Chest Pathologies Flashcards
1
Q
blood in the pleura cavity.
A
Hemothorax
2
Q
Inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or aspiration.
A
Pneumonia
3
Q
A tumor in the lungs, which can be benign or malignant.
A
Lung neoplasm
4
Q
Painful breathing due to inflamed pleura
A
Pleurisy
5
Q
Accumulation of air in the pleural space/ images show no lung markings.
A
Pneumothorax
6
Q
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in lungs.
A
Pleural effusion
7
Q
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A
COPD
8
Q
a Collapse of all or part of the lung.
A
Atelectasis
9
Q
irreversible lung disease where the patient cannot expel air from the lungs: AKA barrel chest.
A
Emphysema
