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Chap 5- Respiratory

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Aerosolization The conversion of a liquid into a fine mist or colloidal suspension in air.
Antitussive A drug that inhibits or suppresses the cough reflex.
Bronchoconstriction Narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles, which results in increased airway resistance and decreased airflow.
Decongestant A substance that reduces the swelling of mucous membranes.
Expectorant A drug that enhances the expulsion of secretions from the respiratory tract.
Humidification Addition of moisture to the air.
IgA- Immunoglobulin A Class of antibody produced on mucous membrane surfaces, such as those of the respiratory tract.
Inspissated Thickened or dried out
Mucolytic Having the ability to break down mucus
Nebulization The process of converting liquid medications into a spray that can be carried into the respiratory system by inhaled air.
Nonproductive Cough A cough that does not result in coughing up of mucus, secretions, or debris (a dry cough).
Productive Cough A cough that results in coughing up mucus, secretions, and debris.
Reverse Sneeze Aspiration reflex—short periods of noisy inspiratory effort in dogs
Surfactant A mixture of phospholipids secreted by type II alveolar cells that reduce surface tension in pulmonary fluids.
Viscid Sticky
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