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MA CH18 H1E
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pharynx | throat |
| larynx | voice box. |
| tonsils | three sets of lymphatic tissue located in the oropharynx. |
| bronchus | one of the two tubes that take air to the lungs (plural |
| bronchioles | smaller branches from the bronchi; tubes that carry air further into the lungs, reaching the air sacs (alveoli). |
| pleura | a two-layered membrane covering the lungs. |
| pulmonologist | a physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the lungs. |
| rhinitis | inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal passages. |
| sinusitis | inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. |
| upper respiratory infection (URI) | a viral or bacterial infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat; a cold is one example. |
| tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils. |
| strep throat | an illness caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. |
| laryngitis | an inflammation of the larynx. |
| obstructive sleep apnea | a breathing disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep. |
| influenza | a respiratory illness caused by a virus; common in the fall and winter months. |
| COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) | droplet & airborne disease transmitted via droplets & particles produced by infected person; characterized by respiratory symptoms & can progress to severe symptoms, even death, esp in older people, have underlying health conditions, or are unvaccinated. |
| bronchitis | an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi. |
| pleurisy | a condition caused by inflammation of the thin layers of tissue that separate the lungs from the chest wall (the pleurae). |
| pneumonia | a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that causes acute inflammation in lung tissue, causing fever, chills, cough, greenish sputum, and rapid pulse. |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | a chronic, progressive, and incurable lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, weakness, and a high risk of lung infections. |
| emphysema | a chronic disease of the lungs that usually results from cigarette smoking. |
| pneumoconiosis | a condition caused by inhalation of dust; can cause shortness of breath, cough, and activity intolerance; also known as interstitial lung disease. |
| asthma | a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe and causes coughing and wheezing. |
| bronchiectasis | a condition in which the bronchial tubes are abnormally enlarged, causing chronic coughing, thick sputum, recurrent pneumonia, and weight loss. |
| lung cancer | the growth of abnormal cells or tumors in the lungs. |
| tuberculosis | a highly contagious disease caused by a bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that is carried on mucous droplets suspended in the air; causes fatigue, loss of appetite, slight fever, prolonged coughing, and shortness of breath. |
| acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | a life-threatening condition in which the lungs fill with fluid and air cannot be exchanged effectively. |
| respiratory failure | a condition in which the lungs cannot supply the blood with enough oxygen. |
| pulmonary function test (PFT) | diagnostic tests that measure lung function and capacity. |
| spirometry | a form of pulmonary function testing in which aspects of a patient’s breathing and lung capacity are measured by a machine. |
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