Pulmonary Terminology

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  1. 3. A device for producing a fine spray, often used to administer intranasal medications.
  2. 6. acute inflammation and infection of the alveoli.
  3. 7. A contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, causing narrowing of the lumen
  4. 13. An adrenocortical steroid hormone that increases gluconeogenesis, exerts an antiinflammatory effect, and influences many body functions.
  5. 14. thrush, Candidiasis of the tissues of the mouth and pharynx. Characterized by the appearance of creamy white patches of exudate on an inflamed tongue or buccal mucosa.
  6. 15. abscess, Localized area of pus formation in the lungs.
  7. 16. Upper respiratory tract infection
  8. 17. A substance or procedure that lessens or prevents an immune response.
  9. 18. rhinitis An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the nose caused by an allergic reaction
  10. 19. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  11. 20. An inflammation of the conjunctiva that is usually caused by an infection or allergy; also known as pinkeye.
  12. 22. Lower respiratory tract infection
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  1. 1. embolism Floating clot or other material blocking the blood vessels of the lung
  2. 2. A chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, causing a decrease in lung function, and often, breathlessness.
  3. 4. A substance that reduces the production of mucus in the lungs and promotes the dislodging of mucus from the bronchioles
  4. 5. The free discharge of a thin watery nasal fluid; or the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose after injury to the head.
  5. 8. A hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that maintains normal blood volume, promotes sodium and water retention, and increases urinary excretion of potassium and hydrogen ions.
  6. 9. Inadequate oxygen tension at the cellular level, characterized by tachycardia, hypertension, peripheral vasoconstriction, dizziness, and mental confusion.
  7. 10. A drug that relieves or prevents coughs
  8. 11. edema Swelling and fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles, caused by poor blood supply to the heart muscle
  9. 12. An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in arterial blood.
  10. 21. Noisy breathing, specifically a high-pitched crowing sound, associated with croup, respiratory infection, and airway obstruction.