Breathing Issues
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
(Dyspnea)
Coughing up blood.
(Hemoptysis)
Infection that inflames the air sacs, filling them with fluid.
(Pneumonia)
Blue tint to the skin due to lack of oxygen.
(Cyanosis)
This common chronic respiratory condition is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
asthma
Complete cessation of breathing.
(Apnea)
Thick, yellowish sputum often seen in infections.
Purulent Sputum
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
(Bronchitis)
Lack of oxygen in body tissues.
Hypoxia
This contagious respiratory illness, often seasonal, is caused by the influenza virus and can lead to severe symptoms including fever, body aches, and fatigue.
flu (influenza
Rapid breathing rate, usually over 20 breaths per minute.
(Tachypnea)
Dry cough with no sputum production.
Nonproductive Cough
Severe viral infection causing inflammation of the respiratory tract.
(Influenza)
Oxygen deficiency in the blood.
Hypoxemia
This long-term, progressive lung disease is primarily caused by smoking and includes conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Shortness of breath when lying flat.
(Orthopnea)
Cough that produces a clear, frothy sputum.
Serous Sputum
Bacterial infection in the lung, often causing fever and chills.
(Tuberculosis)
Device that measures oxygen saturation.
Pulse Oximeter
This lung infection is characterized by inflammation of the alveoli, which can fill with fluid or pus, leading to cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
pneumonia
Rapid, deep breathing often due to metabolic acidosis.
Kussmaul Breathing
Thick, sticky sputum associated with chronic lung diseases.
Mucopurulent Sputum
This fungal infection, often found in soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings, can cause respiratory symptoms in people with weakened immune systems. It’s commonly found in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys in the U.S.
histoplasmosis
Severe lack of oxygen reaching tissues, leading to cell death.
(Anoxia)
This genetic disorder affects the respiratory and digestive systems by causing thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, often leading to chronic respiratory infections
cystic fibrosis