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| Supplies the blood with oxygen for transportation to the cells in all parts of the body |
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| Consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea |
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| Consists of the Bronchial tree and lungs |
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| a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections |
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| the thin hairs located just inside the nostrils, filter air to remove debris |
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| lines the parts of the respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems |
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| a slippery secretion produced by the mucous membranes that protects and lubricates these tissues. |
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| nerve endings that act as the receptors for the sense of smell |
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| located in the back of the mouth; help protect the body from infection coming from the nose or mouth. |
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| Located behind the nose and the roof of the mouth; help protect the body from infection coming from the nose or mouth |
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| air-filled cavities lined with mucous membrane; located in the bones of the skull |
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| located in the frontal bone just above the eyebrows |
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| located in the sphenoid bone right behind the eye and under the pituitary gland; close to the optic nerves |
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| the largest of the paranasal sinuses; located in the maxillary bones underneath the eyes |
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| located in the ethmoid bones between the nose and the eyes, are irregularly shaped air cells that are separated from the orbital cavity by a thin layer of bone |
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| Throat; receives the air after it passes through the nose or mouth, as well as food. |
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| the first division, posterior to the naval cavity and continues downward to behind the mouth; used only for the transport of air |
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| the second division; the portion that is visible when looking into the mouth |
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| the third division; air, food, and fluids continue down to the openings of the esophagus and the trachea |
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| Voice Box; a triangular chamber located between the pharynx and the trachea |
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| a lid-like structure located at the base of the tongue, swings downward and closes off the laryngopharynx so that food does not enter the trachea and lungs |
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| transports air to and from the lungs; the tube is located directly in front of the esophagus |
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| two large tubes which branch out from the trachea and convey air into the two lungs |
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| the smallest branches of the bronchi |
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| means relating to or affecting the lungs |
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the essential organs of respiration
- Right Lung
- Left Lung |
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| larger and has three lobes: upper, middle, and lower |
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| has only two lobes: upper and lower, because it has to make room for the heart |
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| the middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs. contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, the thymus gland, and lymph nodes |
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| a thin, moist, and slippery membrane that covers the outer surface of the lungs and lines the inner surface of the thoracic cavity |
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| the outer layer of the pleura lines the walls of he thoracic cavity, covers the diaphragm, and forms the sac containing each lung |
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| the inner layer of pleura that covers each lung, attached directly to the lungs |
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| the thin fluid-filled space between the parietal and visceral pleural membranes. |
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| a dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen. the contraction and relaxation of this muscle makes breathing possible |
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| stimulate the diaphragm to cause it to contract |
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| the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide that is essential to life. one respiration consists of one inhalation and one exhalation |
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| the act of taking in air as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward |
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| the act of breathing out as the diaphragm relaxes |
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| the act of bringing air in and out of the lungs from the outside environment and in the process, exchanging O2 for CO2 |
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| Cellular Respiration; the exchange of gases within the cells of the blood and tissues |
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| performs operations on the organs inside the thorax, or chest, including the heart, lungs, and esophagus |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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| a group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it hard to breathe |
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| a disease in which the airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to inhaled irritant |
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| the progressive, long-term loss of lung function usually due to smoking |
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| a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction |
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| the swelling and clogging of the bronchial tubes with mucus |
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| Upper Respiratory Infections |
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| the common cold; any one of 200 different viruses |
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| allergic reaction that causes an increased flow of mucus |
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| an acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cords |
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| an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract. |
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| flu; an acute, highly contagious viral infection characterized by respiratory inflammation, fever, chills, and muscle pain. |
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| Whooping Cough; a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough, followed by breathlessness and a noisy inspiration |
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| the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds |
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| Difficulty in speaking, which may include any impairment in vocal quality |
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| inflammation of the pleura |
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| the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. prevents the lung from fully expanding |
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| empyema of the pleural cavity |
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| refers to a collection of pus in a body cavity |
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| a collection of blood in the pleural cavity |
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| the accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in a pressure imbalance that causes the lungs to fully collapse or partially collapse |
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| Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
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| a lung condition usually caused by trauma, pneumonia, smoke or fumes, inhaled vomit, or sepsis |
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| an infectious disease caused by Myobacterium Tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs but can attack other parts of the body |
