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Breathing is easier in an upright position.
Bronchial airway obstruction marked by paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing, and cough.
Collapsed lung.
Collection of pus in the pleural cavity.
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Condition of decreased oxygen in the blood.
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Delivering sharp, short blows to the surface of the chest.
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Difficult breathing.
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Localized area of pus formation in the lungs.
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Material expelled from the lungs.
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Nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue.
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Phren/O means.
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Pulmonary parenchyma.
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Removal of the voice box.
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Space between the lungs in the chest.
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Spitting up blood from the lungs.
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Stridor occurs in an upper respiratory disorder termed.
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The 'P' in DPT stands for.
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Tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe.
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Type of pneumoconiosis.
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Uppermost portion of the lung.
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Study Notes
Respiratory Conditions and Terms
- Orthopnea: Difficulty in breathing while lying flat, improves when upright.
- Asthma: A chronic condition characterized by bronchial obstruction causing episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
- Atelectasis: Refers to a collapsed lung, leading to reduced or absent gas exchange in the affected area.
- Pyothorax: Accumulation of pus within the pleural cavity, often a result of infection.
- Hypoxemia: A medical condition characterized by insufficient oxygen levels in the blood.
Medical Procedures and Terms
- Percussion: A technique involving tapping on the chest to assess underlying structures and detect abnormalities.
- Expectoration: The act of expelling material, such as mucus or phlegm, from the lungs.
- Laryngectomy: Surgical removal of the larynx (voice box), often due to cancer.
- Mediastinum: The central compartment in the thoracic cavity located between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, and other structures.
Anatomical Structures and Functions
- Adenoids: Nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissues crucial for immune response.
- Diaphragm: The muscular structure that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, playing a major role in respiration.
- Pulmonary parenchyma: Consists of alveoli and bronchioles, responsible for gas exchange.
- Bronchi: Large air passages that branch from the windpipe (trachea) into the lungs.
Symptoms and Signs
- Dyspnea: A term for difficult or labored breathing.
- Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, indicating potential serious conditions.
- Croup: A condition marked by a barking cough and stridor, indicating upper airway obstruction commonly seen in children.
- Asbestosis: A specific type of pneumoconiosis resulting from asbestos exposure, leading to lung damage.
Additional Conditions
- Pleural Effusion: Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which may compress lung tissue.
- Epistaxis: Medical term for a nosebleed, often resulting from trauma or other underlying conditions.
- Pneumonitis: Inflammation of lung tissue, which can be caused by various factors including infections and chemicals.
- Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels in the blood.
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