Reversible airway obstruction, associated with reduction in expiratory airflow.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Irreversible airway obstruction which occurs with either chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

inflammation of the bronchial tubes

Chronic lung condition that involves damage to the air sacs int he lungs.

inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose

class of drugs used to suppress or reduce coughing

Class of drugs that helps loosen and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to cough it up.

type of medication that helps break down the thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to clear through the coughing or other means.

also known as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by candida, a type of yeast

refers to the excessive discharge or flow of mucus from the nose. Commonly known as a "runny nose"

refers to a disorder of the voice that results in difficulties in speaking, often characterized by changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort.

White Blood Cells (WBC)

also known as leukocytes, are an essential part of the immune system. They help the body fight infections, foreign invaders and abnormal calls.

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Term	Definition
Asthma	Reversible airway obstruction, associated with reduction in expiratory airflow.
COPD	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Irreversible airway obstruction which occurs with either chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
Bronchitis	inflammation of the bronchial tubes
Emphysema	Chronic lung condition that involves damage to the air sacs int he lungs.
Rhinitis	inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose
Antitussive	class of drugs used to suppress or reduce coughing
Expectorant	Class of drugs that helps loosen and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to cough it up.
Mucolytic	type of medication that helps break down the thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to clear through the coughing or other means.
Candidiasis	also known as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by candida, a type of yeast
Rhinorrhea	refers to the excessive discharge or flow of mucus from the nose. Commonly known as a "runny nose"
Dysphonia	refers to a disorder of the voice that results in difficulties in speaking, often characterized by changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort.
White Blood Cells (WBC)	also known as leukocytes, are an essential part of the immune system. They help the body fight infections, foreign invaders and abnormal calls.

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