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Medical Terminology Chapter 11-Respiratory

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Respiratory System is divided into   upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract  
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*Upper respiratory tract consists of   nose,pharynx and larynx  
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*Lower respiratory tract consists of   trachea, bronchi and lungs  
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Physical exam methods of respiratory system   inspection,palpation,auscultation,percussion  
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Common repiratory signs and symptoms   apnea, bradypnea, dysphonia, epistaxis, expectoration(hemoptysis), hypoxemia, hypoxia, orthopnea, rhinorrhea, tachypnea  
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Identify the pathway of air as it travels from the nose to the capillaries of the lungs   nose>nasal cavity>paranasal sinuses>pharynx(naso-, oro-, laryngo-pharynx)>larynx>trachea>bronchi>bronchioles>alveoli  
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2 respirations of the respiratory system   external respiration and internal respiration  
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Adenoids   lymphatic tissue forming a prominence on the wall of the recess of the nasopharynx  
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Alveoli   air cells of the lungs;known as thepulmonary parenchyma (functional unit of the lungs)  
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Apex of lungs   the upper portion of the lung, rising about 2.5 to 5cm above the collarbone  
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Base of lung   lowest part of the lung, resting on the diaphragm  
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Bronchi   the 2 main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs, providing the passageway for air movement.  
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Bronchiole   one of the smaller subdivisions of the bronchial tubes.  
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Capillaries   any of the tiny blood vessels  
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Diaphragm   the musculomembranous wall separating the abdomen from the thoracic cavity.  
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Epiglottis   a thin leaf-shaped structure located immediately posterior to the root of the tongue;covers the entrance of the larynx when the individual swallows  
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Glottis   the sound-producing apparatus of the larynx consisting of the two vocal folds and the intervening space  
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Laryngalgia   pain in the larynx  
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Laryngopharynx   lower portion of the pharynx that extends from the vestibule of the larynx(the portion just above the vocal cords) to the lowermost cartilage of the larynx.  
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Mediastinum   the mass of organs and tissues separating the lungs. It contains the heart,aorta,trachea,esophagus, and bronchi.  
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Nares   external nostrils  
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Nasopharynx   part of the pharynx located above the soft palate (postnasal space)  
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Oropharynx   central portion of the pharynx lying between the soft palate and upper portion of the epiglottis  
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Palatine tonsils   Lymphatic tissue located in the depression of the mucous membrane of fauces(the contricted opening leading from the mouth and the oral pharynx) and the pharynx.  
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Paranasal sinuses   hollow areas or cavities within the skull that communicate with the nasal cavity.  
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Parietal pleura   portion of the pleura that is closest to the ribs.  
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*Pharynx   passageway for air from nasal cavity to larynx and food from mouth to esophagus. Serves both the respiratory and digestive systems;the throat.  
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Phrenic nerve   the nerve known as the motor nerve to the diaphragm.  
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Pleura   the double-folded membrane that lines the thoracic cavity.  
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Pleural space   the space that separates the visceral and parietal pleurae, which contains a small amount of lfluid that acts as a lubricant to the pleural surfaces during respiration.  
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Pulmonary parenchyma   the functional units of the lungs (for example, the alveoli) which have very thin walls that allow for the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood.  
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Septum   a wall dividing two cavities.  
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Thorax   the chest; that part of the body between the base of the neck and the diaphragm.  
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*Trachea   a cylinder-shaped tube lined with rings of cartilage (to keep it open) that is 4.5 inches long, from the larynx to the bronchial tubes; the windpipe.  
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Visceral pleura   portion of the pleura that is closest to the internal organs.  
