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Medical Diseases

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Disease
Definition
Rhinitis   inflammation of the nose  
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Pharyngitis   inflammation of the pharynx; aka sore throat  
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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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Pertussis   a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respirtory tract that is characterized by a paroxysmal cough; aka whooping cough  
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Diphtheria   an acute infectious disease of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by the presence of diphtheria bacteria  
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Bronchitis   inflammation of the bronchial walls  
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Tuberculosis   an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs  
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Pneumonia   inflammation of the lungs in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid  
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Asthma   a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing  
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Pulmonary embolism   the obstruction of pulmonary arteries caused by a blood clot that traveled from the leg to the lung  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; a general term used to describe a group of respiratory conditions characterized by chronic airflow limitations  
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Cystic Fibrosis   a genetic disorfer in which the lungs are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus and the digestive system is impaired by thick gluelike mucus that interferes with digestive juices  
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Pneumothorax   an accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse  
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Laryngoscopy   visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope  
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Bronchoscopy   visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope  
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Sputum specimen   couging up phlem to be used for study purposes  
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Chest x-ray   xray of the chest to allow for a more in depth vision of the respiratory system  
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Lung scan   a nuclear scanning test that is most commonly used to detect a pulmonary embolism  
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Pulmonary function tests   a group of tests that measure the capacity of the lungs to hold air, their ability to move air in and out, and their ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide  
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Thoracentesis   puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity for diognostic purposes, to drain pleural effusions, or to reexpand a collapsed lung  
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Tracheostomy   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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Bronchodilator   medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs  
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Pneumonectomy   surgical removal of all or part of a lung  
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Ventilator   device used for artificial breathing  
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