Chapter 7 Med Term

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paranasal sinuses

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which are air filled cavities lined with mucous membrane, are located in the bones of the skull

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frontal sinuses

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are located in the frontal bone just above the eyebrows.

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sphenoid sinuses

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which are located in the sphenoid bone behind the eye and under the pituitary gland, are close to the optic nerves, and an infection here can damage vision

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maxillary sinuses

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which are the largest of the paranasal sinuses, are located in the maxillary bones under the eyes.

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ethmoid sinuses

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which are located in the ethmoid bones between the nose and the eyes, are irregularly shaped air cells that are separated from the orbital (eye) cavity by only a thing layer of bone

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nasopharynx

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which is the first division, is posterior to the nasal cavity and continues downward behind the mouth

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oropharynx

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which is the second division, is the portion that is visible when looking into the mouth

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laryngopharnyx

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which is the third division, is also shared by both the respiratory and digestive systems

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larynx

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also known as the voice box, is a triangular chamber located between the pharynx and the trachea

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trachea know the role of the trachea

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is to transport air to and from the lungs. This tube, which is commonly known as the windpipe, is located directly in from of the esophagus

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chronic bronchitis

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is a disease in which the airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to an inhaled irritant, usually cigarette smoke

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upper respiratory infections

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and acute nasopharyngitis are among the terms used to describe the common cold

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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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pertussis

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also known as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough, followed by breathlessness and a noisy inspiration

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tracheorrhagia

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is bleeding from the mucous membranes of the trachea

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bronchiectasis

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is the permanent dilation of the bronchi, caused by chronic infection and inflammation

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bronchorrhea

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is an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi

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pleurisy also known as pleuritic

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is an inflammation of the pleura, the membranes that cover the lungs and line the pleural cavity.

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pleurodynia

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is a sharp pain that occurs when the inflamed membranes rub against each other with each inhalation

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pleural effusion

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is the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

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pulmonary embolism

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is the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by an embolus that has formed in the leg or pelvic region

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pneumonia

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is a serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids

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bronchopneumonia

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is a localized form of pneumonia that often affects the bronchioles

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lobar pneumonia

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affects larger areas of the lungs, often including one or more sections, or lobes, of a lung

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aspiration pneumonia

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can occur when a foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs.

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walking pneumonia also known as mycoplasma pneumonia

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is a milder but longer-lasting form of the disease caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae. patient is often not bedridden

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anthracosis is also known as coal miner's pneumoconiosis or black lung disease

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is caused by coal dust in the lungs

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eupnea

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is easy or normal breathing

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apnea

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is the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration

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cheyne-stokes respiration

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is an irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea

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dyspnea

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also known as shortness of breath

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expectoration

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is the act of coughing up and spitting out saliva, mucus, or other body fluid

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hemoptysis

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is the expectoration of blood or blood-stained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as the result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage

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hypoxia

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is the condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body's tissues and organs; however, it is less severe than anoxia

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hypercapnia

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is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypoxemia

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is the condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood, usually due to respiratory disorders or heart conditions.

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polysomnography

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also known as sleep study

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phlegm

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is thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages

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sputum

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is phlegm ejected through the mouth that can be examined for diagnostic

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diaphragmatic breathing

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also known as abdominal breathing, is a relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety

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cpap machine (continuous positive airway pressure)

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is a noninvasive ventilation device used in the treatment of sleep apnea.

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bipap machine (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure)

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is like a CPAP machine; however, it can be set at a higher pressure for inhaling and a lower pressure for exhaling.

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hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

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involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber that allows air pressure to be raised up to three times higher than normal.

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atelectasis

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the collapse of part or all of a lung by blockage of the air passages or by very shallow breathing