Respiratory System

cessation of breathing

wheezing resulting from obstruction of the bronchi or spasm of smooth muscle

collapse of a lung

abnormally slow rate of breathing

chronic dilation of one or more bronchi

inflammation of the bronchi

process in which liquid or solid replacement of lung parenchyma as exudates from an inflammatory condition is amassed

discrete, noncontinous sound resembling fine crackling heard through a stethoscope

dry, crackling sound

difficult or labored respiration

condition involving entrapment of air within tissue

palpable vibration

increased depth of respiration

increase in rate and depth of respiration

space between two ribs

dyspnea that begins or increases when one lies down

tissue of an organ as distinguished from supporting or connective tissue

sudden onset of dyspnea after a period of lying down

technique used to evaluate size, borders, and consistency of certain internal organs and determine presence of air or fluid

fluid of any kind in the pleutal cavity

pleural inflammation accompanied by pain

wheezing or snoring sounds produced by airflow across a partially constricted air passage

rapid respiratory rate

high-pitched musical rhonchi