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laryng/o
larynx (voice box)
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trache/o
trachea (windpipe)
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alveol/o
alveolus; air sac
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anthrac/o
coal, coal dust
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atel/o
incomplete; imperfect
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-capnia
carbon dioxide (CO2)
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dys-
bad, painful, difficult
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acidosis
excessive acidity of body fluid
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apnea
temporary loss of breathing
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asphyxia
condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
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atelectasis
collapsed or airless state of lung
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cheyne- stokes respiration
repeated breathing pattern
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coryza
acute inflammation of membranes of nose (head cold)
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crackle
abnormal respiratory sound
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croup
inflammation of larynx, trachea, bronchial passages and sometimes lungs
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deviated nasal septum
displacement of cartilage dividing nostrils
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epiglottis
life threatening infections that occurs mostly children age 2-12
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epistaxis
nasal hemorrhage (nose bleed)
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hypoxemia
oxygen deficiency in arterial blood
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hypoxia
oxygen deficiency in body tissue
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pertussis
cough with "whoop" sound (whooping cough)
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pleurisy
inflammation of pleural membrane, with stabbing pain intensified by coughing or deep breathing
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pulmonary edema
accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli - caused by heart failure
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pulmonary embolism
blockage in artery of lungs caused by mass of undissolved matter
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rhonchus
abnormal breathing sound
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stridor
high pitched breath sound caused by spasm or swelling of larynx
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sudden infant death syndrome
unexpected death of healthy infant under age of 12 months (crib death)
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wheeze
whistling or sighing sound resulted from narrowing of lumen
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aerosol therapy
mist form directly to lungs or air passages
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antral lavage
washing or irrigating of paranasal sinuses
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oximetry
monitors percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen
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polysomnography
test of sleep cycles and stages
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postural drainage
positioning patient so gravity drains secretions
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pulmonary function tests
tests used to evaluate respiratory function
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spirometry
measures breathing capacity of lungs
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endotracheal intubation
plastic tube inserted into trachea to maintain open airway
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pleurectomy
excision of part of pleura
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pneumectomy
excision of lung or portion of lung
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septoplasty
surgical repair of deviated nasal septum
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thoracentesis
surgical puncture and drainage of pleural cavity
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tracheostomy
mouthlike opening in neck where breathing tube may be inserted
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arterial blood gas (ABG)
measures dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood
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sweat test
measures amount of salt
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throat culture
identifies pathogens
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antibiotics
destroy or inhibit growth of bacteria
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antitussives
relieve or suppress coughing
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bronchodilators
stimulate bronchial muscles to relax, expands airways
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corticosteroids
blocks substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions
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decongestants
constrict blood vessels of nasal passages which shrinks swollen tissues
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expectorants
liquefy respiration secretions
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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NMT
nebulized mist treatment
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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