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airway passageway by which are enters and leaves the lungs as well as mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
asphyxia deprivation of oxygen for tissue use: suffocation
aspirate to withdraw fluid or suction fluid
bronchoconstrictor agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
Bronchodilator agent causing the bronchi to widen
crackles discontinuous sounds heard primaryly with the stethoscope during inspiration that resemble the sound of the rustling of cellophane
Hyperventilation ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
hypoventilation ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the bodies gas exchange need
mucopurulent containing both mucus and pus
mucus slimy fluid secreted from the mucous membrane
nebulizer device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment
nosocomial infection infection acquired during hospitalization
paroxysm periodic, sudden attack
patent open, the opposite of closed or comprised thus allowing passage of air, as in patent trachea, and bronchi
rhonchi low pitched, with snoring quality, breath sounds heard with stethoscope suggesting secretion in large airways
sputum mucous secretion from the lungs bronchi and trachea expelled from mouth
stridor harsh, high pitched sound heard on inspiration
ventilator mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing
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