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adenoidectomy
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excision of adenoids
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lobectomy
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removal of a lobe of a lung
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nasal polypectomy
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removal of a nasal polyp
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pneumonectomy
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removal of an entire lung
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thoracentesis
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puncture for aspiration of the chest
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thoracoplasty
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repair of the chest involving fixation of the ribs
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thoracoscopy
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endoscopic examination of the pleural cavity using a thoracoscope
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thoracostomy
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creation of an opening in the chest, usually to insert a tube
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thoracotomy
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incision into chest
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tonsillectomy
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excition of palatine tonsils
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tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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excision of tonsils and adenoids
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tracheostomy
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creation of an opening in the trahea, to insert a tube
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tracheotomy
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incision into the trachea
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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a method of artificial respiration and chest compressions to move oxygenated blood to vital body organs when breathing and the heart have stopped
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continuous positive airway pressure
CPAP |
a device that pumps a constant pressurized flow of air through the nasal passages
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endotracheal intubation
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passage of a tube into the trachea via the nose or mouth to open the airway for delivering gas mixtures to the lungs
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incentive spirometry
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a common postoperative breathing therapy using a specially designed spirometer to encourage the patient to inhale and hold an inspiratory volume to exercise the lungs and prevent pulmonary complications
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mechanical ventilation
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mechanical breathing using a ventilator
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antibiotic
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a drug that kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms
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anticoagulant
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a drug that dissolves or prevents thte formation of, thrombi or emboli in the blood vessels
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antihistamine
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a drug that neutralizes or inhibits the effects of histamine
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histamine
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a compound in the body that is released by injured cells in allergic reactions, inflammation and so on, causing constriction of bronchial smoot muscle and dilation of blood vessels
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bronchodilator
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a drug that dilates the muscular walls of the bronchi
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expectorant
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a drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing
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