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infants have narrow airways, with a short and softer trachea and tend to breathe through their noses. Indants are abdominal breathers have immature muscles meaning fatigue with breathing difficulties can set in quickly Both Statements are true
what is an abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges as a result of finished oxygen in the blood Clubbing
A respiratory infection also called whooping cough is call what? Pertussis
What is the blush discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane that is caused by the lack of oxygen in the blood? Cyanosis= Blue color
What is paranasal sinus? Maxillary frontal sphenoid ethmoid. Airfilled cavities with the bones surrounding nasal cavities.
____ is defined as inflammation of the bronchi that can be acute or chronic Bronchitis
____ is defined as inflammation of the throat. Pharynitis
What is the term for the structure that separates the nostril? (Nasal) Septum
Individuals who consistently test positive on TB skin screening but are asymptomatic and not infectious are in which stage of TB? Latent TB infection
What condition causes inflammation of the larynx and causes a harsh bark-like cough? Croup
The process of exhaling is called what? Expiration
An abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs is called what? Black Lung Disease
What substance coats the alveolus to prevent it from collapsing? Surfactant
What inherited disorder cause mucous to build up in the lungs, pancreas and other organs and increase the persons risk of the infection? Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Inflammation of the sinuses is called what? Sinuitis
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