Anatomy
What is another word for the trachea?
What device is used to measure oxygen levels in blood?
Pulse Oximeter
What is mucus secretion that accumulates in the respiratory tract?
Sputum
What is it called when the bronchi become narrowed?
Bronchoconstriction
Which cause of a disease can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacterial
What are tiny hair-like structures that help move mucus in the airways?
Cilia
What is tachypnea?
Rapid breathing.
What is a pneumothorax?
An accumulation of air in the pleural cavity
What is bronchiostenosis?
Narrowing of the bronchial tubes
What is a cough called that is composed of mucus?
Productive
Name the organ known as the "voice box".
Larynx
What does dyspnea mean?
Difficulty breathing
What are two characteristics or symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
Very salty-tasting skin, persistent coughing, frequent lung infections
Define bradypnea using its root words.
Brady (slow) + pnea (breathing) = slow breathing
What disease is wheezing usually associated with?
Asthma
What is the name of the major muscle of respiration?
Diaphragm
Describe what rales are.
Crackles heard when using a stethoscope.
Name two common symptoms of asthma.
Wheezing, shortness of breath
What does dysphonia mean?
Difficulty speaking
What does yellow or green sputum usually indicate?
Bacterial Infection
What is the function of the pharynx?
It's the passageway for food and air.
What is the name for shortness of breath when lying down that's relieved by standing or sitting up?
Orthopnea
What is a disease often caused by smoking, resulting in hyperinflation of alveolar sacs?
Emphysema
What is hemoptysis?
Coughing up blood
How does the epiglottis help prevent choking?
it covers the trachea when swallowing.