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Respiratory RD
Term | Definition |
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cystic fibrosis | A hereditary disease of the exocrine glands affecting the respiratory system, pancreas and sweat glands |
rhoncus | Abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation |
crackle | Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, also called rale |
anosmia | Absence the sense of smell |
pertussis | Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound |
tuberculosis (TB) | An infectious disease caused by inhaling viable tubercle bacilli, aka acid-fast bacillus |
pneumonia | An inflammatory disease of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, disease, chemicals, etc. |
antihistamines | Block histamines from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues |
atelectasis | Collapsed or airless state of the lung, may be acute or chronic |
palatine tonsils | Collection of lymphatic tissue within the oropharynx |
asphyxia | Condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen |
pneumoconiosis | Disease caused by inhaling dust particles |
compliance | Ease with which lung tissue can be stretched |
pleural effusion | Excess of fluid in the pleural cavity |
pneumectormy | Excision of a lung |
pleurectomy | Excision of part of the pleura |
viscous | Extremely thick |
stridor | High-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound |
thoracic (chest) x-ray | Images of the chest taken from AP, PA and lateral views |
pleurisy | Inflammation of the pleural membrane |
mantoux test | Intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity |
sweat test | Measurement of the amount of salt in sweat used to diagnose CF |
spirometry | Measurement of ventilator ability by assessing lung capacity and flow |
oximetry | Method of monitoring in the percent of Hb saturated with O2 |
diffuse | Moving or spreading out of a substance at random |
pulmonary function tests | Multiple tests used to evaluate the ability of lungs to take in and expel air |
epistaxis | Nose bleed |
lung scan | Nuclear scanning test primarily used to detect pulmonary emboli |
postural drainage | Positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs |
antitussives | Relieve or suppress coughing |
bronchospasms | Spasms in the bronchial passage |
bronchodilators | Stimulate bronchial muscles to relax and expand air passages |
thoracentesis | Surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity |
carbon dioxide | Tasteless, colourless, odourless gas produced by body cells during the metabolic process |
oxygen | Tasteless, odourless, colourless gas essential for human respiration |
apnea | Temporary loss of breathing |
aterial blood gases | Test that measures PO2, PCO2, pH and bicarbonate level of an arterial blood sample |
throat culture | Test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci |
visceral pleura | The innermost layer lying next to the lung |
parietal pleura | The outermost layer, lining the lung |
percussion | The process of gently tapping with the fingers to determine position, size or consistency of an underlying structure |
auscultation | The process of listening to body sounds, especially in the chest, with the use of a stetoscope |
oxygenation | The process of providing the body with adequate amounts of oxygen |
pharynx | Throat |
alive | Viable |
laryngoscopy | Visual examination of the mediastinal structures |
mediastinoscopy | Visual examination of the mediastinal structures |
larynx | Voice box |
wheeze | Whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation |
trachea | Windpipe |