Diseases
chronic disease that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract
Crohn's Disease
a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages
Asthma
a redness or swelling (inflammation) of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
black stools that occur as a result of gastrointestinal bleeding
Melena
The act of producing liquid in the mouth
Salivation
a disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract and other areas of the body
Cystic fibrosis
A sudden blockage in a lung artery
Pulmonary embolism
an inflammatory condition of the epiglottis and/or nearby structures including the arytenoids, aryepiglottic folds, and vallecula
Epiglottitis:
serious liver infection
Hepatitis B
The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle
Tidal Volume
a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, HIV if left untreated leads to AIDS
HIV/Aids
a sign that a person may be having breathing problems
Wheezing
an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
minor superficial scrape of the skin
Abrasion:
The movement of air into and out of the lungs
Ventilation
an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart (pericardium)
Pericarditis:
First-degree burns thats involves only the top layer of skin
Superficial Burn:
Self-regulating process by which a living organism can maintain internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions
Homeostasis
a painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels
Compartment Syndrome
An abnormal breathing pattern originating from lower brainstem neurons and characterized by labored breaths, gasping, and, often, myoclonus and grunting
Agonal (gasping) Respirations
a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the lining of your belly or abdomen
Peritonitis
a universal sign of ischemic chest pain
Levine's Sign
the act or process of breathing
Respiration