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19 Cards in this Set
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Apnea
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Temporary cessation of breathing
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Cyanosis
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A dark blue condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by oxygen deficiency
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Dyspnea
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Difficulty in breathing
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Laryngitis
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Inflammation of the Larynx
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Rhinoplasty
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Surgical repair of the nose
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Spirometer
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An instrument used to measure the volume of respired air
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Cystic fibrosis
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An inherited disease that affects the pancreas, respiratory system and sweat glands. The etiology is unkown, and the prognosis is generally poor
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Epistaxis
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Nosebleed
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Respirator
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A type of machine used for prolonged artificial respiration
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Sputum
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Substance coughed up from the lungs; may be watery, thick, purulent, clear, or bloody and may contain microorganisms
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Bronchitis
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Inflammation of the bronchi
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Sinusitis
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Inflammation of the sinus
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Tonsillectomy
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Surgical excision of the tonsils
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Croup
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A respiratory disease characterized by a "Barking" cough, dyspenea, hoarseness, and laryngeal spasm
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Emphysema
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A chronic pulmonary diseas which the bronchioles become obstructed with mucus
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Pertussis
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An acute infectious disease charactized by coryza, an explosive paroxysmal cough ending in a crowing or whooping sound also called whooping cough
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Expectorants
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Promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract
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Decongestants
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Used for temporary relief of nasal congestion assiciated with the common cold
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Rhinoscopy
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Visual examination of the nasal passages
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