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respitory diseases
diseases of respitory
Question | Answer |
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pneumothorax | collection of air in the pleural space |
pleurisy | inflammation of pleura |
pleural effusion | abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space |
mesothelioma | rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura |
tuberculosis | infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis |
sarcoidosis | chronic inflammatory disease in which small nodules develop in lung |
pulmonary fibrosis | formation of scar tissue |
pulmonary embolism | clot or other material lodges in vessels in lung |
pulmonary edema | swelling and fluid in air sacs |
pulmonary abscess | large collection of pus in lungs |
pneumonia | acute inflammation of alveoli |
pneumoconiosis | caused by dust in lungs |
emphysema | hyperinfection of air sacs |
atelectasis | incomplete expansion of alveoli |
cystic fibrosis | inherited disorder of exocrine glands |
chronic bronchitis | inflammation of bronchi |
bronchogenic carcinoma | cancerous tumors arising from bronchus |
bronchiectasis | chronic dilation of bronchus |
asthma | chronic inflammatoyr disorder |
pertussis | bacterial infection of the pharynx |
epistaxis | nosebleed |
diptheria | acute infection of the throat |
croup | acute viral infection in infants and children |
wheezes | whistling sound |
stridor | high pitched noisy sound made on inspiration |
sputum | material expelled when coughing |
rales | abnormal crackling sounds |
pleural rub | scratchy sound |
percussion | tapping on a surface |
asculation | listening to sounds |