Disorders
Chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing due to inflammation of the airways.
Asthma
Delsym
dextromethorphan
Reduces inflammation, swelling, and irritation.
Antihistamines.
aero
gas
brady/pnea
slow breathing
Umbrella term that encompasses several respiratory illnesses that causes breathlessness or the inability to exhale normally.
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Tussionex
hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine
Reduces nasal passage drainage and stuffiness.
Decongestants.
capn
carbon dioxide
cyan/osis
abnormal blue skin from lack of oxygen in the blood
DNA mutations in the lungs cells causing irregular cell growth.
Lung Cancer
Symbicort
formoterol,budesonide
Treats productive and nonproductive coughs.
Antitussives.
cyan
blue
pector/algia
chest pain
A collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall.
Pleural Effusion.
Xopenex
levalbuterol
Thins mucus in airway passages.
Expectorants and Mucolytic Agents.
nas
nose
rhin/itis
inflammation of the nose
A genetic respiratory disease caused by a defective gene that creates thick and sticky mucus that clogs up tubes and airways.
Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis
Singulair
montelukast
Relieves bronchospasms.
Bronchodilators.
sinus
sinus
dys/pnea
labored breathing