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Module 12
Section 5: The respiratory system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Diffusion | The passage of a substance from a high concentration to a low concentration |
| Alveoli | Air sacs in the lung that allow for gas exchange with the systemic circulation |
| Asphyxia | Abnormal or pathologic changes caused by an absence of oxygen |
| Aspiration | The act of inhaling a foreign substance into the lungs, often after vomiting |
| Diffusion | Spontaneous movement of substance from an area of high concentration to low concentration that does not require energy input |
| Expiration | The act of breathing out as the diaphragm relaxes |
| Histamine | A chemical released by mast mast cells that binds to histamine H1 receptors during an allergic reaction that can cause allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, watery eyes). |
| Inspiration | The act of breathing in as the diaphragm contracts |
| Respiratory rate | Also known as breaths per minute, an important numeric value used for diagnosing respiratory conditions. |
| Allergic rhinitis | Nasal inflammation characterized by an increased flow of mucus: caused by allergies |
| Allergy | An abnormal response of the immune system to a substance |
| Asthma | A breathing disorder, often triggered by allergies or exercise, resulting in constriction of the bronchi. Asthma is often accompanied by tightness in the chest, coughing, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing. Asthmatic episodes can range from mild coughing and wheezing to life-threatening breathing problems |
| Chronic bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi usually caused by an infection in which the patient has a productive cough and can have difficulty getting sufficient oxygen. Some patients who have bronchitis might have a bluish tint to their lips or skin. |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | A condition characterized by emphysema and chronic bronchitis, usually caused by smoking, resulting in difficulty breathing a increased risk of infection |
| Croup | An inflammation of the upper airway characterized by a barking cough |
| Cystic fibrosis | Genetic disorder affecting mostly non-Hispanic white populations, in which excessive amounts of thick mucus block the airways, resulting in wheezing, coughing, and increased susceptibility to bacterial infections |
| Dyspnea | Shortness of breath |
| Emphysema | A condition characterized by shortness of breath, usually caused by smoking. Some patients might have a pinkish tint to the face and might gasp for air |
| Hyperventilation | A condition characterized by rapid breathing resulting in decreased carbon dioxide levels and increased oxygen levels, producing faintness, tingling of the fingers and toes, and possible loss of conscious. |
| Influenza | Also known as the flu, an acute, highly contagious viral respiratory infection, which is spread by coughing, sneezing, and sharing items, such as food utensils. |
| Laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx (voice box), resulting in temporary inability to speak normally. |
| Pertussis | Also known a whooping cough: a contagious bacterial infection, resulting in loud, deep coughing. |
| Pharyngitis | Inflammation of the pharynx, or throat |
| Rhinitis | An irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes along the nasal passage |
| Rhinorrhea | An excessive flow of mucus from the nose (runny nose) |
| Sinusitis | Infection and inflammation of the membranes lining the sinuses |
| Tonsillitis | Infection and inflammation of the tonsils |
| Tuberculosis | A respiratory infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| Oral corticosteroids | Systemic anti-inflammatory agents that increase the number and sensitivity of beta2 cells in the lungs, reduce mucus production, and prevent and reverse airway remodeling (permanent structural damage due to inflammation). |
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