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respitory diseases
diseases of respitory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pneumothorax | collection of air in the pleural space |
| pleurisy | inflammation of pleura |
| pleural effusion | abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space |
| mesothelioma | rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura |
| tuberculosis | infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| sarcoidosis | chronic inflammatory disease in which small nodules develop in lung |
| pulmonary fibrosis | formation of scar tissue |
| pulmonary embolism | clot or other material lodges in vessels in lung |
| pulmonary edema | swelling and fluid in air sacs |
| pulmonary abscess | large collection of pus in lungs |
| pneumonia | acute inflammation of alveoli |
| pneumoconiosis | caused by dust in lungs |
| emphysema | hyperinfection of air sacs |
| atelectasis | incomplete expansion of alveoli |
| cystic fibrosis | inherited disorder of exocrine glands |
| chronic bronchitis | inflammation of bronchi |
| bronchogenic carcinoma | cancerous tumors arising from bronchus |
| bronchiectasis | chronic dilation of bronchus |
| asthma | chronic inflammatoyr disorder |
| pertussis | bacterial infection of the pharynx |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| diptheria | acute infection of the throat |
| croup | acute viral infection in infants and children |
| wheezes | whistling sound |
| stridor | high pitched noisy sound made on inspiration |
| sputum | material expelled when coughing |
| rales | abnormal crackling sounds |
| pleural rub | scratchy sound |
| percussion | tapping on a surface |
| asculation | listening to sounds |