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Lesson 5-Abbreviatio
The Respiratory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| FESS | functional endoscopic sinus surgery |
| HBOT | hyperbaric oxygen therapy |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| PNA | pneumonia |
| PFT | pulmonary function tests |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |