Across
- 2. an abbreviation that stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; it’s a chronic disease that causes progressive airway obstruction that results in breathing-related problems
- 5. Effusion a respiratory condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
- 7. the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity that occurs from a traumatic thoracic injury
- 9. an obstructive condition that causes irreversible destruction of the bronchial walls of the airways of the lungs that results in an accumulation of copious amounts of bronchial secretions
- 11. a chronic, obstructive, and inflammatory respiratory condition characterized by recurring episodes of dyspnea, wheezing, and chest tightness
- 12. a genetic disease that is characterized by abnormally large amounts of thick secretions and pancreatic insufficiency that causes lung infections and difficulty breathing over time
- 14. Edema a condition in which excessive amounts of fluid collects in the alveoli of the lungs that results in dyspnea and impaired gas exchange
- 15. a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and is transmitted by the inhalation of infected droplets in the air
- 16. a condition that causes failure of the right ventricle and often results from pulmonary hypertension
- 17. a disorder characterized by repeated episodes without breathing while asleep that last for at least 10 seconds or longer
- 18. Gravis a chronic neuromuscular disease that leads to descending paralysis and muscular weakness in the face, throat, and respiratory system
Down
- 1. a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the sagittal and coronal planes of the spine
- 3. a viral infection of the upper airway that results in subglottic swelling and an obstruction below the vocal cords
- 4. an infection that causes inflammation in the lungs and results in fluid build-up, fever, cough, and difficulty breathing
- 6. a term that describes any respiratory disorder that causes scarring of the tissues within the lungs
- 8. an obstructive disease that results in increased lung expansion due to air trapping
- 10. a rapid-onset disease characterized by ascending paralysis in which the patient’s autoimmune system attacks and causes inflammation and deterioration of the peripheral nervous system
- 13. Embolism a condition in which there is a blood clot or blockage in the lungs that can be life-threatening