related clinical terms- resp

anoxia

a lack of oxygen

apnea

the cessation of breathing

asthma

a acute respiratory disorder causing sensitive irritated airways

atelectasis

a collapsed lung

bronchitis

inflammation of bronchial lining

COPD

chronic ( long lasting) bronchitis and chronic airway obstruction

cystic fibrosis

lethal inherited disease, respiratory mucosa become to thick to be moved

Dyspnea

labored ( difficult) breathing

Emphysema

damage to alveoli that causes shortness of breath and physical exertion

Epistaxis

a nosebleed

hypoxia

a low oxygen concentration in a tissue

influenza

a viral infection of the respiratory tract, the flu

pneumonia

respiratory disorder characterized by fluid leakage into the alveoli or swelling of the bronchioles

respiratory distress syndrome

inadequate surfactant production can cause alveolar collapse

tracheostomy

the insertion of a tube in the trachea ( base of throat) to bypass a blocked larynx