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Across
  1. 3. A granulomatous condition that can affect multiple organs, notably the respiratory system (10 letters).
  2. 6. Microscopic structures where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs (8 letters).
  3. 8. A chronic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of airway obstruction and hyperreactivity (6 letters).
  4. 11. An infectious process leading to the consolidation of lung tissue (9 letters).
  5. 12. A chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers, resulting in fibrosis (9 letters).
  6. 14. An aggressive malignancy associated with asbestos exposure, primarily affecting the pleura (12 letters).
  7. 16. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often associated with excessive mucus production (10 letters).
  8. 18. The double-layered membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the thoracic cavity (6 letters).
  9. 19. A progressive lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation (4 letters).
Down
  1. 1. A type of COPD marked by the irreversible destruction of alveolar walls (9 letters).
  2. 2. A condition defined by insufficient oxygen reaching tissues (7 letters).
  3. 4. The most common type of lung cancer, originating from glandular tissue (14 letters).
  4. 5. A type of pneumoconiosis resulting from the inhalation of fine particles from quartz, leading to progressive lung scarring (8 letters).
  5. 7. Tiny, hair-like structures that propel mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract (5 letters).
  6. 9. A benign tumor composed of an abnormal mixture of tissues, often found in the lung (9 letters).
  7. 10. A life-threatening condition marked by systemic inflammation and potential progression to respiratory failure, often resulting in ARDS (6 letters).
  8. 13. pulmonale: Right ventricular enlargement due to pulmonary hypertension, often resulting from chronic lung disease (12 letters).
  9. 15. A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung (12 letters).
  10. 17. 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 (7 letters).