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asthma
panting; obstructive pulmonary disease caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of their mucous membrane, characterized by paroxysmal attacks of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough
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atelectasis
collapse of lung tissue
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bronchiectasis
abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchogenic carcinoma
lung cancer
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bronchospasm
constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle
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emphysema
obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by overexpansion of the alveoli with air, with destructive changes in their walls resulting in loss of lung elasticity and gas exchange
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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cystic fibrosis
inherited condition of exocrine gland malfunction causing secretion of abnormally thick, viscous (sticky) mucus that obstructs passageways within the body, commonly affecting the lungs and digestive tract; mucus that obstructs the airways leads to infection, inflammation, and lung tissue damage
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)/croup
inflammation of the upper airways with swelling that creates a funnel-shaped elongation of tissue causing a distinct "seal bark" cough
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laryngospasm
spasm of laryngeal muscles causing constriction
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nasal polyposis
presence of numerous polyps in the nose (a polyp is a tumor on a stalk)
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pleural effusion
accumulation of fluid within the pleural cavity
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empyema/pyothorax
accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
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hemothorax
accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
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pleuritis/pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura
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pneumoconiosis
chronic restrictive pulmonary disease resulting from prolonged inhalation of fine dusts such as coal, abestos or silicone
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pneumonia
inflammation in the lung caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, or resulting from aspiration of chemicals
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pneumocystis pneumonia
pneumonia caused by the pneumocystis carinii organism - a common opportunistic infection seen in those with positive human immunodeficiency virus
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pneumothorax
air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall
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pneumohemothorax
air in the blood in th pleural cavity
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pneumonitis
inflammation of the lung often caused by hypersensitivity to chemicals or dusts
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pulmonary embolism (PE)
occlusion in the pulmonary circulation, most often caused by a blood clot
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pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)
disease caused by the presence of mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs characterized by the formation of tubercles, inflammation, and necrotizing caseous legions
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sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
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sleep apnea
periods of breathing cessation that occur during sleep, often causing snoring
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tonsillitis
acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils
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upper respiratory infections (URI)
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract involving the nasal passages, pharynx, and bronchi
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