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bronch/o , bronchi/o

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bronchial tube, bronchus

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laryng/o

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larynx, throat

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nas/o

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nose

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ox/I , ox/o , ox/y

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oxygen

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pharyng/o

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throat, pharynx

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phon/o

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sound, voice

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pleur/o

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pleura, side of the body

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-pnea

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breathing

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pneum/o , pneumon/o , pneu-

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lung, air

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pulm/o , pulmon/o

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lung

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sinus/o

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sinus

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somn/o

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sleep

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spir/o

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to breathe

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thorac/o , -thorax

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chest, pleural cavity

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trache/o , trachea

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windpipe, trachea

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respiratory system

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supplies the blood with oxygen for transportation to the cells in all parts of the body

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upper respiratory tract

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consists of the nose (nostrils), mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea

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lower respiratory tract

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consists of the bronchial tree and lungs, located within and protected by the thoracic cavity or thorax

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nasal septum

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a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections

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cilia

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thin hairs located just inside the nostrils, filter incoming air to remove debris

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mucous membranes

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line the nose; specialized tissues also line the digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems

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mucus

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a slippery secretion produced by the mucous membranes that protects and lubricated these tissues

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olfactory receptors

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are nerve endings that act as the receptors for the sense of smell, located in the upper part of the nasal cavity

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tonsils and adenoids

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part of the lymphatic system; help protect the body from infection coming through the nose or the mouth

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paranasal sinuses

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are air-filled cavities lined with mucous membrane, are located in the bones of the skull

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frontal sinuses

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located in the frontal bone just above the eyebrows, infection can cause severe pain in this area

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sphenoid sinuses

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located in the sphenoid bone behind the eye and under the pituitary gland, are close to the optic nerves, and an infection here can damage vision

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maxillary sinuses

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are the largest of the paranasal sinuses, located in the maxillary bones under the eyes; an infection can cause pan in the posterior maxillary teeth

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ethmoid sinuses

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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 (eye) cavity by only a thin layer of bone

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pharynx

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known as the throat, receives the air after it passes through the nose or mouth, as well as food

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nasopharynx

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first division, is posterior tot he nasal cavity and continues downward to behind the mouth

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oropharynx

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second division, the portion that is visible when looking into the mouth, transporting air, food, and fluids downward to the laryngopharynx

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laryngopharynx

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third division, air, food, and fluids continue downward to the opening of esophagus and trachea where air enters the trachea and food and fluids flow into the esophagus

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larynx

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known as voice box, a triangular chamber located between the pharynx and the trachea

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thyroid cartilage

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largest, when enlarged it projects from the front of the throat, commonly known as Adam’s apple

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epiglottis

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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 the lungs

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trachea

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is to transport air to and from the lungs, commonly known as the windpipe; located directly in front of the esophagus

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bronchi

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two large tubes, known as primary bronchi, which branch out from the trachea and convey air into the two lungs

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bronchioles

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smallest branches of the bronchi, primary bronchus divided and subdivided

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alveoli

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known as air sacs, very small, traplike clusters found at the end of each bronchiole, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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pulmonary

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means relating to or affecting the lungs

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surfactant

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produced by alveoli, a detergent-like substance which reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the lungs

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lungs

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are the essential organs of respiration, are divided into lobes

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right lung

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is larger and has three lobes: the upper, middle, and lower (or superior, middle, and inferior)

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left lung

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has only two lobes, the upper and lower, due to space restrictions because the heart is located on that side of the body

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mediastinum

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the middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs

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pleura

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a thin, moist, and slippery membrane that covers the outer surface of the lungs and lune the inner surface of the thoracic cavity

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parietal pleura

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the outer layer of the pleura, lines the walls of the thoracic cavity, covers the diaphragm, and forms the sac containing each lung

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visceral pleura

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the inner layer of pleura that covers each lung, attached directly to the lungs

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pleural cavity

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how as the pleural space, thin, fluid-filled space between the parietal and visceral pleural membranes, fluid acts as lubricant, allowing membranes to slide easily over each other during respiration

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diaphragm

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known as the thoracic diaphragm, a dome-shaped sheet of muscles that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen, the contraction and relaxation of this muscle that makes breathing possible

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phrenic nerves

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stimulate the diaphragm and cause it to contract

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respiration

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or breathing, the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide that is essential to life

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inhalation

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the act of taking in air as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward, thoracic cavity expands drawing air into the lungs

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exhalation

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the act of breathing out; as the diaphragm relaxes it moves upward, causing thoracic cavity to become narrower forcing air out lungs

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external respiration

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the act of bringing air in and out of the lungs from the outside environment and, in process, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide

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internal respiration

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known as cellular respiration, the exchange of gases within the cells of the blood and tissues

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otolaryngologist

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known as an ENT(ears, nose, throat), a physician in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the head and neck

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pulmonologist

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physician in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system

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thoracic surgeon

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performs operation on the organs inside the thorax, or chest, including the heart, lungs and esophagus

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out

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chronic bronchitis

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a disease in which the airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to an inhaled irritant

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emphysema

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the progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking; decrease in the total number of alveoli, enlargement of the remaining and causing destruction of the walls

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asthma

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a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction

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airway inflammation

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swelling and clogging of the bronchial tubes with mucus, usually after the airways has been exposed to inhaled allergens

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bronchospasm

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a contraction of the smooth muscles in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, tightening and squeezing the airway shut

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upper respiratory infections (URI)

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and acute nasopharyngitis are among the terms used to describe the common cold.

