Med Terms Chapter 9: Diagnostic Terms Part 2

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pneumoconiosis

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chronic restrictive pulmonary disease resulting from prolonged inhalation of fine dusts such as coal, asbestos (asbestosis), or silicone (silicosis) (conio = dust)

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pneumonia

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inflammation in the lung caused by infection from bacteria viruses, fungi, or parasites, or resulting from aspiration of chemicals

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pneumocystis pneumonia

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pneumonia caused by the Pneumocystis carinii organism, a common opportunistic infection seen in those with positive HIV

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pneumothorax

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air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall

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pneumohemothorax

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air and blood in the pleural cavity

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pneumonitis

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inflammation of the lung often caused by hypersensitivity to chemicals or dusts

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pulmonary embolism (PE)

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occlusion in the pulmonary circulation, most often caused by a blood clot

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pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)

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disease caused by the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs characterized by the formation of tubercles, inflammation, and necrotizing caseous lesions (caseous necrosis)

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sinusitis

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inflammation of the sinuses

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sleep apnea

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periods of breathing cessation (10 seconds or more) that occur during sleep, often causing snoring

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tonsillitis

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acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract involving the nasal passages, pharynx, and bronchi