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chapter 7
respiratory system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antitussive | commonly known as cough medicine; prevents or relieve coughing |
| apnea | the absence of spontaneous respiration |
| asphyxia | the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function |
| asthma | a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing,and wheezing. |
| bradypnea | an abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute |
| 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. |
| bronchospasm | a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut |
| croup | an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough. |
| cystic fibrosis | a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus. |
| dyspnea | also known as shortness of breath, is difficult or labored breathing |
| 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 |
| hemoptysis | coughing up of blood or bloodstained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as the result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage |
| laryngitis | nflammation of the larynx |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| pharyngitis | also known as a sore throat, is an inflammation of the pharynx |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| pulmonologist | a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and associated tissues |
| pulse oximeter | an external monitor placed on the patient’s finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood |
| sinusitis | an inflammation of the sinuses |
| tachypnea | an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute |
| tracheotomy | an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage |
| tuberculosis | an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis,usually attacks the lungs |
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