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anthracosis

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inhalation of coal dust

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apnea

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temporary cessation of breathing

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asthma

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inflammation of the airways

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atelectasis

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collapse of an aveolus; imperfect dilation of the lungs

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bronchiectasis

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chronic dilation of the bronchi

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bronchoscope

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larynx, trachea, bronchi are examined

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croup

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ARD; obstruction of the larynx

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cyanosis

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abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by o2 deficiency in the blood

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dysphonia

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hoarseness

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empyema

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pus in body cavity

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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hemoptysis

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spitting up blood

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hypoxia

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deficient o2 in inspired air

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olfaction

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process of smelling

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pertussis

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whooping cough

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleura due to injury infection or tumor

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pneumoconiosis

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abnormal condition of the lung due to inhalation of dust particles

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pneumothorax

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collection of air between the chest wall and lungs

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pyothorax

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pus in the chest cavity

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rale

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abnormal sound of the chest

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sarcoidosis

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chronic granulomatous condition of almost any organ system. causes difficult breathing or exertion

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spirometer

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measure lung volume during aspiration

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thoracocentesis

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surgical puncture of chest wall for removal of fluid

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TB

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infectious disease