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| Listening to sounds within the body. |
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| Tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure. |
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| Scratchy sound produced by the motion of inflamed or irritated pleural surfaces rubbing against each other; also called a friction rub. |
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| Fine crackling sound heard on auscultation (during inspiration) when there is fluid in the alveoli. |
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| Loud rumbling sound heard on auscultation of bronchi obstructed by sputum. |
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| Material expelled from the chest by coughing or clearing the throat. |
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| Strained, high-pitched, relatively loud sound made on inspiration; associated with obstruction of the larynx or trachea. |
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| Continuous high-pitched whistling sound heard when air is forced through a narrow space during inspiration or expiration. |
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| Acute viral infection in infants and children; characterized by obstruction of the larynx, barking cough, and stridor. |
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| Acute infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by the diphtheria bacterium (Corynebacterium) |
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| Highly contagious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea caused by Bordetella pertussis. Also known as whooping cough. |
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| Chronic inflammatory disorder with airway obstruction caused by bronchial edema, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production. |
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| Chronic dilation of a bronchus secondary to infection in the lower lobes of the lung. |
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| Inflammation of the bronchi persisting over a long time. |
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| Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick, mucous secretions that do not drain normally. |
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| Incomplete (atel/o) expansion (-ectasis) of alveoli; collapsed, functionless, airless lung or portion of a lung. Caused by tumor or other obstruction of the bronchus, or poor respiratory effort. |
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| Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alvelolar walls. |
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| Malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi. |
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| Abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs, with chronic inflammation, infection, and bronchitis. |
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| Acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction. |
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| A large collection of pus (bacterial infection) in the lungs. |
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| Swelling and fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles. |
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| Clot (thrombus) or other material lodges in vessels of the lung. |
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| Formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs. |
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| Chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause in which small nodules or tubercles develop in lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs. |
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| Infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; lungs usually are involved, but any organ in the body may be affected. |
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| Rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura; associated with asbestos exposure. |
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| Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (cavity). |
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| Inflammation of the pleura. |
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| Collection of air in the pleural space. |
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