Patho- Vocab 9/23

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Alveoli

Primary gas-exchange unit of the lungs.

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Asthma

Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways with bronchoconstriction.

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Dyspnea

Subjective sensation of uncomfortable breathing.

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Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic inflammatory disorder of small and large airways with productive cough.

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Emphysema

Abnormal permanent enlargement of the gas-exchange airways after exposure to irritants with destruction of alveoli.

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Hypoventilation

lower rate & depth of respirations.

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Hyperventilation

higher rate & depth of respirations.

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Hypoxemia

Abnormal low amount of O2 in blood.

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Hypoxia

lower oxygen at the tissue level.

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Atelectasis

Collapse of lung tissue/alveoli.

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Pulmonary edema

Excess water in the lungs.