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RESP: Pathology

Respiratory system pathologies.

QuestionAnswer
pneumothorax air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall
pneumonia Infection that inflames the alveoli with fluid in one or both lungs.
asthma An inflammatory condition in which the bronchi and bronchioles become narrowed and produce mucus, resulting in difficulty breathing.
pertussis An acute infectious, highly contagious bacterial infection characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound; also called whooping cough. Preventable with vaccine.
sleep apnea a disorder in which the person stops breathing for brief periods while asleep
emphysema Alveoli lose their elasticity, become damaged.
cystic fibrosis A chronic, genetic disease that causes mucous to become abnormally thick. This causes problems with multiple body systems, including the lungs.
croup Common childhood condition involving inflammation of the larynx and trachea, characterized by a barking cough.
bronchiolitis A viral infection of the bronchioles that is characterized by thick secretions; occurs primarily in children less than 2.
bronchitis Inflammation of the bronchi causing cough and mucus.
cleft lip/palate Congenital deformity in which tissue of lips and/or bones of hard palate do not fuse properly.
tuberculosis A highly contagious, bacterial disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body, especially the lungs. Patients with active disease will require a long course of treatment involving multiple antibiotics.
Epiglottitis severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age
lung cancer pulmonary malignancy commonly attributed to cigarette smoking
pleural effusion abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
Created by: jfoote
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