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Diseases of the Resp.
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Anatomy
12th Grade
04/07/2010

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Rhinitis
Definition
inflammation of nasal cavity; runny nose
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Laryngitis
Definition
inflammation of the larynx; lose voice
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Bronchitis
Definition
inflammation of bronchi
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Pneumonia
Definition
fluid in lungs.
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Lobar Pneumonia
Definition
alveoli in lungs
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Broncho Pneumonia
Definition
bronchi and alveoli involved
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Bronchiectasis
Definition
wall of bronchi are injured or destroyed.
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Pneumonconioses
Definition
all resp. diseases caused by dust or sm. particles.
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Emphysema
Definition
destruction of alveoli; can't repair.
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Asthma
Definition
air trapped in lungs; bronchi inflamed and filled with mucus
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Causes of asthma
Definition
allergic reaction; stress; activity
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Hyaline Membrane Disease
Definition
no surfactant is produced to prevent fetus's alveoli from collapsing
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Peurisy
Definition
inflammation of pleural sac around lungs
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