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DOE (dyspnea on exertion)

this symptom means that the patient has difficulty breathing and becomes short of breath with exercise

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PND (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea)

patients with congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema experience this symptom when they recline in bed

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VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery)

visual examination of the chest using an endoscope with video monitoring

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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

three basic steps: airway is opened, breathing is restored with mouth-to-mouth breathing, circulation is restored with external chest compressions

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NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer)

adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are types of this cancer

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ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)

a group of symptoms resulting from acute respiratory failure

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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples of this condition

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PFTs (pulmonary function tests)

a spirometer is used for these respiratory tests

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DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus)

injection given to infants for immunization