Across
- 1. an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue
- 4. inflammation of the epiglottis
- 7. to inhale something, especially a liquid, into the lungs
- 9. inflammation of the pleura
- 10. a method used to diagnose tuberculosis
- 11. of or relating to bacteria that are not decolorized by an acidic alcohol solution after they have been stained
- 15. viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
- 19. any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow
- 21. chronic inflammatory disease of the airways
- 22. a slender tubular instrument with a small light on the end for inspection of the interior of the bronchi
- 24. shortness of breath
Down
- 2. the collapse of all or part of the lung
- 3. an involuntary muscular contraction of the laryngeal cords
- 5. blockage in one or more arteries in your lungs
- 6. protrusion of abdominal parts into the chest through a weakness in the diaphragm
- 8. inability to produce vocal sounds
- 9. an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
- 12. an abnormal buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs which leads to shortness of breath
- 13. an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
- 14. pain in the chest
- 16. a nosebleed, especially one bleeding profusely
- 17. infection that develops in a patient during hospitalization
- 18. surgical puncture and drainage of the thoracic cavity
- 20. acute hemorrhage from the nostril
- 23. an instrument that measures the amount of oxygen in something, especially in blood