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18 Cards in this Set
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asthma
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panting; obstructiv epulmonary disease caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of their mucous membrane, characterized by paroxysmal (suddren, periodic) attacks of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough
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atelectasis
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collapse of lung tissue (alveoli). Atele = imperfect
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bronchiectasis
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abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus
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bronchitis
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infmallation of the bronchi
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bronchogenic carcinoma
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lung cancer
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bronchosmasm
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constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the periocronchial smooth muscle
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emphysema
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obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by overexpansion of the alveoli with air, with destructive changes in their walls resulting in loss of lung elasticity and gas exchange (emphysan = to inflate)
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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cystic fibrosis
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inherited condition of exocrine gland malfunction causing secretion of abnormally thick, viscous (sticky) mucus that obstructs passageways within the body, commonly affecting the lungs and digestive tract; mucus that obstructs the airways leads to infection, inflammation, and lung tissue damage
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laryngitis
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inflammation of the larynx
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laryngotracheobronchitis, croup
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inflammation of the upper airways with swelling that creates a funnel-shaped elongation of tissue causing a distinct "seal bark" cough
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laryngospasm
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spasm of laryngeal muscles causing constriction
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nasal polyposis
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presence of numerous polyps in the nose (tumors on stalks)
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pharyngitis
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inflammation of the pharynx
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pleural effusion
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accumulation of fluid within the pleural cavity
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empyema, pyothorax
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accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
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hemothorax
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accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
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pleuritis, pleurisy
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inflammation of the pleura
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