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| Sharp, quick, sour, rapid |
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| Refers to the unusual acuity of vision |
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| Germ (biologic definition) |
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| Germ (clinical definition) |
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| Nose, nares, cavity separated by septum |
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| Throat, cavity behind the nasal cavities and mouth. |
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| Voice organ, containing the vocal cords |
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Two cone-shaped spongy organs consisting of alveoli, blood vessels, nerves, and elastic tissue.
Enveloped in double-membranecalled the pleura |
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| The serous membrane that lines the thoracic (chest) cavity) |
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| Membrane that covers the lungs |
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Bronchus
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One of the larger passages converying air to (right or left principal lobe) and within the lungs.
Plural form = bronchi |
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| One of the subdivisions of the branched bronchial tree. |
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Alveolus
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A small saclike dilation (outpocketing) of the alveolar ducts.
Plural = alveoli |
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| Muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and aids in the process ofbreathing. |
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| A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues. |
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| Accumulation of carbon deposits in the lung due to breathing smoke or coal dust, also known as black lung disease. |
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| Adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome |
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| Lung disease caused by inhaling asbestors pasrticles; associated with development of mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer. |
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| Spasm and narrowing of bronchi, leading to bronchial airway obstruction. |
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| Incomplete expansion of hte lungs at birth, or collapse of the adult lung. |
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| Abnormally slow breathing |
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| Chronic dilation of one or more bronchi |
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| Inflammation of one or more bronchi |
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Lung disease resulting from inhaling cotton, flax, or hemp.
Also known as brown lung disease. |
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| A malugnant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to give rise to metastases. |
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A respiratory infection caused by spore inhalation of Coccidioides immitis.
Symptoms vary from common cold to those resembling influenza.
AKA valley fever |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary (lung) disease.
Especially emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. |
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| Heart failure from pulmonary disease. |
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Profuse discharge from the mucus membrane of the nose.
AKA the common cold |
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| A forefull expiration preceded by preliminary inhalation and usually caused by irritation of the airways from dust, smoke, infection, or mucus. |
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| How can a cough be described? |
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| Croupy, rasping, harsh, hollow, loose, dry, productive, brassy, bubbly or wrackling. |
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| A childhood disease with symptoms including a barking cough, difficulty (suffocative) breathing, stridor, and spasm of the laryngx. |
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| Generalized hereditary disorder of ingants, children, and young adults associated with malfunctioning of the pancreas and frequent respiratory infections. |
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| Defect in the wall between the nostrils that can cause partial or complete obstruction. |
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| An acute bacterial infection primarily affectin ghte mebranes of the nose, throat, or larynx accompanied by fever and pain. |
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| Escape of fluid; exudation or transudation. |
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| A pathologic accumulation of air in tissues or organs. |
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Hemorrhage from the nose.
AKA nosebleed |
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| The act of spitting out saliva or coughing up material from the lungs. |
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| Formation of fibrous or scar tissue (in lungs) usually caused by previous infections. |
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| Chest wall moves paradoxically with respitation as a result of multiple rib fractures |
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Hay fever.
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A hypersensitive state.
Example = allergy to pollen |
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| Blood in the pleural thoracic cavity |
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| Protrusion of part of the stomach into the chest through the esophageal hiatus defect of the diaphragm. |
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| Sharp respiratory sound with spasm of the of the glottis and diaphragm. |
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| Fungal infection of the lungs, may be symptomatic or asymptomatic, resembling tuberculosis. |
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Lack of surfactant caused by a layer of hyaline material lining the alveoli, alveolar ducts, and bronchioles.
Leading cause of neonatal deaths. |
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An acute viral infection of the respiratory tract.
Serious for the very young and old. |
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| Inflammation of the larynx |
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| Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. |
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| Pus formed by the destruction of lung tissue and microorganisms by white white blood cells that have gone to a localized area to fight infection. |
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| A clinical condition where the person can only breathe normall and without discomfort in an erect sitting or standing position. |
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Acute upper respiratory infectious disease caused by bacterium Bordetella pertusses.
AKA whooping cough |
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| Inflammation of the pharynx |
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| Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which compresses the underlying portion of the lung, resulting in dyspnea |
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| Inflammation of the pleura |
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Any lung disease, such as anthracosis, silicosis.
Caused by permanent deposition of substantial amounts of particulate matter in the lungs. |
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| A collection of gas or air in the pleural cavity, resulting from a performation throught he chest wall or the visceral pleura. |
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Inflammatino of the nasaal membrane.
AKA runny nose |
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Suddent infant death synfrome.
AKA crib death.
Cause unknown. Associated failure of synapse of nerves to activate the diaphragm. |
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| A lung disorder caused by inhalation of silica (quartz) dust, resulting in the formation of small nodules. |
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| Inflammation of the sinus |
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| Spasmodic contraction of muscles causing air to expelled forcefully through the nose and mouth. |
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| Sore throat caused by the spore bacteria Streptococcus. |
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| Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. |
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| An infectious disease, marker by tubercles and caseous necrosis in tissues of the lung. |
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| Upper respiratory infection, general term for colds or flu |
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A high-pitched, whistling sound from air movement through narrowed bronchioles during exhalation.
