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Medical Terminology
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Respiratory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A R D S | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| C O P D | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| C F | cystic fibrosis |
| E T T | endotracheal intubation |
| F E S S | functional endoscopic sinus surgery |
| H B O T | hyperbaric oxygen therapy |
| M D I | metered dose inhaler |
| P F T, P F T s | pulmonary function tests |
| R F | respiratory failure |
| S I D S | sudden infant death syndrome |
| T B | tuberculosis |
| U R I | upper respiratory infection |
| C A P | community acquired pneumonia |
| S O B | shortness of breath [dyspnea] |
| O S A | obstructive sleep apnea |
| C X R | chest x-ray |
| B V M | bag valve mask |