The Respiratory System 2.0

Hemoptysis

Spitting of blood or blood-stained sputum derived from lungs or bronchial tubes as the result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage

Hemothorax

An accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

Hyperpnea

An abnormal increase in the depth and rate of the respiratory movement

Hyperventilation

Abnormally rapid deep breathing, resulting in decrease levels of carbon dioxide at the cellular level

Hypopnea

Shallow or slow respiration

Hypoxia

Subnormal oxygen levels in the cells that is less serve than anoxia

Influenza

An acute, highly contagious viral respiratory infection that is spread by respiratory droplets and occurs most comely during the colder months

Inhalation

Is the cat of taking in air as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downwards; also known as inhaling

Laryngectomy

Surgical removal of the larynx

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the larynx

Laryngoplasty

Surgical repair of the larynx

Laryngoplegia

Paralysis of the larynx

Laryngoscopy

Visual examination of the larynx using laryngoscope

Laryngospasm

A sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx

Mediastinum

Is located between the lungs; also known as the interpleural space

Mycoplasma pneumonia

A milder but longer lasting form of the pneumonia caused by the fungus Mycoplasma pneumoniae; also known as walking pneumonia

Nasopharyngitis

Inflammation of the nasal passages and the throat; also known as the cold

Otolaryngologist

A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, and throat; also known as an otorhinolaryngologist

Otorhinolaryngologist

A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, and throat; also known as an otorhinolaryngologist

Pertussis

A contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by a paroxysmal cough; also known as whooping cough

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the pharynx; also known as a sore throat

Pharyngoplasty

Surgical repair of the pharynx

Pharyngorrhagia

Bleeding from the pharynx

Pharyngorrhea

An abnormal discharge from the pharynx

Pleuralgia

Pain in the pleura or in the side

Pleurectomy

Surgical removal of part of the pleura

Pleurisy

Inflammation of the visceral and parietal pleura in the thoracic cavity

Pneumoconiosis

An abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs that usually develops after years of environmental or occupational contact

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

A form of pneumonia caused by an infection with the fungus Pneumocystis carinii

Pneumonectomy

Surgical removal of all or part of a lung

Pneumorrhagia

Bleeding from the lungs

Pneumothorax

An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse

Pulmonologist

A specialist on diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and associated tissues

Pyothorax

An accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity; also known as empyema

Rhinorrhea

An excessive flow of mucus from the nose; also known as a runny nose

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses

Sinusotomy

A surgical incision into a sinus

Spirometry

A testing method to record the volume of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time each breath takes

Tachypnea

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

Thoracentesis

Puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity for diagnosis purposes, to drain pleural effusions, or to reexpand a collapsed lung

Thoracostomy

Surgical creation of an opening into the chest

Thoracotomy

A surgical incision into the wall of the chest

Tracheitis

Inflammation of the trachea

Tracheoplasty

Surgical repair of the trachea

Tracheostomy

Creating an opening into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate the passage of air or the removal of secretions

Tracheotomy

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

Tuberculosis

An infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs