Anatomical Terms
two large tubes branching off the trachea, leading into the lungs.
Bronchi
chronic condition causing airway inflammation and constriction.
Asthma
relating to the lungs.
Pulmonary
machine that helps patients breathe.
Ventilator
voice box; houses the vocal cords.
Larynx
inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
Bronchitis
abnormally rapid breathing.
Tachypnea
handheld device used to deliver asthma or COPD medication.
Inhaler
two organs responsible for gas exchange.
Lungs
infection causing inflammation in the alveoli.
Pneumonia
abnormally slow breathing.
Bradypnea
noninvasive method to measure oxygen saturation.
Pulse oximeter
a muscle that helps with breathing by expanding and contracting the lungs.
Diaphragm
lung condition involving damage to alveoli.
Emphysema
low, abnormal, shallow breathing that causes high CO₂ levels.
Hypoventilation
a muscle that helps with breathing by expanding and contracting the lungs.
Diaphragm
malignant tumor in the lung tissue.
Lung cancer
rapid or deep breathing that can lead to low CO₂ levels.
Hyperventilation