Symptom of asthma and COPD. |
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A respiratory infection casued by Bordetella pertussis.
Marked by peculiar paroxysms of cough, ending in a prolonged crowing or whooping respiration. |
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Bronch/o
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Means Bronchus or airway
Alt form = bronchi/o |
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Brachi/o
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Means Arm
Alt forms = Brachio-, brachi- |
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| A medication that can be sprayed from a container to relieve bronchial distress, especially asthma. |
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| Temporary cessation of breathing. AKA Asphyxia |
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| A division into two branches (i.e. bronchi). |
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| Blood gases ( list the types) |
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| Oxygen carbon dioxide and other gases in the blood |
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| An agent capable of dilating the bronchi |
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| Instrument for inspecting the bronchi |
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| Lung Examination using a bronchoscope |
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| Spasmodic contraction of the bronchi muscles, as in asthma |
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| Breathing characterized by waxing and waning of the depth of respiration. The patient breathes deeply a short time and then breathes slightly more or stops altogether. The cycle repeats. |
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Carbon dioxide
An odorless, colorless gas resulting from oxidation of carbon, formed in the tissues and eliminated by the lungs. |
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| Solidification of lung tissue, as in pneumonia |
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Artificial means of providing circulation and breathing during cardiac and respiratory arrest. |
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| A bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood. |
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| Voice impairment. Difficulty in speaking |
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| Labored or difficult breathing |
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| Airway catheter inserted in the trachea during surgery and for a temporary airway in emergency situations. |
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| An agent that promotes expectoration (loosening of secretions) |
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| The spitting of blood or of blood stained sputum from the lungs |
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| A gap opening, especially in the diaphragm |
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| Part of lung where vessels, nerves, and bronchi enter |
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| An excess of carbon dioxide in the blood |
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| Increased rate and depth of respiration, from anxiety |
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The process of rendering hyposensitive.
For example, exposing a patient to an offending substance to reduce his or her sensitivity to the substance. |
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| Intermittent positive-pressure breathing, used as treatment with ventilation |
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| Gasping, labored breathing. Also called air hunger |
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| Visual examination of the interior larynx with an instrument called a laryngoscope |
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| The irrigation or washing out of sinuses |
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| Excision of a lobe of the lung |
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| 02. Give the name and meaning |
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Oxygen
Constitutes about 20% of atmospheric air. Inhaled and carried in the blood. |
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| Difficulty breathing, except in the upright position |
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| Measurement of the oxygen saturation of arterial blood |
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| Application of hands and fingers to external surfaces to detect abnormalities. |
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| The essential elements or working parts of an organ. For example, alveoli in the lung. |
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| Peak expiratory flow rate |
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| Measurement of how fast a person can exhale using a small handheld device to monitor treatment in asthma or COPD |
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| Percussion & auscultation (P&A) |
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| Striking the body with short, sharp blows of the fingers, and listening through a stethoscope for the sounds produced. It is a technique used by practitioners |
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| The passage of a fluid through the vessels of a specific organ to supply nutrients and oxygen. |
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| Air or gas in the pleural space. From trauma or from deliberate introduction. Maybe spontaneous. |
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| Drainage by placing the patient's head downward so that the trachea will be inclined below the affected area and the secretions mobilized. |
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| Purified protein derivative. TB test |
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| Cough with spitting of material from the bronchi. |
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| Tests to assess ventilatory status. |
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| A structural arrangement of the lungs allowing the alveoli with very thin walls to exchange gases between the lungs and the blood.. |
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| An abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, indicating some pathologic condition |
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Condition of being less dense.
For example, decreased density in xray films. |
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| Air remaining or left behind after expiration |
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| A device for giving artificial respiration or to assist in pulmonary ventilation |
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| Plastic surgery of the nose |
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Image or a picture produced using radioactive isotopes.
For example, B-mode ultrasonography |
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| Submucous resection, excision of a portion of the submucous membrane of the nose to correct a defect. |
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A spirometer is an instrument for measuring air taken into and expelled from the lungs.
Spirometry is the measurement of lung capacity. |
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| Matter ejected from the trachea, bronchi, and lungs through the mouth |
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| Surgical puncture of the chest wall into the parietal cavity to remove fluid |
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Tine test
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| Creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck. Insertion of a tube to facilitate ventilation. |
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| An apparatus to assist in pulmonary ventilation |
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| Incision of the trachea through the skin and muscles of the neck |
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Amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs after deep inspiration.
Also known as a pulmonary function test. |
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| Breathing with a raspy or whistling sound. Common symptom of asthma |
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Visual record made using x-rays, for diagnostic examination of the chest.
Maybe anteroposterior (AP) or side (Lat) views |
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| To reduce cough from various causes |
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| Expands the bronchial tubes by relaxing the bronchial muscles |
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| Pertaining to dialate or become wider |
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