Respiratory System

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  1. 3. Absence or deficiency of oxygen in the tissues
  2. 7. Relieve or suppress coughing
  3. 9. Microbial test used to identify disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract, especially those that cause pneumonias
  4. 11. Excessive acidity of body fluids, commonly associated with pulmonary insufficiency and the subsequent retention of carbon dioxide
  5. 12. Temporary loss of breathing
  6. 13. Reduce the thickness or viscosity of sputum
  7. 15. Nosebleed
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  1. 1. Severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly between the ages of 2 and 12
  2. 2. Visual examination of the inside of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury, or other abnormalities
  3. 4. Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound
  4. 5. Enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes
  5. 6. Measurement of the amount of salt in sweat
  6. 8. Decrease mucous membrane swelling to alleviate nasal stuffiness
  7. 10. Test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci
  8. 14. Ease with which lung tissue can be stretched