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respiratory system

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antitussive   commonly known as cough medicine; prevents or relieve coughing  
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apnea   the absence of spontaneous respiration  
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asphyxia   the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function  
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asthma   a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing,and wheezing.  
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bradypnea   an abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute  
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bronchodilator   a medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs. At the first sign of an asthma attack, the patient uses a metered-dose inhaler to self-administer the bronchodilator.  
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bronchospasm   a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut  
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croup   an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.  
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cystic fibrosis   a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.  
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dyspnea   also known as shortness of breath, is difficult or labored breathing  
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epitaxis   also known as a nose-bleed, is bleeding from the nose that is usually caused by an injury, excessive use of blood thinners, or bleeding disorders  
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hemoptysis   coughing up of blood or bloodstained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as the result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage  
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laryngitis   nflammation of the larynx  
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nebulizer   pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a vapor, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouth piece  
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otolaryngologist   also known as an ENT, is a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck  
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pertussis   also known as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a sudden or spasm- like cough, followed by breathlessness, and a noisy inspiration.  
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pharyngitis   also known as a sore throat, is an inflammation of the pharynx  
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pleurisy   inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath. Pleurisy can be caused by influenza or by damage to the lung beneath the pleura  
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pneumothorax   the accumulation of air in the pleural space causing a pressure imbalance that prevents the lung from fully expanding or can cause it to collapse  
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pulmonologist   a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and associated tissues  
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pulse oximeter   an external monitor placed on the patient’s finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood  
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sinusitis   an inflammation of the sinuses  
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tachypnea   an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute  
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tracheotomy   an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage  
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tuberculosis   an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis,usually attacks the lungs  
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