Anatomy
structure that divides the nose into to separate nasal cavities
opening between the vocal cord
glottis
usually caused by allergen; bronchospasms narrow the airways, mucus production increases, edema develops
asthma
highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory system, systemic in nature
influenza
inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes
rhinitis
tiny, hairlike structures in the nose that help filter inhaled air to trap dust and other particles
cilia
leaf-like piece of cartilage; closes opening to trachea when swallowing
epiglottis
inflammation of the bronchi
bronchitis
inflammation of the larynx
laryngitis
inflammation of the sinuses
cavities in the skull that warm and moisten air, provide voice resonance
sinuses
air sacs at the end of the bronchioles, serve as the site for air exchange in the lungs
alveoli
any chronic lung disease that results in obstruction of the airways
COPD
leading cause of cancer death in both men and women
lung cancer
periods of no breathing during sleep
sleep apnea
three sections of the pharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
the process of __________ requires the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract and enlarge the thoracic cavity
chronic condition in which the walls of the alveoli lose their elasticity
emphysema
inflammation of the pleura
pleurisy
infectious lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
tuberculosis
voicebox
larynx
the process of _______________ requires the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to relax and force air out of the thoracic cavity
expiration or exhalation
epistaxis
lung infection causing fluid buildup in the alveoli
pneumonia
common cold
upper respiratory infection