ANATOMY
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This Respiratory System organ is situated behind the brow ridges. Sinuses are mucosa-lined airspaces within the bones of the face and skull. Each opens into the anterior part of the corresponding middle nasal meatus of the nose through the frontal nasal duct which traverses the anterior part of the labyrinth of the ethmoid.
Frontal Sinus
100
Another word for nosebleed.
What is Epistaxis?
100
A procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
What is a Lung Biopsy?
100
The primary upper respiratory organ in which air enters into and exits from the body. Cilia and mucus line this cavity and traps bacteria and foreign particles that enter in through the this organ. In addition, air that passes through this cavity is humidified and moistened.
What is the Nose?
200
A partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities.
What is Nasal Septum?
200
Results in progressive destruction of the air sacs in the lungs and loss of respiratory membrane for oxygen exchange.
What is Emphysema (COPD)?
200
A surgical procedure performed to examine the mediastinum- the space behind the sternum (breastbone) in the middle of the chest that separates the two lungs.
What is Mediastinoscopy?
200
Spongy, air-filled organs located on both sides of the chest cavity.
What is Lungs?
300
Membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi.
What is Trachea?
300
Literally, “an abnormal condition of dust in the lungs.” A generic name for conditions where toxic particles become trapped in the lungs and cause symptoms and disability such a “black lung” or “miner’s lung” disease. Terms specific to the particulate matter may be given such as asbestosis.
What is Pneumoconiosis?
300
Passing a special air-tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from the stomach.
What is Endotracheal Intubation?
300
A muscular structure located between the thoracic and abdominal cavity. Contraction of this organ causes the chest or thorax cavity to expand, which occurs during inhalation.
What is Diaphragm?
300
When the lungs and bronchial tubes don’t function properly, this specialist can diagnose and treat the problem. These physicians treat patients with pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, tuberculosis and other complications of the respiratory system. These conditions may also extend to the upper respiratory tract, including the nose and throat, and to the heart.
What is Pulmonologist?
400
Inner fold of pleura lying closer to the lung tissue.
What is Visceral Pleura?
400
Collapsed lung.
What is Atelectasis?
400
A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the back of the chest wall to remove fluid or air from between the lungs and the interior chest wall.
What is Thoracentesis?
400
This organ is part of the upper respiratory tract that has two main functions: a passageway for air to enter into the lungs, and a source of vocalization. It is made up of the hyoid bone and cartilage, which helps regulate the flow of air. The epiglottis is a flap-like cartilage structure contained in this organ that protects the trachea against food aspiration.
What is Larynx?
400
Sometimes respiratory problems are a reaction to airborne irritants, or allergens. The body’s immune system goes into attack mode when an allergen is inhaled, producing antibodies that lead to sneezing, wheezing and more. This specialist helps pinpoint allergic responses and reduce the symptoms through a combination of medication, allergy shots, and environmental controls. These specialists also treat asthma, which often goes hand-in-hand with allergies.
What is Allergist/Immunologist?
500
A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
What is Pharyngeal Tonsil?
500
An inheritable disease that affects not only the lungs but other systems producing mucous such as the digestive system. Patients suffer frequent lung infections that are hard to treat because mucous is thick and sluggish and result in increased scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
500
A procedure that uses a combination of contrast dye and X-rays to examine the blood vessels in the lungs and evaluate blood flow to the lungs.
What is Pulmonary Angiogram?
500
The average adult has about 600 million of these, which are tiny grape-like sacs at the end of the respiratory tree. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases occurs at the alveolar level. Although effort is required to inflate this organ (similar to blowing up a balloon), minimal effort is needed to deflate it (similar to the deflating of a balloon).
What is Alveoli?
500
Also called an ENT or ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, these doctors treat upper respiratory problems, as well as hearing loss and a variety of head and neck conditions. ENTs are trained in both medicine and surgery, so they can offer a wider range of medical services to patients than other respiratory specialists. Some otolaryngologists even perform plastic and reconstructive surgery.
What is Otolaryngologist?
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