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- 4. inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath.
- 6. paralysis of the larynx.
- 9. the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane.
- 11. a medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.
- 13. an inflammation of the larynx.
- 15. transports air from the trachea into the lungs.
- 17. makes speech possible.
- 19. closes off the trachea during swallowing.
- 21. a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.
- 24. transports air back and forth between the pharynx and the bronchi.
- 27. the surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity.
- 30. fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs that usually develops after prolonged environmental or occupational contact.
- 31. the absence of oxygen from the body's gases, blood, or tissues.
- 33. an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute.
- 34. an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.
- 39. the cavity located between the lungs.
- 40. the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function.
- 42. a condition of having below-normal oxygen level in the blood.
- 43. the inflammation of the sinuses.
- 45. the accumulation of air in the pleural space causing a pressure imbalance that prevents the lung from fully expanding or can cause it to collapse.
- 46. a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
- 47. shallow or slow respiration.
- 48. the surgical creation of an opening into the chest cavity.
- 49. the absence of spontaneous respiration.
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- 1. a bleeding from the nose that is usually caused by an injury, excessive use of blood thinners, or bleeding disorders.
- 2. an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.
- 3. an abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute.
- 5. a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.
- 7. air sacs that exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood.
- 8. is coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as a result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage.
- 9. a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough, followed by breathlessness, and a noisy inspiration.
- 10. an external monitor placed on the patient's finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
- 12. an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
- 14. an inflammation of the pharynx.
- 16. bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body.
- 18. the creation of a stoma into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate the passage of air or the removal of secretions.
- 20. a collection of blood in the pleural cavity.
- 22. produce mucus for the nasal cavities, make bones of the skull lighter, aid in sound production.
- 23. an infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; however it can affect other parts of the body.
- 25. the progressive loss of lung function that is characterized by a decrease in the total number of alveoli, the enlargement of the remaining alveoli, and the progressive destruction of the walls of the remaining alveoli.
- 26. a disease caused by coal dust in the lungs.
- 28. the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.
- 29. exchanges air during inhaling and exhaling; warms, moisturizes, and filters inhaled air.
- 32. pain in the pleura that occurs in relation to breathing movements.
- 35. breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest.
- 36. pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a vapor, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouth piece.
- 37. usually an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage.
- 38. the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood.
- 41. any change in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice during puberty.
- 44. transports air back and forth between the nose and the trachea.