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Alveol/o   alveolus  
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Bronch/o   bronchus  
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Bronchiol/o   bronchus  
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Epiglott/o   epiglottis  
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Laryng/o   larynx  
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Nas/o   nose  
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*Orth/o   straight  
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*Pector/o   chest  
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Pharyng/o   pharynx  
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Phren/o   mind;also refers to the diaphragm  
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Pleur/o   pleura  
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Pne/o   breathing  
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Pneum/o   lungs;air  
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*Pneumon/o   lungs;air  
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Pulmon/o   lungs  
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*Rhin/o   nose  
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-scope   an instrument used to view  
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sinus/o   sinus  
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thor/a   chest  
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*thorac/o   chest  
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trache/o   trachea  
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*apnea   temp cessation of breating;”without breathing”  
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*bradypnea   abnormally slow breathing  
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*cough   non-productive;dry cough and productive;wet cough  
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cyanosis   slightly bluish, grayish, slatelike, or dark discoloration of the skin due to presence of abnormal amounts of reduced hemoglobin in the blood  
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*dysphonia   difficulty in speaking; hoarseness  
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dyspnea   air hunger; labored or difficult breathing  
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*epistaxis   hemorrhage from the nose; nosebleed  
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*expectoration   the act of spitting out saliva or coughing up materials from the air passageways leading to the lungs.  
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*Hemoptysis   expectoration of blood arising from the oral cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs.  
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Hypercapnia   increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.  
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*Hypoxemia   insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood.  
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*Hypoxia   deficiency of oxygen.  
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Kussmaul respirations   very deep, gasping type of respiration associated with severe diabetic acidosis  
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*Orthopnea   respiratory condition in which there is discomfort in breathing in any but erect, sitting, or standing position.  
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Pleural rub   friction rub caused by inflammation of the pleural space.  
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Rales   an abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the chest, produced by passage of air through bronchi that contain secretion or exudate or that are constricted by spasm or a thickening of their walls, also known as crackle.  
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*Rhinorrhea   is thin, watery discharge from the nose  
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Rhonchi   Rales or rattlings in the throat, especially when it resembles snoring  
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Stridor   Harsh sound during respiration,,High pitched and resembling the blowing of wind, due to obstruction of air passages  
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*Tachypnea   Abnormal rapidity of breathing  
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Wheeze   Whistling sound or sighing sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory Passageway  
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Coryza   Inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes,Also known as the “common cold”  
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Laryngitis   Inflammation of the larynx, usually resulting in hoarseness, cough, and difficulty swallowing  
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Pharyngitis   Inflammation of the pharynx, usually resulting in sore throat  
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*Rhinitis   Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose (upper respiratory)  
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Sinusitis   Inflammation of a sinus, especially a paranasal sinus  
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Tonsillitis   Inflammation of the palatine tonsils: tonsils appear enlarged and red with yellowish exudate  
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Asthma   Paroxysmal dyspnea accompanied by wheezing caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of their mucous membrane  
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*Bronchiectasis   Chronic dilatation of a bronchus or bronchi, with secondary infection that usually involves the lower portion of the lung, Bronchial walls may become permanently distended by severe coughing(lower respiratory)  
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*Bronchitis   Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes  
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Acute Bronchitis   Causes are viral infection, bacterial infection, and airborne irritants  
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*Chronic Bronchitis   Primarily associated with cigarette smoking or exposure to pollution  
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*know the difference between bronchitis and bronchiectasis   (see each definition)  
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*Emphysema   Chronic pulmonary disease characterized by increase beyond the normal in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole, either from dilation of the alveoli or from destruction of their walls  
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Empyema   Pus in a body cavity, especially in the pleural cavity,Usually the result of a primary infection in the lungs  
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Influenza   Highly contagious viral infection,Transmitted by airborne droplets,Symptoms include sore throat, cough, fever, muscular pain, generalized weakness  
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Lung Abscess   A localized collection of pus formed by the destruction of lung tissue and microorganisms by white blood cells,Usually produces pneumonia-like symptoms  
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Pleural Effusion   Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, resulting in compression of the underlying portion of the lung, with resultant dyspnea,Usually secondary to some other disease  
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Pleuritis (Pleurisy)   Inflammation of both the visceral and parietal pleura  
