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RS- Pathology

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pneumothorax   collapsed lung, air collects in the intrapleural space  
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pleurisy   pleura become inflamed, inspiratory chest pain  
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bronchitis   infection and inflammation of the bronchial airways  
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tracheostomy   surgically created hole in the windpipe or trachea  
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thoracotomy   an incision into the chest  
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bronchoscope   thin, viewing instrument, looking into the airways  
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pneumectomy/ pneumonectomy   surgical removal of a lung  
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pneumonia   bacterial or viral infection of the lungs  
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emphysema   loss of elasticity of the lungs, alveolar walls  
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croup   viral, barking cough and respiratory distress  
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asthma   narrowing and inflammation of the airways, wheezing  
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rhinoplasty   surgical repair of the nose  
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tonsillectomy   removal of the tonsils  
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adenoidectomy   removal of the adenoids  
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pulmonary embolism   obstruction of a pulmonary blood vessel. clot  
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lobectomy   one lobe of lung is removed, cancer surgery  
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laryngitis   inflammation of the larynx, loss of voice  
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upper respiratory infection (URI)   common cold, infection of the airway  
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thoracentesis   remove excess fluid, between the chest and lungs  
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dyspnea   painful breathing  
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apnea   without breathing  
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thoracic   pertaining to the thorax  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)   alveolar air sacs are destroyed and chronic, shortness of breath  
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