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allergy rhinitis

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allergy, allergic reaction to airborne allergens that causes an increased flow of mucus

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nonallergic rhinitis

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inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by something other than an allergen, such as cold air, spicy food, or medication

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nonallergic rhinitis

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inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by something other than an allergen, such as cold air, spicy food, or medication

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croup

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an acute respiratory infection in children and infants by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around vocal cords resulting in barking cough and stridor

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diphtheria

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an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract; bacteria produces toxins that can damage the heart muscle and peripheral nerves

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epistaxis

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known as a nosebleed, bleeding from the nose that may be caused by dry air, injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure

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influenza

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known as the flu, an acute, highly contagious viral infection by respiratory inflammation, fever, chills, and muscles pain

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pertussis

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known as whooping cough, a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract by recurrent

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rhinorrhea

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known as a runny nose, the watery flow of mucus from the nose

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sinusitis

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an inflammation of the sinuses

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pharyngitis

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known as a sore throat, an inflammation of the pharynx; often a symptom of a cold, flu, or sinus infection, referred to as strep throat

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laryngospasm

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the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx, often associated with reflux disease(GERD)

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aphonia

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the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds

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dysphonia

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difficulty in speaking, may include any impairment in vocal quality

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx

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tracheorrhagia

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bleeding from the mucous membranes of the trachea

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bronchiectasis

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the permanent dilation of the bronchi, cause by chronic infection and inflammation

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bronchorrhea

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an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi, caused by bronchitis or asthma

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pleurisy

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known as pleuritis, an inflammation of the pleura, the membranes that cover the lungs and line the pleural cavity

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pleurodynia

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a sharp pain that occurs when the inflamed membranes rub against each other with each inhalation

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pleural effusion

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the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, produces a feeling of breathlessness because it prevents the lung from fully expanding

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pyothorax

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known as empyema of the pleural cavity, the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane

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empyema

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refers to a collection of pus in a body cavity

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hemothorax

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is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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pneumothorax

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the accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in a pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse

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acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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a lung condition usually caused by trauma, pneumonia, smoke or fumes, inhaled vomit, or sepsis

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atelectasis

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or collapsed lung, is the incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung due to a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax

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pulmonary edema

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an accumulation of fluid in lung tissues, especially the alveoli

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pulmonary embolism

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is the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by an embolus that has formed in the leg or pelvic region

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pneumorrhagia

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bleeding from the lungs

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tuberculosis

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an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; however, it can also affect other part of the body

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pneumonia

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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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bronchopneumonia

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localized form of pneumonia that often affects the bronchioles, and surrounding alveoli, leads to lobar pneumonia

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lobar pneumonia

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affects larger areas of the lungs, often including one or more sections, or lobes, of a lung

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aspiration pneumonia

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can occur when a foreign substance, such as vomit is inhaled into the lungs

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bacterial pneumonia

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most commonly caused by streptococcus pneumoniae; pneumococcal is the only form that could be prevented through vaccination

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community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)

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any pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic, most common

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hospital-acquired pneumonia

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or nosocomial pneumonia, a type contracted during a stay in hospital when patients defenses are impaired

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walking pneumonia

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known as mycoplasma pneumonia, a milder but longer-lasting form of the disease caused by the bacteria

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pneumocystis pneumonia

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an opportunistic infection caused by the yeast-like fungus(pneumocystis carinii)

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viral pneumonia

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caused by several different types fo viruses, accounts for approximately a third of all pneumonias

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interstitial lung disease

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refers to a group that cause inflammation and scarring of the tissues around alveoli and their supporting structure, leading to a reduction of oxygen transferred to the blood

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pulmonary fibrosis

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or interstitial fibrosis, the progressive formation of scar tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity and increased difficulty in breathing

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pneumoconiosis

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any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental or occupational contact

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asbestosis

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caused by asbestos particles in the lungs and usually occurs after working with asbestos

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silicosis

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is caused by inhaling silica dust in the lungs and usually occurs after working in occupations including foundry work, quarrying, ceramics, glasswork, and sandblasting

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cystic fibrosis (CF)

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a life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus

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lung cancer

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leading cause of cancer death in US, condition in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the lung