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Pneumonia   inflammation of the lungs caused primarily by bacteria, viruses, and chemical irritants  
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Pneumothorax   Collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity,Air enters as the result of a perforation through the chest wall or the pleura covering the lung  
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Pulmonary Edema   Swelling of the lungs caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs, either in the alveoli or the interstitial spaces  
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*Pulmonary Embolism   Obstruction of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus that dislodges from another location and is carried to the vessels of the lung  
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Pulmonary Heart Disease(cor pulmonale)   Hypertrophy of the right ventricle resulting from disorders of the lungs, pulmonary vessels, or chest wall, Heart failure resulting from pulmonary disease  
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Tuberculosis   Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and characterized by Inflammatory infiltrations, formation of tubercles, and caseous (cheeselike) necrosis in the tissues of the lungs  
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Anthracosis   Accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to breathing smoke or coal dust,Also known as black lung disease or coal worker’s pneumoconiosis  
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Asbestosis   Lung disease resulting from inhalation of asbestos particles  
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Byssinosis   A lung disease resulting from inhalation of cotton, flax, and hemp,Also known as brown lung disease  
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Silicosis   Lung disease resulting from inhalation of silica (quartz) dust,Small nodules form in the lungs  
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Bronchoscopy   Examination of interior of bronchi using a lighted, flexible bronchoscope (or endoscope)  
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Laryngoscopy   Examination of interior of the larynx using a lighted, flexible tube known as a laryngoscope (or endoscope)  
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Lung scan   Visual imaging of the distribution of ventilation or blood flow in the lungs after administration of radioactive material  
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Pulmonary function tests   Variety of tests performed to assess respiratory function  
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Sputum specimen   A specimen of material expectorated from the mouth, which may contain material from the throat and bronchi  
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Thoracentesis   Procedure that involves the use of a needle to collect pleural fluid for laboratory analysis, or to remove excess pleural fluid or air from the pleural space  
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Tonsillectomy   Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils  
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Tuberculin skin test (TST)   Used to determine past or present tuberculosis infection in the body,Based on positive skin reaction to the introduction of a purified protein derivative (PPD) of the tubercle bacilli  
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*ABGs   arterial blood gases  
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AFB   acid-fast bacilli  
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AP   anteroposterior(meaning “from the front to the back”)  
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ARD   acute respiratory disease (or distress)  
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ARDS   adult respiratory distress syndrome  
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ARF   acute respiratory failure  
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CDC   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  
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CO2   carbon dioxide  
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*COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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CPR   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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*CXR   chest x-ray  
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DPT   diphtheria, pertussis(whooping cough), and tentanus immunization  
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IPPB   intermittent positive pressure breathing  
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LLL   left lower lobe (of lung)  
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*LUL   left upper lobe (of lung)  
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O2   oxygen  
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PA   posteroanterior meaning “from the back to the front”  
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PaCO2   partial pressure of carbon dioxide dissolved in blood  
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PaO2   partial pressure of oxygen dissolved in the blood  
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PCP   pneumocystis carinii pneumonia  
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PFTs   pulmonary function test(s)  
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PPD   purified protein derivative; substance used in intradermal test for tuberculosis; now called TST  
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R   respiration  
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RDS   respiratory distress syndrome  
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RLL   right lower lobe (of the lung)  
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RML   right middle lobe (of the lung)  
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RUL   right upper lobe (of the lung)  
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SIDS   sudden infant death syndrome  
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*SOB   shortness of breath  
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*T&A   onsillectomy and adenoidectomy  
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TB   tuberculosis  
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TPR   temperature, pulse, and respiration  
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TST   tuberculin skin test  
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URI   upper respiratory infection  
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*3 major functions of the resiratory system   exchange of gases between body and air,provides oxygen for the body cells for energy, removes carbon dioxide (wastes) from the body  
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*difference between larynx, pharynx and trachea   (see definitions)  
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*difference between external and internal respiration   (see definitions)  
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*COPD/chronic bronchitis connection   Chronic bronchitis leads to scarring of lining of bronchial tubes.Over time, the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes thickened, an irritating cough develops, and air flow affected, lungs become scarred. This and pulmonary emphysema are COPD.  
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