Mt Respiratory Diseases/disorders/terms

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adenoiditis

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adenoid gland inflammation

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atelectasis

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collapsed lung, incomplete expansion of a portion of the lung

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchi

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bronchogenic carcinoma

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cancerous tumor of the bronchus

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epiglottis

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inflammation of the epiglottis

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hemothorax

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blood in the pleural space (chest)

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx

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lobar pneumonia

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disease state of the lung whereby one or more lobes of the lung are infected

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nasopharyngitis

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nose and pharynx inflammation

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pansinusitis

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inflammation of all sinuses

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the pharynx

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pleuritis

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pleurisy, inflammation of the pleura

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pneumonia

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disease state of the lung usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi

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pneumonitis

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inflammation of the lung

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pneumothorax

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air in the pleural space which causes collapse of the lung

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pulmonary neoplasm

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new growth within the lung

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pyothorax

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pus in the chest (pleural space)

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rhinitis

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inflammation of the nose (mucous membranes)

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rhinorrhagia or epistaxis

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rapid flow of blood from the nose

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thoracalgia

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chest wall pain

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tonsillitis

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inflammation of the tonsils

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tracheostenosis

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narrowing of the trachea

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acapnia

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absence of carbon dioxide in the blood

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aphonia

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absence of voice

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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bronchospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

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dysphonia

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difficulty speaking

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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hypercapnia

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condition of excess carbon dioxide

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hyperapnea

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excessive breathing

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hypocapnia

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deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypoxemia

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deficiency of oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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deficient oxygen to the tissues

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx

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bronchospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

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dysphonia

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difficulty speaking

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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hypercapnia

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condition of excess carbon dioxide

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hyperapnea

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excessive breathing

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hypocapnia

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deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypoxemia

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deficiency of oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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deficient oxygen to the tissues

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx

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laryngospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the larynx

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mucoid

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resembling mucus

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nasopharyngeal

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pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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orthopnea

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difficulty breathing while lying supine

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pulmonary

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referring to the lungs

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose

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thoracic

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referring to the chest

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asphyxia

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suffocation; deprivation of oxygen for tissue use

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aspirate

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to withdraw fluid or suction. Also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract.

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bronchodilator

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agent causing the bronchi to widen

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cough

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noisy expulsion of air from the lungs

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hiccup

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sudden catching of breath due to spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm

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hyperventilation

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ventilation of the lungs beyond what the body needs

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hypoventilation

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ventilation of the lungs that does not meet the body's gas exchange needs

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mucopurulent

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containing both mucus and pus

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mucus

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slimy fluid secreted by the mucouse membranes

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nosocomial infection

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infection acquired during hospitalization

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paroxysm

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sudden attack

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sputum

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mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchus, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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ventilator

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mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when breathing unassisted is impossible

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adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury

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asthma

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respiratory disease characterized by components of paroxysmal coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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disorders of the respiratory system characterized by obstruction of bronchial flow. Emyphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchospasm, and/or bronchiolitis is generally present.

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cor pulmonale

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cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders such as emphysema

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croup

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condition caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body causing bark-like cough, hoarseness, and/or stridor. Generally only affects children.

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cystic fibrosis (CF)

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condition of excess mucus production of the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms caused by a hereditary disorder of the endocrine glands. Affects 30,000 people in the U.S., median survival age is 33 years.

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deviated septum

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malformation or injury causes one side of the nasal cavity to be smaller than the other

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emphysema

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progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease in the total number of alveoli, the enlargement of the remaining alveoli, and the progressive destruction of their walls.

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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influenza

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viral, highly infectious respiratory disease

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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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absence of breathing while sleeping experienced because of repetitive pharyngeal collapse

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pertussis (whooping cough)

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respiratory disease characterized by an acute crow-like inspiration

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pleural effusion

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escape of fluid into the pleural space resulting in inflammation

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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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blocked circulation in the pulmonary artery caused by foreign matter such as air, blood clot, or fat clot

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tuberculosis (TB)

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acid-fast bacillus infectious disease spread by inhalation of small particles, considered the deadliest infectious disease known to man

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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infection of the pharynx, larynx, or nasal cavity

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respiratory rate

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number of respirations per minute

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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

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group of tests used to measure the capacity of the lungs to hold air and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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phlegm (FLEM)

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thick mucous secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages

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bronchoscopy

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visualization of the bronchus usuing a bronchoscope. May be used in tissue repair and removal of foreign bodies.

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laryngoscopy

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visualization of larynx using a laryngoscope. Used also to assist in tissue repair and foreign object removal.

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spirometry

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records the volume of air inhaled and exhaled and the length of time each breath takes.

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tuberculin skin testing

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screening test to detect tuberculosis. injected in forearm, read in 2-3 days, if positive then do x-ray or sputum testing.

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chest x-ray (CXR)

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an x-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart

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chest computed tomography

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computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back. Used to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusions.

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pulse oximetry

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noninvasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation of the blood

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adenoidectomy

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surgical excision of the adenoids

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septoplasty

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surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum

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functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FSS)

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surgical enlargement of the opening between the nose and sinus that is used to treat chronic sinusitis

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laryngectomy

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surgical removal of the larynx

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laryngoplasty

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surgical repair of the larynx

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endotracheal intubation

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passage of a tube through the nose or mouth to establish an airway

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rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

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septoplasty

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surgical repair of the nasal septum

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tonsillectomy

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excision of the tonsils

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tracheoplasty

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surgical repair of the trachea

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tracheotomy

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generally an emergency procedure in which an incision is made directly into the trachea

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tracheostomy

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creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck and the insertion of a tube to create an airway