CH. 8 - Respiratory system

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. It causes coughing, mucus, and difficulty breathing.

Pneumonitis

General term for inflammation of lung tissue, which may be caused by infection, radiation, or exposure to irritants.

Aerophagia

Swallowing excess air, often leading to bloating, belching, or abdominal discomfort.

Dysphonia

Difficulty speaking or an abnormal voice (such as hoarseness). Often caused by irritation or damage to the vocal cords.

Anthracosis

Also called "black lung disease", it's caused by the inhalation of coal dust over a long period, typically in coal miners.

Epiglottedema

Swelling (edema) of the epiglottis, which can block airflow and become a medical emergency.

Thoracentesis

A procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space (the area between the lungs and chest wall) using a needle.

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

A group of tests that measure how well the lungs are working, including how much air you can inhale/exhale and how efficiently gas is exchanged.

Inflammation of the epiglottis

This condition is called epiglottitis. It can be life-threatening if the swelling blocks the airway.

DOE

dyspnea on exertion

ARDS

acute respiratory distress syndrome

PND

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

URI

upper-respiratory infection

VT

tidal volume

PPD

purified protein derivative

ABGs

arterial blood gases

AFB

acid-fast bacillus

CF

cystic fibrosis

MDI

metered dose inhaler

bronchomycosis

fungal infection of the bronchi

rhinopharyngocele

Hernial protrusion of the pharynx through the nose