Across
- 2. Which type of lung cancer is the least aggressive and typically has the best prognosis?
- 5. bronchitis Which condition is characterized by periods of airflow obstruction, coughing, and chest tightness, often related to
- 6. What condition is characterized by the permanent dilation of the bronchi and destruction of the bronchial walls?
- 8. Which test measures the amount of air a person can forcefully exhale in one second and is commonly used to diagnose obstructive lung diseases?
- 9. Which condition is characterized by the collapse of one or more lobes of the lung and is often caused by blockage of the bronchi?
- 11. exposure What is the primary cause of mesothelioma, a cancer of the pleura?
- 12. What is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- 13. effusion Which term refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity, causing difficulty in breathing?
- 14. virus What is the most common infectious cause of acute bronchitis?
- 15. What is the term for the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes, often caused by viral infections?
- 16. cell carcinoma What is the most common type of lung cancer associated with smoking?
- 18. pneumonia Which type of pneumonia is often referred to as "walking pneumonia" and is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Down
- 1. What is the term for the surgical removal of part or all of a lung?
- 2. Which condition is characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath?
- 3. What is the term for the chronic scarring of lung tissue, often caused by exposure to occupational or environmental hazards?
- 4. attack What is the term for the sudden, severe constriction of the bronchial tubes, often caused by an allergic reaction?
- 7. Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the connective tissues in the lungs and other organs, causing inflammation and scarring?
- 10. Which fungal infection can cause cavities and nodules in the lungs, often mimicking tuberculosis?
- 12. apnea Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the repeated interruption of breathing during sleep and is often associated with snoring?
- 17. clot from elsewhere in the body What is the primary cause of pulmonary embolism?