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Anatomical structures and functions (78 cards)

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pulmonologist

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diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems

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thoracic surgeon

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surgical treatment of lungs/respiratory system

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respiratory therapist

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evaluation, monitoring, and treatment of patients with respiratory problems

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alveoli

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smallest air sac at the end of the respiratory tract

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bronchi

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subdivisions of trachea

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larynx

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voice box

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pharynx

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airway from back of nose to larynx

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pulmonary

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pertaining to lungs

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sputum

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something coughed up and spit out

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thorax

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trunk between abdomen and neck

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trachea

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airway from lauynx to bronchi

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ventilation

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breathing in and out

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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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nares

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nose holes

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rhinitis

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inflammation of the nasal tissue

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sinus

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hollow space

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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hypoxemia

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decreased oxygen level in the blood

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anoxia

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no oxygen

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polysomnography

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sleep study/test

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tonsilitis

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`inflammation of tonsils

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diaphragm

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tissue that separates abdomen and thoracic cavities

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mediastinum

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area between lungs that hold heart, vessels, esophagus and trachea

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expiration

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breathe out

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inspiration
breath in
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pleura
covering of the lungs
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bradypnea
slow breathing
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cyanosis
blue discoloration of skin
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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eupnea
normal breathing
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expectorate
spit out
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hemoptysis
bloody sputum
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phlegm
mucus
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tachypnea
fast breathing
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retraction
pulling back/pulling forward
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atelectasis
partial lung collapse
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effusion
collection of fluid
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empyema
pus in a body cavity
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hemothorax
blood in pleural cavity
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pneumonia
inflammation of lung
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pneumothorax
air in pleural cavity
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spirometer
measures respiratory volumes
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stridor
high pitched noise made when there is upper respiratory obstructions
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bronchoscopy
examination of tracheobronchial tree with a scope
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lobectomy
surgical removal of a lobe of an organ
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resection
removal of a specific part of an organ
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thoracentesis
insertion of needle to withdraw air or fluid
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thoracotomy
incision through the chest wall
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tracheostomy
surgical opening into the airway; a tube can be put in the opening in order to help breathe
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aerosol
liquid suspension used for inhalation
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decongestant
reduces swelling and fluid in nose and sinuses
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inhaler
instrument to deliver medication by inhalation
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mucolytic
dissolves or liquefyies mucus
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nebulizer
device to deliver liquid medicine in a mist for inhalation
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CO2
carbon dioxide
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O2
oxygen
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RT
respiratory therapist
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SOB
shortness of breath
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
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ARF
acute respiratory failure
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PFT
pulmonary function test
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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CXR
chest x-ray
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anterior (ventral)
the front or direction toward the front of the body
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posterior (dorsal)
the back or direction toward the back of the body
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superior (cranial)
a position above or higher than another part of the body
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inferior (caudal)
a position below or lower than another part of the body
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lateral
the side or direction toward the middle of the body
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medial
the middle or direction toward the middle of the body
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proximal
a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
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distal
a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
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superficial
a position closer to the surface of the body
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deep
a position farther from the surface of the body
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