Respiratory System

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  1. 1. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be treated with a machine that generates continuous ______ airway pressure.
  2. 7. ARDS is characterized by an abnormally low level of oxygen, also known as _________.
  3. 10. a chondroma is a tumor (or tumor like growth) of what type of tissue?
  4. 11. nasal congestion may cause this condition in which the sense of smell is lost or impaired
  5. 13. the medical prefix meaning slow
  6. 15. this condition has two forms, an acute form and a classic form, both are potentially life threatening respiratory infections in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed.
  7. 17. This condition is an example of an acute respiratory syndrome that often occurs in children and infants. Symptoms include a barking cough and stridor.
  8. 18. this term refers to the surgical puncture of a lung for the removal of fluid or aspiration
  9. 20. this term refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin
  10. 22. medical suffix meaning “oxygen”
  11. 27. pertaining to the sites of gas exchange in lungs, also known as the “alveoli”
  12. 28. a condition in which the pharynx has lost muscle function
  13. 31. cystic fibrosis (CF) is a ______ disease of exocrine glands in which excess mucus doesn’t drain properly, resulting in obstruction of various passageways in the body.
  14. 32. an asthmatic patient might have this problem in which inflammation of the bronchioles blocks the passage of air to the lungs
  15. 33. nasogastric intubation involves the insertion of a tube through the nose all the way down into what organ?
  16. 34. pleural _____ refers to a condition in which fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity and may be treated with a thoracentesis.
  17. 36. chewing gum, smoking, drinking carbonated beverages or eating too fast may cause this condition in which excessive air is swallowed
  18. 38. the medical term for a nosebleed
  19. 39. If you’re experiencing respiratory distress your doctor may order a ______ function test
  20. 42. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive _______ Disease
  21. 44. pertaining to the nose
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  1. 2. gas exchange between the body and the outside environment refers to what type of respiration
  2. 3. this part of the respiratory tract, commonly referred to as the “windpipe” connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs
  3. 4. COPD is an example of a RD, also known as what sort of disease?
  4. 5. someone having a heart attack might experience this condition in which pain is felt in the chest
  5. 6. a procedure in which an incision is made in the trachea in order to form and opening or “mouth” in the trachea
  6. 8. the medical prefix meaning rapid
  7. 9. NMT stands for ___________ mist treatment
  8. 12. study of the lungs and respiratory tract
  9. 14. a procedure in which the adenoids are surgically removed
  10. 16. pertaining to area surrounding the tonsils
  11. 18. this disease is caused by long term exposure to coal dust and is commonly referred to as “black lung”
  12. 19. this term refers to pus in a body cavity, specifically in the pleural cavity of the lungs
  13. 21. commonly known as “whooping cough” this infectious disease can be prevented with the DPT vaccine.
  14. 23. aerohydrotherapy refers to therapy that uses water and what other element?
  15. 24. this condition causes hoarseness or a raspy voice and involves inflammation of the “voice-box”
  16. 25. an asthmatic person might use an inhaler in order to facilitate this action in which the bronchi become dilated, allowing for the passage of air into the lungs
  17. 26. this condition produces inflammation and infection of the alveoli
  18. 28. someone with lung cancer might have to undergo this procedure in which all or part of a lung is removed
  19. 29. this term refers to a condition in which lung tissues collapse or incompletely expand, inhibiting respiratory exchange
  20. 30. a runny nose or discharge from the nose
  21. 35. this term refers to inflammation of nasal passages along with rhinorrhea
  22. 37. an infection of the lungs resulting in inflammation, also known as a pneumonia, might cause this condition in which pus accumulates in the chest (pleural) cavity
  23. 39. this part of the respiratory tract, commonly referred to as the “throat” is situated between the mouth and the esophagus
  24. 40. the medical term for “voice box”
  25. 41. temporary cessation of breathing
  26. 43. the abbreviation for this life sustaining element is O2