Across
- 3. chronic inflammation of the lungs characterized by an abnormal increase in the air spaces near the bronchioles; causes an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the lungs
- 4. inflammation of the sinuses
- 5. an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation; caused by a virus, bacterium, fungus, or—in rare cases—parasites
- 6. disease of the lungs characterized by recurring episodes of airway inflammation causing bronchospasms and increased mucus production
- 9. a long-lasting respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs become obstructed due to inflammation of the bronchi and excessive mucus production
- 10. a viral infection that affects the respiratory system; the flu
- 13. inflammation of the tonsils
Down
- 1. excessive ventilation that leads to abnormal expulsion of carbon dioxide
- 2. a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- 7. a temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a cough that may produce mucus
- 8. spasmodic contractions of the bronchial muscles that constrict the airways in the lungs during an asthma attack
- 11. inflammation of the larynx, or voice box
- 12. inflammation of the pharynx, or throat
