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DOE
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This symptom means that a patient has difficulty breating and becomes short of breath when exercising
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PND
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Patients with congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema experience this symptom when they recline in bed
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VATS
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Visual examination of the chest via endoscope and a video monitor
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CPR
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3 basic steps: Airway, Breathing, Cirulation
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NSCLC
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Adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are types
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ARDS
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A group of symptoms resulting in acute respiratory failure
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COPD
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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples
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PFT's
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A spirometer is used for these respiratory tests
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PPD
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Substance used in teh test for tuberculosis
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DPT
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Injection in infant to provide immunity
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CPAP
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with nasal CPAP, positive pressure (air coming from a compressor) opens the oropharynx and nasopharynx, preventing obstructive sleep apnea
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obstructive lung disease
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chronic bronchitis and asthma are examples of
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palliative
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Doctor's realized that they could not cure Jean's adenocarcinoma of the lung. They used _______ maesures to relieve her uncomfortable symptoms.
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rhonchi
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Dr. Smith heard loud _______ when he auscultated Kate's chest. Her bronchial tubes were obstructed with thick mucous secretions.
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restrictive lung disease
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Myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy are examples of neuromuscular conditions that produce _______ .
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