Respiratory
Across
- 6. bacterial infection often causing inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs. (11 lette
- 7. The involuntary contraction of the diaphragm causing a sudden intake of breath, often accompanied by a "hiccup" sound. (7 letters)
- 9. The process of listening to sounds made by the respiratory system using a medical instrument. (12 letters)
- 14. The sound produced when airflow is partially blocked during breathing. (8 letters)
- 15. A condition where the lung collapses partially or completely. (7 letters)
- 16. A condition where the bronchial tubes constrict due to exposure to allergens or irritants. (9 letters)
- 17. The process of measuring lung function using a specialized instrument. (10 letters)
- 18. The medical term for a runny or stuffy nose. (7 letters)
- 19. The inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. (11 letters)
Down
- 1. The medical term for difficulty in breathing. (8 letters)
- 2. A medical device used to assist with breathing by delivering oxygen to the lungs. (9 letters)
- 3. A term for the exchange of gases between the blood and body tissues. (9 letters)
- 4. Themain muscle responsible for inhalation, situated between the ribs. (8 letters)
- 5. The medical term for nosebleed. (8 letters)
- 8. procedure that involves inserting a tube into the trachea to assist with breathing. (10 letters)
- 10. A viral infection that primarily affects the throat and can cause a barking cough. (8 letters)
- 11. A chronic lung disease characterized by damaged and enlarged air sacs. (8 letters)
- 12. A surgical procedure to remove a portion of the lung. (8 letters)
- 13. The act of coughing up mucus and other substances from the airways. (9 letters)
- 17. A substance that reduces the surface tension in the alveoli and aids in lung expansion. (10 letters)