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What is the definition of apnea?
What is aspiration?
The act of drawing in or out by suction using a device such as a syringe or needle.
What is atelectasis?
Partial collapse of a segment of alveolus.
What does bronchiectasis refer to?
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What is croup?
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What does cyanosis signify?
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What is cystic fibrosis?
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What is dyspnea?
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What is emphysema?
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What does epistaxis mean?
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What is eupnea?
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What is hemoptysis?
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What does hypernea mean?
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What is hypoxia?
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What does laryngeal pertain to?
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What is laryngitis?
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What is a laryngoscope?
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What is pertussis?
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What does pharyngitis refer to?
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What is pneumonia?
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What is pneumothorax?
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What does pyothorax refer to?
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What is respiration?
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What is rhinoplasty?
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What is rhinorrhea?
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What does rhonchus refer to?
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What is stridor?
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What does tachypnea mean?
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Study Notes
Respiratory Conditions and Terminology
- Apnea: A temporary cessation of breathing; sleep apnea occurs when this lasts over 10 seconds and happens 30 times or more within 7 hours.
- Aspiration: The act of pulling in substances (food or liquid) into the respiratory system via suction.
- Atelectasis: Partial collapse of alveolus, reducing surface area for gas exchange; signifies imperfect lung dilation.
- Bronchiectasis: Chronic dilation of bronchus, often leading to infection, primarily affecting the lung's lower regions.
- Croup: An acute respiratory disease marked by laryngeal obstruction, presenting with a barking cough, dyspnea, and stridor.
- Cyanosis: A condition where skin, nails, or mucous membranes exhibit a bluish or grayish tint due to oxygen deficiency in the blood.
- Cystic Fibrosis: An inherited disorder causing progressive disability and early mortality; characterized by pancreatic cysts and scarring.
- Dyspnea: Difficulty in breathing, can arise from various respiratory issues.
- Emphysema: A chronic pulmonary disease where alveolar damage leads to difficulty in exhaling; primarily results from smoking.
- Epistaxis: Commonly referred to as a nosebleed, caused by the rupture of blood vessels in the nasal mucous membrane.
- Eupnea: Normal, healthy breathing patterns.
- Hemoptysis: The act of coughing up blood, indicating potential underlying health issues.
- Hypernea: Excessive breathing rate, which can occur during physical exertion or in response to other stimuli.
- Hypoxia: A state of insufficient oxygen levels in the inspired air, crucial for respiratory function.
- Laryngeal: Pertaining to the larynx, fundamental in sound production and breathing.
- Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx, often causing voice changes and discomfort.
- Laryngoscope: A tool for visual examination of the larynx; the process is known as laryngoscopy.
- Laryngoscopy: An examination procedure performed using a laryngoscope.
- Pertussis: Also called whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis; characterized by severe coughing fits followed by whooping sound.
- Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx, often resulting in sore throat.
- Pneumonia: Lung inflammation resulting from infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or irritants.
- Pneumonitis: General term for lung inflammation from various causes, including infections and allergens.
- Pneumothorax: A condition where air accumulates between the chest wall and lungs, leading to lung collapse; can occur spontaneously or due to trauma.
- Pyothorax: Presence of pus in the thoracic cavity, often due to infections.
- Respiration: The biological process that supplies oxygen to cells and removes carbon dioxide.
- Rhinoplasty: Surgical procedure for correcting or improving the form of the nose.
- Rhinorrhea: Nasal discharge, commonly associated with allergies or infections.
- Rhinovirus: A subtype of viruses responsible for causing the common cold.
- Rhonchus: A rattling sound heard in the throat or bronchial tubes due to partial obstruction.
- Stridor: A high-pitched sound during breathing indicating a possible obstruction in the airways.
- Tachypnea: An increased respiration rate, often seen in stress or medical conditions.
- Thoracocentesis: Surgical intervention to remove fluid from the chest cavity, essential for treating pleural conditions.
- Thoracoplasty: Surgical repair procedure aimed at the thoracic wall.
- Thoracotomy: A surgical incision made into the chest wall, allowing access to the organs within the thoracic cavity.
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