Module 4/chapter 25/respiratory System/pathology Of The Respiratory System

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anoxia

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Absence of oxygen

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aphonia

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Loss of the ability to produce normal speech sounds

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apnea

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Absense of spontaneous respiration

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asphyxiation

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Interruption of breathing that may result in loss of consciousness or death

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asthma

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Bronchial airway obstruction

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atelectasis

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Incomplete expansion of a lung; collapsed lung.

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bradypnea

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Slow rate of respiration (less than 10 breaths per minute)

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

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Croup

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Acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness and a barking cough.

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Cyanosis

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Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen.

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Inherited disease of the exocrine glands leading to airway obstruction

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Dysphonia

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Hoarseness

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Dyspnea

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Difficult breathing

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Emphysema

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Progressive loss of lung function caused by enlargement of the alveoli. As they enlarge, the alveoli become less elastic, lose their ability to expel air and eventually rupture. Breathing becomes increasingly rapid, shallow and difficult.

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Empyema

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Also known as pyothorax. Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Eupnea

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Normal breathing

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Hemoptysis

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Spitting blood, originating from bronchi or lungs.

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Hemothorax

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Blood in the pleural cavity

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Hyperpnea

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Abnormal increase in the depth and rate of respiratory movements.

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Hyperventilation

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Rapid deep breathing, resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide

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Hypopnea

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Decreased rate and depth of breathing

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Influenza

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Flu. Acute contagious viral respiratory infection

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the voice box (larynx)

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Laryngospasm

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Sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx (voice box)

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Orthopnea

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Labored breathing when lying down, relieved in upright position

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough, acute infectious disease

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the throat (sore throat)

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Phlegm

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Thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passage. When ejected through the mouth it is called sputum

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Sputum

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Phlegm that is ejected through the mouth

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Pleural effusion

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Fluid into the pleural cavity between the visceral and parietal pleura

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of the pleura (pleuritis)

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Pneumoconiosis

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Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs after years of environmental or occupational contact.

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anthracosis

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Pneumoconiosis-abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs after years of occupational contact.

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asbestosis

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Pneumoconiosis-abnormal condition of asbestos particles in the lungs after years of occupational contact.

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byssinosis

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Pneumoconiosis-abnormal condition of cotton,flax or hemp dust in the lungs after years of environmental or occupational contact

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silicosis

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Pneumoconiosis-abnormal condition of silica dust or glass in the lungs after years of environmental or occupational contact

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Pneumonia

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Acute inflammation of the lungs (alveoli)

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Pulmonary abscess

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Large collection of pus (bacterial infection)in the lungs

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Pulmonary edema

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Accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues.

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Pulmonary embolism

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Obstruction of blood vessel in the lungs by debris

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Rales

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Crackling sounds heard on inspiration (breathing in)

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Rhinorrhea

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Runny discharge from the nose

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Rhonchi

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Wheezing and squeaking sounds heard on auscultation

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Sinusitis

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Inflammation of the sinuses

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Stridor

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High-pitched, harsh sounds heard on inspiration

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Tachypnea

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Abnormally rapid respiration