Respiratory System 2
Across
- 2. shallow or slow respiration
- 5. the middle section of the chest cavity located between the lungs
- 6. any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental or occupational contact
- 7. surgical removal of all or part of a lung
- 8. abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
- 9. also known as ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), is a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the head and neck
- 12. breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest
- 18. sharp chest pain that occurs when inflamed pleural membranes rub against each other with each inhalation
- 19. excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space that prevents the lung from fully expanding
- 21. the accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in a pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse
- 22. inflammation of the pharynx
- 24. inflammation of the larynx
Down
- 1. the visual examination of the larynx and vocal cords using a flexible or rigid laryngoscope inserted through the mouth
- 3. the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway
- 4. collection of pus in any body cavity
- 10. a condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood
- 11. the condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body tissues and organs; less severe than anoxia
- 13. expectoration of blood or bloodstained sputum
- 14. inflammation of the pleura
- 15. a serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids
- 16. an electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist that is inhaled via a face mask or mouthpiece
- 17. the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
- 20. a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
- 22. a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough
- 23. bleeding from the nose