Respiratory System

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  1. 4. inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath.
  2. 6. paralysis of the larynx.
  3. 9. the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane.
  4. 11. a medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.
  5. 13. an inflammation of the larynx.
  6. 15. transports air from the trachea into the lungs.
  7. 17. makes speech possible.
  8. 19. closes off the trachea during swallowing.
  9. 21. a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.
  10. 24. transports air back and forth between the pharynx and the bronchi.
  11. 27. the surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity.
  12. 30. fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs that usually develops after prolonged environmental or occupational contact.
  13. 31. the absence of oxygen from the body's gases, blood, or tissues.
  14. 33. an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute.
  15. 34. an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.
  16. 39. the cavity located between the lungs.
  17. 40. the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function.
  18. 42. a condition of having below-normal oxygen level in the blood.
  19. 43. the inflammation of the sinuses.
  20. 45. the accumulation of air in the pleural space causing a pressure imbalance that prevents the lung from fully expanding or can cause it to collapse.
  21. 46. a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
  22. 47. shallow or slow respiration.
  23. 48. the surgical creation of an opening into the chest cavity.
  24. 49. the absence of spontaneous respiration.
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  1. 1. a bleeding from the nose that is usually caused by an injury, excessive use of blood thinners, or bleeding disorders.
  2. 2. an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.
  3. 3. an abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute.
  4. 5. a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.
  5. 7. air sacs that exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood.
  6. 8. is coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as a result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage.
  7. 9. a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough, followed by breathlessness, and a noisy inspiration.
  8. 10. an external monitor placed on the patient's finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
  9. 12. an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
  10. 14. an inflammation of the pharynx.
  11. 16. bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body.
  12. 18. the creation of a stoma into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate the passage of air or the removal of secretions.
  13. 20. a collection of blood in the pleural cavity.
  14. 22. produce mucus for the nasal cavities, make bones of the skull lighter, aid in sound production.
  15. 23. an infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; however it can affect other parts of the body.
  16. 25. the progressive loss of lung function that is characterized by a decrease in the total number of alveoli, the enlargement of the remaining alveoli, and the progressive destruction of the walls of the remaining alveoli.
  17. 26. a disease caused by coal dust in the lungs.
  18. 28. the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.
  19. 29. exchanges air during inhaling and exhaling; warms, moisturizes, and filters inhaled air.
  20. 32. pain in the pleura that occurs in relation to breathing movements.
  21. 35. breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest.
  22. 36. pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a vapor, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouth piece.
  23. 37. usually an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage.
  24. 38. the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood.
  25. 41. any change in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice during puberty.
  26. 44. transports air back and forth between the nose and the trachea.