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respiratory conditions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atelectasis | collapse of lung tissue / airless lung |
| emphysema | hyperinflation of air sacs and destructionof alveolar walls |
| pneumoconiosis | abnormal condition caused by dust in lungs |
| pneumonia | acute inflammation of alveoli |
| pulmonary abscess | large collection of pus in lungs |
| pulmonary embolism / PE | clot lodged in vessels of lung |
| pulmonary fibrosis | formation of scar tissue in connective tissue of lungs |
| sarcoidosis | multisystem, granulomatous disorder |
| tuberculosis / TB | infectious disease usually in lungs / caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| pneumothorax | collection of air in pleural cavity |
| pleurisy | inflammation of pleura |
| mesothelioma | rare malignant tumor associated with asbestos exposure |
| cystic fibrosis | inherited disorder, defect of exocrine glands , causes mucus in lungs |
| asthma | chronic inflammation, airway obstruction from edema, bronchoconstriction, increased mucus |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| croup | acute viral infection in infants, children; obstruction of upper airway |
| COPD | chronic condition of persisten obstruction of air flow |