Comp Pt

(of a disease or symptom) beginning abruptly with marked intensity or sharpness, then subsiding after a relatively short; opposite of chronic

relieving pain

an exaggerated life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered allergen

any substance that is capable, under appropriate conditions, of inducing a specific immune response and of reacting with the products of that response; that is, with specific antibody or specifically sensitized T-lymphocytes or both. When used to describe an allergic response, these are called allergens

pertaining to a substance or procedure that reduces fever.

hereditary tendency to experience immediate allergic reactions (allergic asthma)

a drug that relaxes contractions of the smooth muscle of the bronchioles to improve ventilation of the lungs

(of a disease or disorder) developing slowly and persisting for a long period, often for the remainder of a person's lifetime; opposite of acute

(contagious) any disease transmitted from one person to another. Direct: from excreta or other bodily discharges. Indirect: from substances or inanimate objects (contaminated drinking glass, water, insects, or toys)

profuse discharge from mucous membrane of the nose

labored or difficult breathing

abnormal accumulation of fluids in the intercellular spaces of tissues causing swelling

increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms

backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus where gastric juices produce a burning sensation

specialized epithelial cell that secretes mucus

any infection associated with a medical or surgical intervention

spitting of blood from lesion in the larynx, treachea, or lower respiratory tract

greater rate and volume of breathing than metabolically necessary for pulmonary gas exchange, which may lead to dizziness and possible syncope

diminished availability of oxygen to the body tissues characterized by tachycardia, hypertension, peripheral vasoconstriction, and mental confusion

a vague uneasy feeling of body weakness, often marking the onset of, and persisting throughout, a disease

constituent of connective tissue; releases substances in response to injury or infection

intermediary substance that effects a change

viscous, slippery secretion of mucous membranes and glands. contains mucin, white blood cells, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells

muscle pain accompanied by malaise

pertaining to, or originating in, a hospital

pneumonia contracted during confinement in a hospital or nursing home

ability to breathe easily only in an upright position

pain in the ears

delicate membrane enclosing the lungs

inflammation of the pleura; may be caused by infection, injury, or tumor, or a complication of lung diseases

collection of air or gas causing the lungs to collapse

condition of abnormally high pressure within the pulmonary circulation

instrument for measuring volume of air entering and leaving the lungs to determine lung function and breathing capacity

abnormally rapid rate of breathing (more than 20 breaths per minute)

direct opening into the trechea through the neck to facilitate breathing or removal of secretions

breathe with difficulty, usually with a whistling sound