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Respiratory System Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABGs | arterial blood gasses |
| AFB | acid fast bacillus |
| BAL | bronchoscopy & lavage |
| COAD (COPD) | chronic obstructive airways (pulmonary) disease |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airways pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DOE | dyspnoea on exertion |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ICC | intercostal catheter |
| LLL | Left lower lobe |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| NIV | non-invasive ventilation |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnoea |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| SIMV | synchronised intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| URTI | upper respiratory tract infection |
| TB | tuberculosis |