Anatomy
These are known as "air sacs".
What are alveoli?
The movement of air in and out of the lungs.
What is ventilation?
This gas is exhaled.
What is carbon dioxide (CO2)?
This test is to check for lung capacity and vital function of the lungs.
What is spirometry?
This disease is normally caused by allergens.
What is asthma?
This structure separates the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.
What is the diaphragm?
One inspiration and one expiration is also known as.
What is one respiratory cycle?
This gas is inhaled.
What is oxygen (O2)?
This procedure is mainly done at the patient's home to track medication effectiveness.
What is a peak flow meter?
This disease has various sub-types like A, B and C.
What is influenza (flu)?
This is creating sounds using the vocal chords and air movement.
What is phonation?
What is from high pressure to low pressure?
What are alveoli / alveolar sac?
This is prescribed when someone has asthma or wheezes, usually fast-acting.
What is an inhaler?
This disease is caused by bacteria and can show symptoms up to 10 days after exposure.
What is Legionnaires' Disease?
These are the parts of the pharynx.
What are the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx?
What is the ANS?
This promotes the removal of waste in the lungs.
What is the diffusion of carbon dioxide into the alveoli?
This procedure is done when a patient is below 90% SpO2.
What is an oxygen treatment?
This disease is normally diagnosed along with an extensive social history.
What is COPD?
These structures are the primary "branches" that lead into each lung.
What are the primary bronchi?
What is the epiglottis?
What occurs to promote oxygenation of the blood?
This device helps to assist those who cannot time a metered dose.
What is a spacer?
This disease is normally secondary to other respiratory infections and causes intense pain upon inhaling.
What is pleurisy?