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| a serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids |
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| can occur when a foreign substance is inhaled into the lungs |
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| most commonly caused by streptococcus pneumoniae |
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| Community-acquired pneumonia |
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| a type of pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic |
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| Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia |
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| a type of pneumonia acquired during a stay in a hospital when a patient's defenses are impaired |
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| a milder but longer-lasting form of the disease caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma Pneumoniae. the patient is often not bedridden with this type of pneumonia |
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| an oppurtunistic infection caused by the yeast-like fungus Pneumocystis Carinii |
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| can be caused by several different types of viruses, accounts for approximately a third of all pneumonias |
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| Interstitial Lung Disease |
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| refers to a group of almost 200 disorders that can cause inflammation and scarring of the alveoli and their supporting structures |
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| the progressive formation of scar-tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity and increased difficulty in breathing |
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| a life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally think mucus. |
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| Leading cause of cancer-related death in the US; a condition where cancer cells form in the lungs |
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| Cheyne-Stokes Respiration |
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| an irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea. Sometimes occur in comatose patients or those nearing death. |
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| Shortness of Breath; Labored Breathing |
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| an abnormally rapid rate of respiration that is usually related with anxiety; decreases the level of CO2 in the blood ' causing dizziness and tingling in the fingers and toes. |
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| a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep for long-enough periods to cause a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels |
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| the act of coughing up and spitting out saliva, mucus, or other body fluid. |
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| the expectoration of blood or blood-stained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as the result of a pulmonary hemorrhage |
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| Choking; occurs when food or a foreign object partially or completely blocks the airway and prevents air from entering or leaving the lungs |
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| the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get enough oxygen to function |
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| a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood |
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| Respiratory Acidosis;a condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood becomes dangerously low or the level of CO2 becomes dangerously high; serious; Can result from a chronic condition or suddenly |
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| Damage to the lungs in which particles from a fire coat the alveoli and prevent the normal exchanges of gas |
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| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) |
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| the sudden and unexplainable death of an apparently healthy, sleeping infant between the ages of 2 months and 6 months. Cause is unknown but suspected to be a heart problem or interruption in breathing |
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| Chest Imaging; valuable tool for diagnosing pneumonia, lung cancer, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, tuberculosis, and emphysema |
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| an inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs, revealing any narrowing of the airways in advance of an asthma attack |
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| Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) |
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| a group of tests that measure volume and flow of air by using a spirometer |
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| a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled (volume) and the amount of time required for each breath |
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| an external monitor placed on the patient's fingertips or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood |
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| thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages |
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| Phlegm ejected through the mouth that can be examined for diagnostic purposes |
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| a screening test for tuberculosis in which the skin of the arm is injected with a harmless antigen extracted from TB bacteria |
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| considered a more accurate skin test for diagnosing tuberculosis; very small amount of PPD tuberculin is injected just under the top layer of skin on the forearm. site is checked for a reaction 48 to 72 hours later |
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| Cough Medicine; administered to prevent or relieve coughing |
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| medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs. |
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| Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) |
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| Administers a specific amount of medication such as bronchodilator in aerosol form. |
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| an electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouthpiece |
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| the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway, especially when the patient is on a ventilator |
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| Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) |
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| a procedure performed using an endoscope in which chronic sinusitis is treated by enlarging the opening between the nose and sinus |
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| a surgery in which a small wedge-shaped piece of cancerous lung tissue is removed, along with a margin of healthy tissue around the cancer |
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| Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) |
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| the use of a thoracoscope to view the inside of the pleural cavity through very small incisions |
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| a relaxation technique used to alleviate anxiety |
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| CPAP Machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) |
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| a noninvasive ventilation device used in the treatment of sleep apnea |
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| BiPAP Machine (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) |
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| like a CPAP machine, except it can be set to a higher pressure for inhaling and a lower pressure for exhaling |
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| an emergency resuscitator used to assist ventilation |
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| Respirator; a mechanical device for the artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement a patient's natural breathing function |
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| Administered when the patient is unable to maintain an adequate oxygen saturation level in the blood from breathing normal air |
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| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy |
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| Involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber that allows air pressure to be raised up to three times higher than normal. |
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