Respiratory System - Q – Therapeutic terms & A – Meaning
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | method of artificial respiration and chest compressions to move oxygenated blood to vital body organs when breathing and the heart have stopped
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| continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy | use of a device with a mask that pumps a constant pressurized flow of air through the nasal passages; commonly used during sleep to prevent airway closure in sleep apnea
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| endotracheal intubation | passage of a tube into the trachea via the nose or mouth to open the airway for delivering gas mixtures to the lungs (e.g., oxygen, anesthetics, or air)
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| incentive spirometry | a common postoperative breathing therapy using a specially designed spirometer to encourage the patient to inhale and hold an inspiratory volume to exercise the lungs and prevent pulmonary complications
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| mechanical ventilation | mechanical breathing using a ventilator
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| antibiotic | a drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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| anticoagulant | a drug that dissolves, or prevents the formation of, thrombi or emboli in the blood vessels (e.g., heparin)
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| antihistamine | a drug that neutralizes or inhibits the effects of histamine
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| histamine | a compound in the body that is released by injured cells during allergic reactions, inflammation, and so on, causing constriction of bronchial smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels
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| bronchodilator | a drug that dilates the muscular walls of the bronchi
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| expectorant | a drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing
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