word parts
-emia
blood condition
alveoli
tiny air sacs of the lungs, which allows for rapid gas exchange
pulmonologist
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the respiratory system
nebulizer
a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be easily inhaled
-ion
process;state;condition
bronchus
two large tubes that carry air from your windpipe to your lungs
inhalation
breathing in
pulse oximeter
an electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells
-capina
carbon dioxide
larynx
voice box
exhalation
breathing out
spirometer
a diagnostic device that measures the amount of air you can breathe in and out and the time it takes you to breathe out completely after you take a deep breath
-tomy
process of cutting; incision
trachea
windpipe
respiration
process of gas exchange
intubation
medical tools used to insert a tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an airway and provide mechanical ventilation.
tuss/i
cough
pharynx
passageway through which air, food, and liquids travel
antitussives
medication administered to prevent or relive coughing