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granuloma
any type of nodular, inflammatory lesion
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status asthmaticus
severe prolonged attack, doesn't respond to treatment
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surfactant
lipoprotein decreases surface tension of alveoli, contributing to their elasticity and making breathing easier (reducing the work of breathing)
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3 sections of -pharynx
naso oro laryngo
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mediastinum
space between right and left lungs (heart, aorta, esophagus, bronchi)
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Respiration: ventilation
inspiration & expiration
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Respiration: external respiration
gas exchange between alveoli and blood in pulmonary capillaries
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Respiration: transport of gases through body
via blood
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Respiration: internal respiration
gas exchange between tissue cells and capillaries
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atel/o
incomplete, imperfect
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COPD is 3 diseases
- chronic bronchitis
- asthma
- emphysema
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bronchodilators
relax smooth muscles and open bronchi
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empyema
pus in the pleural space
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hydrothorax
serum in the pleural space
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hemothorax
blood in the pleural space
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pneumothorax
air in the pleural space
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pyopneumothorax
pus and air mix in the pleural space
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pleural effusion
any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity
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auscultation
listening to chest with stethoscope
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percussion
tapping chest with fingers to determine what's underneath
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PCP
pneumonia complication of AIDS
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compliance
ease that lung tissue can stretch
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coryza
cold (upper respiratory infection)
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pleurisy aka pleuritis
inflammation of pleural membrane. stabbing pain
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pulmonary edema
accumulation of EVF in lung tissues and alveoli, most commonly from heart failure
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pulmonary embolus
mass (blood clot, tissue, air bubbles, bacteria) in the pulmonary arteries or its branches
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postural drainage
positioning a patient so gravity aids drainage from bronchi and lung lobes
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