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respitory diseases

diseases of respitory

QuestionAnswer
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
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