respiratory diseases
Across
- 2. a condition that develops when groups of cells in your immune system form red and swollen (inflamed) lumps, called granulomas, in various organs in the body
- 5. obstructive airways disease (COAD)-a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems
- 6. an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system
- 8. an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs and is caused by a type of bacteria
- 9. an abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs
- 10. a condition that develops when the airways in the lungs, called bronchial tubes, become inflamed and cause coughing, often with mucus production
Down
- 1. the tissue around the air sacs of the lungs becomes damaged, thickened, and scarred
- 3. a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages
- 4. the accumulation of fluid in between the parietal and visceral pleura, called the pleural cavity
- 7. a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs