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23 Cards in this Set
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Emphysema
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Abnormal condition of the pulmonary system characterized by distension & destructive changes of the alveoli
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Pleural effusion
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space
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Respiratory Capacity
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the greatest amount of air that can be forced from the lungs after maximum inhalation
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Lungs
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To contain all the components of bronchial tree beyond the primary bronchi, occupies most of the space in the thoracic cavity (LOWER)
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Bronchial Tree
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After the bronchi enter the lungs, they branch several times into smaller & smaller passages to form the bronchial tree
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Bronchiolitis
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Viral inflammation of the bronchioles, more common in children under 18yrs.
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Trachea
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commonly know as windpipe tube extends from larynx where it divides into right & left bronchi (LOWER)
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Cystic Fibrosis
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an inherited disorder (recessive gene) affecting the exocrine glands particularly the mucous glands of the lungs. Causes COPD
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Asthma
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Respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea
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Sinusitis
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inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinues
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Influenza
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Known as the flu. Acute infections disease of the respiratory tract caused by a virus
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Process of Respiration
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1. Ventilation
2. External respiration 3. Transport gases 4. Internal respiration 5. Cell respiration |
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Chronic Bronchitis
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is associated with constant irritation in the airways & frequent infections, leading to fibrosis
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Pharynx
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Commonly called the throat. Base of skull to the level of 6th vertebra (UPPER)
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SARS
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an acute respiratory infection caused by a coronavirus usually resulting in pneumonia
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Pneumonia
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inflammation of the lungs caused by a variety of pathogens
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Pulmonary Edema
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Accumulation of fluid in the lung tissue. Often present in CHF. Its caused by the inability of heart to pump blood
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Pleural Cavity
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Space between the visceral & the parietal pleurae
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Atelectasis
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Collapse of lung tissue or entire lung
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Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
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Sudden inability of the repiratory system to provide oxygen & or remove oxygen from blood
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Pulmonary Embolus
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A clot or mass of other material that obstructs the pulmonary artery or branch of it, block blood flow through lung tissue
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Larynx
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Commonly known as the voicebox. Passageway for air between the pharynx & trachea
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Croup
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Acute viral infection of early childhood, marked by stridor caused by spasms of the larynx, trachea, & bronchi
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