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Bronchoconstriction |
Construction, or blockage, of the bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs |
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Continuous positive airway pressure CPAP |
A form of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation consisting of a mask and means of blowing oxygen or air into the mask to provide airway collapse or help alleviate difficulty breathing |
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Expiration |
A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and force air from the lungs |
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Inhalation |
Another term for inspiration |
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Inspiration |
An active process in which the intercoastal muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs |
The muscle between the ribs, in the chest area |
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Intercostal muscles |
The muscle between the ribs, the chest area |
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