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- 3. A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation.
- 5. Anti-inflammatory medications often used in the management of severe asthma and COPD exacerbations.
- 6. A granulomatous condition that can affect multiple organs, notably the respiratory system.
- 7. A substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing collapse.
- 11. A type of pneumoconiosis resulting from the inhalation of fine particles from quartz, leading to progressive lung scarring.
- 13. A benign tumor composed of an abnormal mixture of tissues, often found in the lung.
- 15. The most common type of lung cancer, originating from glandular tissue.
- 16. A bronchodilator used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD by relaxing airway muscles.
- 17. A type of COPD marked by the irreversible destruction of alveolar walls.
- 18. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often associated with excessive mucus production.
- 21. An aggressive malignancy associated with asbestos exposure, primarily affecting the pleura.
- 22. A condition characterized by the enlargement and curvature of the distal phalanges, often associated with chronic respiratory diseases.
- 23. A progressive lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation.
- 24. A fibrotic lung disease resulting from prolonged exposure to a specific type of mineral, often linked to work at shipyard.
- 25. A protein in connective tissue that maintains lung elasticity; deficiencies can contribute to the development of emphysema.
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- 1. Tiny, hair-like structures that propel mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract.
- 2. Microscopic structures where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs.
- 4. A protein that protects the lungs from damage; deficiencies can lead to emphysema.
- 6. A life-threatening condition marked by systemic inflammation and potential progression to respiratory failure, often resulting from an infectious source.
- 8. A type of membrane that can form during acute inflammation in the lungs, often associated with injury and various pathological processes.
- 9. A chronic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of airway obstruction and hyperreactivity.
- 10. Right ventricular enlargement due to pulmonary hypertension, often resulting from chronic lung disease.
- 12. An infectious process leading to the consolidation of lung tissue.
- 14. A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung.
- 19. This condition is characterized as a critical state in which air accumulates in the pleural space, leading to increased pressure that can collapse the lung and displace mediastinal structures.
- 20. The double-layered membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the thoracic cavity.