Respiration system
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| Auscultation | Listening to sounds made by various body structures and functions as a diagnostic method, usually with a stethoscope
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| Bronchogram | A radiographic visualization of a brunchus
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| Bronchoscopy | Inspection of the interior of the tracheobronchial tree through a endoscope
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| Computed Tomography | Imaging anatomic information from cross-sectional plane of body, each image generated by a computer synthesis of x-ray transmission data obtained in many different directions in a given plane
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| Laryngectomy | Excision of the larynx
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| Laryngoscopy | Inspection of the larynx by means of the endoscope
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| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | A diagnostic modality in which magnetic neclei (protons) of a patient are aligned in a strong, uniform magentic field, absorb energy from tuned radiofrequency pulses, emit radiofrequency signals as their excitation decays, converted into tomographic image
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| Mantoux test | A dermatologic procedure in which tuberculin or its purified protein derivative (PPD) is injected into skin, the test is read on basis of local induration occurring in 48-72 hours
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| Paracentesis | The passage into a cavity of a trocar and cannula, needle, or other hollow instrument for the purpose of removing fluid
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| Pneumonectomy | Removal of all pulmonary lobes from a lung in one operation
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| Rhinoplasty | Repair of a defect of the nose with tissue taken from elsewhere
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| Sinuscopy | Inspection of the sinus cavities by means of the endoscope
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| Sinusotomy | Incision into a sinus
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| Septoplasty | Operation to correct defets or deformities of nasal septum, often by alteration or partial removal of supporting structures
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| Spirometry | Machine to measure pulmonary gases and lung capacity
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| Thoracentesis | Paracentesis of the pleural cavity
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| Tracheotomy | The operation of creating an opening into the trachea
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| Ventilator | A mechanical device designed to perform part or all of the work of respiration, i.e. moving gas into and out of lungs
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| Antispasmodics | An agent that prevents or alleviating muscle spasms
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| Antitussives | A cough remedy
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| Bronchodilators | An agent that causing an increase in caliber of a bronchus
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| Cauterization | The act of using an agent or device used for scarring, burning, or cutting the skin or other tissues by means of heat, cold, electric current or caustic chemicals
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| Decongestants | An agent that reduces congestion
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| Endotrachial intubation | Passage of a tube through nose or mouth into the trachea for maintenance of the airway during anesthesia or for maintenance of an imperiled airway
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| Expectorants | An agent that thins respiratory tract mucus and promotes its removal from the tracheobronchial passages
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| Humidifier | A device for increasing the water vapor content of a gas or an ambient air
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| Ligation | A thread, wire, fillet or the like tied tightly around a blood vessel, the pedicle of a tumor or other structure to constrict it
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| Mucolytics | Capable of dissolving, digesting or liquifying mucus
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| Nasotracheal intubation | A tracheal tube inserted through the nasal passages
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| Resection | Procedure performed for the specific purpose of removal of a significant part of an organ or bodiy structure; may be partial or complete
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| Vaporizer | An apparatus for reducing medicated liquids to a gaseous state suitable for inhalation or application to accessible mucous membranes
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