Respiratory system

2. Which type of lung cancer is the least aggressive and typically has the best prognosis?
5. bronchitis Which condition is characterized by periods of airflow obstruction, coughing, and chest tightness, often related to
6. What condition is characterized by the permanent dilation of the bronchi and destruction of the bronchial walls?
8. Which test measures the amount of air a person can forcefully exhale in one second and is commonly used to diagnose obstructive lung diseases?
9. Which condition is characterized by the collapse of one or more lobes of the lung and is often caused by blockage of the bronchi?
11. exposure What is the primary cause of mesothelioma, a cancer of the pleura?
12. What is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
13. effusion Which term refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity, causing difficulty in breathing?
14. virus What is the most common infectious cause of acute bronchitis?
15. What is the term for the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes, often caused by viral infections?
16. cell carcinoma What is the most common type of lung cancer associated with smoking?
18. pneumonia Which type of pneumonia is often referred to as "walking pneumonia" and is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

1. What is the term for the surgical removal of part or all of a lung?
2. Which condition is characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath?
3. What is the term for the chronic scarring of lung tissue, often caused by exposure to occupational or environmental hazards?
4. attack What is the term for the sudden, severe constriction of the bronchial tubes, often caused by an allergic reaction?
7. Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the connective tissues in the lungs and other organs, causing inflammation and scarring?
10. Which fungal infection can cause cavities and nodules in the lungs, often mimicking tuberculosis?
12. apnea Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the repeated interruption of breathing during sleep and is often associated with snoring?
17. clot from elsewhere in the body What is the primary cause of pulmonary embolism?