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An airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than six years
What is Pertussis (Whooping Cough)?
Inflammation of the pharynx (throat)
What is Pharyngitis?
The escape of fluid into the pleural cavity due to excessive fluid buildup in the pleural space
What is Pleural Effusion?
Inflammation of the lungs caused by a bacterium, virus, fungus, or chemical irritant
What is Pneumonia?
Collection of air or gas in the pleural space
What is Pneumothorax?
Tumor with a stem of new growth in the nose or nasal cavity
What is Nasal Polyp?
Inflammation of the larynx (voice box)
What is Laryngitis?
Acute, contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract characterized by sudden onset, fever, chills, headache, myalgia (muscle aches), cough, and sore throat
What is Influenza?
Excessive breathing to the point that blood levels of carbon dioxide fall below normal
What is Hyperventilation Syndrome (Panic Attack)?
Bloody fluid in the pleural cavity caused by the rupture of a small blood vessels due to inflammation of the lungs
What is Hemothorax?
Allergic disease of the mucous membranes in the nose and upper respiratory passages; caused by exposure to pollen from grass, weeds, flowers, and other allergenic substances
What is Hay Fever (allergic rhinitis)?
Inflammation of the epiglottis?
What is Epiglottitis?
Pus in the pleural cavity; usually the result of a lung infection
What is Empyema?
Chronic pulmonary Disease characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of the alveoli, accompanied by loss of elasticity; results in shortness of breath and impaired heart function
What is Emphysema?
Serious infection of the nose and throat in which a thick sheet of gray matter covers the pharynx, obstructing the flow of air
What is Diphtheria?
Inherited disease that affects the respiratory system, pancreas, and sweat glands
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Condition of bluish tint to the skin due to lack of oxygen circulation to the body tissues
Childhood disease characterized by a "barking" cough and high pitched breathing
What is Croup?
Acute (short-term) inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes; also called nasopharyngitis
What is Common Cold?
Disease characterized by reduced ability of the lungs to perform their function of ventilation
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Inhalation of a foreign body, food, or fluid through the nose, throat, or lungs during inspiration
What is Aspiration?
Condition characterized by sudden, periodic attacks of dyspnea accompanied by wheezing; caused by a spasm of the bronchial tube or by swelling of the mucous membranes in the bronchi
What is Asthma?
Collapsed or airless lung caused by any condition that prevents the alveoli from expanding normally to allow breathing and coughing
What is Atelctasis?
A malignant tumor that originates in the bronchi
What is Bronchogenic Carcinoma (lung cancer)?
Sudden, involuntary contractions in the bronchi
What is Bronchospasm?