Medterm Ch3 Diseases/conditions 2

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Stridor

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High pitched, musical breathing sound made on inspiration and caused by obstruction in the pharynx or larynx

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Wheezes

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Continuous high pitched whistling sounds usually heard during expiration and caused by narrowing of air way

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Anoxia

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Total absence of oxygen in body tissue

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Atelectasis

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Collapse of lung tissue, preventing respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Coryza

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Acute inflammation of nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge; cold

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Croup

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Acute respiratory syndrome that occurs primarily in children and infants and is characterized by laryngeal obstruction and spasm, barking cough

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Cystic fibrosis

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Genetic disease of exocrine glands characterized by excessive secretions of thick mucus that do not drain normally, causing obstructed passageways

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Meaning of: cyst

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Bladder

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Meaning of: fibr

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Fiber, fibrous tissue

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Empyema

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Pus is a body cavity, especially in pleural cavity

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Epiglottitis

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In the acute form, a severe, life threatening infection of the epiglottis and surrounding are arhat occurs most commonly in children 2-12 with sudden onset of fever, dysphagia, inspiratory stridor, severe respiratory distress

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Epistaxis

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Hemorrhage from the nose; nosebleed

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Hypoxemia

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Deficiency of oxygen in blood, usually sign of respiratory impairment; low blood oxygen

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Meaning of: ox

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Oxygen

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Hypoxia

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Deficiency of oxygen in body tissues, usually sign of respiratory impairment

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Influenza

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Acute, contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, muscle pain

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Lung cancer

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Pulmonary malignancy commonly attributed to cigarette smoking

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Pertussis

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Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough with a sound like whoop; whooping cough

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Pleural effusion

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Abnormal presence of fluid in the pleural cavity

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Pneumothorax

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Collection of air in the pleural cavity, causing the complete or partial collapse of a lung

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Meaning of: -thorax

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Chest

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SIDS

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Completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well, or virtually well infant; crib death

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Arterial blood gas ABG

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Measurement of the oxygen and carbon dioxide content of arterial blood by various methods

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Meaning of: arteri

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Artery

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Bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the interior bronchi using a bronchoscope, a flexible fiber optic instrument with a light which can be inserted through nose or mouth

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Polysomnography PSG

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Test that diagnosis sleep disorders by recording eye and muscle movements, respiration, EEG patterns

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Meaning of: somn/o

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Sleep

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Pulmonary function tests PFTs

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Group of tests that measure the capacity of the lungs and the volume of air during inhalation and expectation

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Meaning of: spir/o

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Breathe

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Meaning of: -metry

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Act of measuring

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Endotracheal intubation

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Insertion of an endotracheal tube through the mouth or nose into the trachea just above bronchi to provide air, oxygen, medication, anesthesia

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Postural drainage

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Use of body positioning to assist in removal of secretions from specific lobes of the lung, bronchi, lunch cavities

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Bronchodilators

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Increase airflow by dilating constricted airways through relaxation of smooth muscles that surround bronchioles

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Corticosteroids

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Decrease inflammation in the airways, reducing swelling and mucus production

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Nebulized mist treatment

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Produce a fine spray to deliver medication directly into lungs