pathology
Sleep apnea
condition in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep long enough to cause drop in oxygen
croup
acute respiratory condition found in infants and children characterized by barking type of cough or stridor
pneumothorax
collection of air gas in plural cavity
thoracentesis
surgical puncture of chest wall for removal of fluids
tpr
treatment, pulse, and respiration
internal medicine
branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of internal organs such as respiratory system
stridor
harsh, high-pitched, noisy breathing sound made when there is an obstruction of bronchus or larynx
copd
a condition involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing.
endotracheal intubation
ppd
purified protein derivate
respirator therapy
health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardio-pulmonary disorders.
prothorax
presence of pus in chest cavity
thoracalgia
chest pain , does not refer to angina pectoris
sars
severe acute respiratory syndrome
c&s
culture and sensitivity
branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of ear, nose, and throat region
sudden infant death syndrome
unexpected and unexplained death of apparently well infant under one years old
tuberculosis
an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.
sids
ent
ear, nose , and throat
pertussis
infectious bacterial disease of upper respiratory system that children receive immunization against as part of their dpt shots
patent
open or unblocked, such as patent airway
what is another word for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
copd
tlc
total lung capacity
mdi
metered-dose inhaler