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- 1. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be treated with a machine that generates continuous ______ airway pressure.
- 7. ARDS is characterized by an abnormally low level of oxygen, also known as _________.
- 10. a chondroma is a tumor (or tumor like growth) of what type of tissue?
- 11. nasal congestion may cause this condition in which the sense of smell is lost or impaired
- 13. the medical prefix meaning slow
- 15. this condition has two forms, an acute form and a classic form, both are potentially life threatening respiratory infections in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed.
- 17. This condition is an example of an acute respiratory syndrome that often occurs in children and infants. Symptoms include a barking cough and stridor.
- 18. this term refers to the surgical puncture of a lung for the removal of fluid or aspiration
- 20. this term refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin
- 22. medical suffix meaning “oxygen”
- 27. pertaining to the sites of gas exchange in lungs, also known as the “alveoli”
- 28. a condition in which the pharynx has lost muscle function
- 31. cystic fibrosis (CF) is a ______ disease of exocrine glands in which excess mucus doesn’t drain properly, resulting in obstruction of various passageways in the body.
- 32. an asthmatic patient might have this problem in which inflammation of the bronchioles blocks the passage of air to the lungs
- 33. nasogastric intubation involves the insertion of a tube through the nose all the way down into what organ?
- 34. pleural _____ refers to a condition in which fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity and may be treated with a thoracentesis.
- 36. chewing gum, smoking, drinking carbonated beverages or eating too fast may cause this condition in which excessive air is swallowed
- 38. the medical term for a nosebleed
- 39. If you’re experiencing respiratory distress your doctor may order a ______ function test
- 42. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive _______ Disease
- 44. pertaining to the nose
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- 2. gas exchange between the body and the outside environment refers to what type of respiration
- 3. this part of the respiratory tract, commonly referred to as the “windpipe” connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs
- 4. COPD is an example of a RD, also known as what sort of disease?
- 5. someone having a heart attack might experience this condition in which pain is felt in the chest
- 6. a procedure in which an incision is made in the trachea in order to form and opening or “mouth” in the trachea
- 8. the medical prefix meaning rapid
- 9. NMT stands for ___________ mist treatment
- 12. study of the lungs and respiratory tract
- 14. a procedure in which the adenoids are surgically removed
- 16. pertaining to area surrounding the tonsils
- 18. this disease is caused by long term exposure to coal dust and is commonly referred to as “black lung”
- 19. this term refers to pus in a body cavity, specifically in the pleural cavity of the lungs
- 21. commonly known as “whooping cough” this infectious disease can be prevented with the DPT vaccine.
- 23. aerohydrotherapy refers to therapy that uses water and what other element?
- 24. this condition causes hoarseness or a raspy voice and involves inflammation of the “voice-box”
- 25. an asthmatic person might use an inhaler in order to facilitate this action in which the bronchi become dilated, allowing for the passage of air into the lungs
- 26. this condition produces inflammation and infection of the alveoli
- 28. someone with lung cancer might have to undergo this procedure in which all or part of a lung is removed
- 29. this term refers to a condition in which lung tissues collapse or incompletely expand, inhibiting respiratory exchange
- 30. a runny nose or discharge from the nose
- 35. this term refers to inflammation of nasal passages along with rhinorrhea
- 37. an infection of the lungs resulting in inflammation, also known as a pneumonia, might cause this condition in which pus accumulates in the chest (pleural) cavity
- 39. this part of the respiratory tract, commonly referred to as the “throat” is situated between the mouth and the esophagus
- 40. the medical term for “voice box”
- 41. temporary cessation of breathing
- 43. the abbreviation for this life sustaining element is O2