier; also called tracheotomy |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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| emergency treatment provided by persons trained in CPR and given to patients when their respirations and heart stop. |
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| technique for removing a foreign body from the trachea or pharynx by exerting diaphragmatic pressure. |
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| blocks the effects of histamine that has been released by the body during an allergy attack |
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| relaxes muscle spasms in bronchial tubes |
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| reduces inflammation and swelling in the respiratory tract |
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| reduces stuffiness and congestion throughout the respiratory system |
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| improves the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract |
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| liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough and clear it from the respiratory tract. |
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| adult respiratory stress syndrome |
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