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eupnea

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easy or normal breathing, baseline for judging some breathing disorders

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apnea

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the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration

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bradypnea

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an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute

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cheyne-stokes respiration

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an irregular pattern of breathing by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea

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tachypnea

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an abnormally rapid rate of respiration, usually of more than 20 breaths per minute

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dyspnea

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known as shortness of breath (SOB), is difficult or labored breathing

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hyperpnea

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commonly associated with exertion, is breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest

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hypopnea

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shallow or slow respiration

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hyperventilation

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abnormally rapid rate of deep respiration that is usually associated with anxiety; decreases the level or carbon dioxide in blood, causing dizziness and tingling in fingers and toes

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sleep apnea

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potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep for period long enough to cause measurable decrease in blood oxygen level

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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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caused by the muscles at the back of the throat relaxing and narrowing the airways

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snoring

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symptom of sleep apnea, is noisy caused by vibration of the soft palate

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expectoration

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the act of coughing up and spitting out saliva, mucus, or other body fluid

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hemoptysis

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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 or bronchial hemorrhage

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airway obstruction

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known as choking, occurs when food or a foreign object partially or completely blocks airway and prevents air from entering or leaving the lungs

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anoxia

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absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues and organs even though there is an adequate flow of blood

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hypoxia

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condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body’s tissues and organs; however, it is less severe than anoxia

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asphyxia

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the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function

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cyanosis

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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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hypercapnia

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is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypoxemia

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condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood, usually due to respiratory disorders or heart conditions

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respiratory failure (RF)

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known as respiratory acidosis, condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood becomes dangerously low or the level of carbon dioxide becomes dangerously high

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smoke inhalation

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damage to the lungs in which particles from a fire coat the alveoli and prevent the normal exchange of gases

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sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

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sudden and unexplainable death of an apparently healthy sleeping infant between the ages of 2 months and 6 months, infants should sleep on back

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope

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bronchoscope

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flexible, fiber-optic device that is passed through the nose or mouth and down the airways

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chest x-ray (CXR)

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known as chest imaging , a valuable tool for diagnosing pneumonia, lung cancer, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, tuberculosis, and emphysema

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laryngoscopy

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visual examination of the larynx and vocal cords using a flexible or rigid laryngoscope inserted through the mouth

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peak flow meter

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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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polysomnography

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known as sleep study, measures physiological activity during sleep and is often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea

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spirometer

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recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled and the length of time required for each breath

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pulse oximeter

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an external monitor placed on the patient’s fingertip or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood

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sputum

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is phlegm ejected through the mouth that can be examined for diagnostic purposes

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phlegm

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thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages

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sputum cytology

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a procedure in which a sample of mucus is coughed up from the lungs and then examined under a microscope to detect cancer cells

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tuberculin skin testing

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known as Mantoux PPD skin test, a screening test for tuberculosis in which a very small amount of a purified protein derivative is injected just under the top layer of the skin on the forearm, site is checked for a reaction 48 to 72 hours later

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antitussive

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known as cough medicine, administered to prevent or relieve coughing

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bronchodilator

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an inhaled 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 a medication such as a bronchodilator in aerosol form, gas propellant mixes with the medicine to push it into the lungs

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nebulizer

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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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endotracheal intubation (ETT)

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passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway, especially when a 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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laryngectomy

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surgical removal of the larynx

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laryngotomy

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surgical incision into the larynx, performed when the upper part of the airway is obstructed

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septoplasty

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surgical repair or alteration of parts of the nasal septum

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tracheostomy

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surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing

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tracheotomy

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procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal of all or part of a lung

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lobectomy

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surgical removal of a lobe of an organ, usually the lung, brain, or liver

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wedge resection

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a surgery in which a small wedge-shaped piece of cancerous lung tissue is removed, along with a margin of healthily tissue around the cancer

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thoracentesis

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surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity

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thoracotomy

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surgical incision into the chest chest walls to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment

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video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

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use of a thoracoscope to view the inside of the pleural cavity through very small incisions

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diaphragmatic breathing

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known as abdominal breathing, is a relaxation technique used to relive anxiety

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CPAP machine

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(continuous positive airway pressure) a noninvasive ventilation device used in the treatment of sleep apnea

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BiPAP machine

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(bilevel positive airway pressure) like a CPAP machine; it can be set at a higher pressure for inhaling and lower pressure fo exhaling

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Bambu bag or bag valve mask (BVM)

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an emergency resuscitator used to assist ventilation, air chamber used to force through a face mask into the lungs of patient

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ventilator

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mechanical device for artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement the patient’s natural breathing function

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supplemental oxygen

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administered when patient is unable to maintain an adequate oxygen saturation level in the blood from breathing normal air

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hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

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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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nasal cannula

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small tube that divides into two nasal prongs