Anatomy
The nose and pharynx comprise this
Clearing the throat can result in this substance
sputum
'barking cough' symptom of infection commonly seen in kids
Croup
Faster than normal breathing
Tachypnea
Inflammation of the throat
pharyngitis
This covers the trachea with swallowing
Epiglottis
Medical term for breathing
ventilation
any disease process related to the lungs
pneumopathy
Pharynx
Inflammation of the nose
Rhinitis
Muscle that assists with breathing
Diaphragm
This is the molecule that oxygen is transported on
hemoglobin
Infection of the lungs
pneumonia
Bones of the nasal cavity
Turbinates
vocal cords are located here
larynx
Pleura
These are air filled cavities that drain into the nasal cavity
sinuses
Long term smokers who have permanent damage to the alveoli have this
emphysema
Stopped breathing
Apnea
Reversible airway inflammation disease
asthma
Air sacs where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Chronic irritation and inflammation of the lungs caused by inhalation of dust and other particles
Pneumoconiosis
air or gas in pleural space
pneumothorax
decrease in the rate and depth of breathing
hypopnea
Nerve that stimulates the muscle that assists with inhalation and exhalation
Phrenic nerve
air breathed during normal ventilation
tidal volume
Hypoventilation would be linked to this
Acidosis
hereditary disease that causes constriction of airway and increased mucus secretions.
cystic fibrosis
hypercapnia