Respiratory System

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Across
  1. 1. High-pitched whistling breath sounds
  2. 7. Procedure where oxygen is administered to a patient to relieve or prevent hypoxia
  3. 9. Lower respiratory disorder
  4. 11. Patients with acute asthma exacerbations are given THESE systemically for rapid effectiveness
  5. 15. Inflammatory disorder of the airway walls associated with varying amount of airway obstruction
  6. 16. Respiration organ
  7. 18. Increase in respiratory rate, resulting in excess amounts of carbon dioxide elimination
  8. 20. Prevents a histamine response
  9. 25. Loosen bronchial secretions
  10. 27. Sudden audible expulsion of air
  11. 28. Beta-adrenergic drug for asthma
Down
  1. 2. Decreased arterial oxygen level in the blood
  2. 3. Stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors, producing vascular constriction
  3. 4. Lung disease caused by cigarette smoking
  4. 5. Abnormal high-pitched musical breath sounds
  5. 6. Brief popping lung sounds
  6. 8. Drugs used to treat COPD and asthma
  7. 10. Sensation of breathlessness as perceived by the patient
  8. 12. Most prevalent upper respiratory infection
  9. 13. Inflammation of the mucous lining in the nose
  10. 14. Medical device used to deliver medication into the lungs by puffing
  11. 15. Suppresses the cough reflex
  12. 17. Also known as bronchoconstriction
  13. 19. Changes medication from liquid to mist to be inhaled
  14. 21. Inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the sinuses
  15. 22. Act to liquify and loosen thick mucous secretions
  16. 23. Bloody sputum
  17. 24. Transport of oxygen from outside to cells within tissues
  18. 26. Coarse rattling respiratory sound