Respiratory Pathologies

1. Infection or inflammation of the lungs, the most common infectious disease in the United States
3. Occurs when a blood clot or foreign material cause partial or complete occlusion of a pulmonary artery or one of its branches
6. Pharyngitis caused by the bacteria Streptococcus
7. Infection of the lungs most often caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis
10. Genetic disorder that causes hypersecretion of cells that produce mucus, saliva, and digestive juice, causing narrowing and obstruction of the respiratory and digestive tracts
12. Condition involving excessive amounts of fluid in the lungs that interferes with the lungs’ ability to expand during inspiration, as well as limits gas exchange
17. Inflammation of the pharynx
19. Inflammation of mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses

1. Lung disease caused by long-term dust inhalation, usually occurring in the workplace
2. General term used to describe any hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa to allergens, usually from plant pollen
4. Respiratory infection most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
5. Temporary cessation of breathing from an obstruction
8. Acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract mucosa, usually confined to the nose and throat but can involve the larynx as well
9. Group of respiratory diseases characterized by persistent or recurring obstruction of airflow that worsens with exertion (acronym)
11. Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa with resultant swelling and mucus hypersecretion
13. Inflammation of the larynx
14. Chronic, inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by bronchial obstruction in susceptible persons, the cause of which is unknown
15. Permanent destruction of alveolar walls, affecting its elasticity
16. Inflammation of the pleural membranes
18. Viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that can extend into the lower respiratory tract as well