Question | Answer |
Medicine that involves the study of diseases/disorders of the lungs and the respiratory system. | pulmonary |
is a physician who specializes in the study of the lungs and the respiratory system. | pulmonologist |
pertaining to the nose and chin | nasomental |
inflammation of the nose and pharynx | nasopharyngitis |
inflammation of the nose | rhinitis |
surgical repair of the nose | rhinoplasty |
the bursting forth of blood from the nose | rhinorrhagia |
discharge from the nose | rhinorrhea |
narrowing of the nasal passages | rhinostenosis |
incision of the nose | rhinotomy |
pain in the pharynx | pharyngalgia |
inflammation of the pharynx | pharyngitis |
covers the entrance of the larynx | epiglottis |
pertaining to the larynx | laryngeal |
surgical excision of the larynx | laryngectomy |
inflammation of the larynx | laryngitis |
surgical repair of the larynx | laryngoplasty |
an instrument used to examine the larynx | laryngoscope |
a new opening into the larynx | laryngostomy |
pertaing to the trachea | tracheal |
pain in the trachea | trachealgia |
inflammation of the trachea | tracheitis |
incision into the larynx and trachea | tracheolaryngotomy |
new opening into the trachea | tracheostomy |
dilation of the bronchi | bronchiectasis |
inflammation of the bronchi | bronchitis |
a fungus condition of the bronchi | bronchoplasty |
an instrument used to examine the bronchi | bronchoscope |
a lung condition caused by inhalation of dust | pneumoconiosis |
inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants | pneumonia |
inflammation of the lung | pneumonitis |
is the collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity as the result of a perforation through the pleura covering of the lung. | pneumothorax |
an instrument used to measure lung capacity | pulmometer |
pertaining to the lung | pulmonary |
surgical excision of the lung or part of a lung | pulmonectomy |
is defined as the interchange of gases between an organism and its environment. | respiration |
wals of the chest are nearly at rest and chiefly the diaphragm exerts itself | abdominal |
process of using artificial means to cause air to flow into and out of an individual's lung when breathing is inadequate or ceases | artificial |
a rhythmic cycle of breathing with a gradual increase in respiration followed by apnea | Cheyne-Stokes |
a distressing, deep gasping type of breathing associated with metabolic acidosis and coma | Kussmaul's |
membrane disease, is a condition that may occur in a premature infant. | hyaline |
is a dark blue condition of the skin and mucous membranes cause by oxygen deficiency. | cyanosis |
is a condition of dificient amounts of oxygen in the inspired air | hypoxia |
is a temporary cessation of breathing | apnea |
difficulty in breathing | dyspnea |
good or normal breathing | eupnea |
excessive or rapid breathing | hyperpnea |
inability to breathe unless in an upright or straight position | orthopnea |
fast breathing | tachypnea |
is a lung condition caused by inhalation of coal dust and silica | anthracosis |
is a condition of imperfect dilation of the lungs | atelectasis |
is a disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest | asthma |
is a chronic pulmonary disease in which the bronchioles become obstructed with mucus | emphysema |
is pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity | empyema |
is the medical term for nosebleed | epistaxis |
is the medical term for the common cold | coryza |
is inflammation of a sinus | sinusitis |
is an acute, infectious disease characterized by coryza, an explosive paroxysmal cough ending in a "crowing" or "whooping" sound; also called whooping cough. | pertussis |
is an allergic reaction to pollen or pollens | pollinosis |
is inflammation of the pleural cavity caused by injury, infection or a tumor | pleurisy |
is a substance coughed up from the lungs that may be watery, thick, purulent, clear, or bloody and may contain microorganisms. | sputum |
act to counter the effects of histamine by blocking histamine-1 receptors. | antihistamines |
are used to treat infectious diseases | antibiotics |
act to constrict dilated arterioles in the nasal mucosa | decongestants |
act to reduce the cough reflex | antitussives |
promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract. | expectorants |
breack chemical bonds in mucus, thereby lowering its thickness | mucolytics |
are used to improve pulmonary airflow | bronchodilators |
used in treatment of bronchial asthma and in seasonal or perennial allergic condition when other forms of treatment are not effective | corticosteroids |
agents are used in the long-term treatment of tuberculosis | antituberculosis |
acute respiratory disease | ARD |
acute respiratory distress syndrome | ARDS |
carbon dioxide | CO2 |
chronic obstructive lung disease | COLD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | COPD |
hyaline membrane disease | HMD |
oxygen | O2 |
postnasal drip | PND |
purified protein derivative (TB test) | PPD |
respiration | R |
respiratory disease | RD |
sudden infant death syndrome | SIDS |
shortness of breath | SOB |
tuberculosis | TB |
upper respiratory infection | URI |