Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology
The tube that carries air from the throat to the bronchi.
What is the trachea?
A viral infection causing runny nose, cough, and mild fever.
What is the common cold?
A high-pitched whistling sound heard when breathing out.
What is wheezing?
This tool measures oxygen saturation in the blood.
What is a pulse oximeter?
This handheld device helps open the airways during an asthma attack.
What is an inhaler?
These structures branch from the trachea into each lung.
What are the bronchi?
A chronic disease from long-term smoking that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
What is COPD?
Bluish discoloration of lips or fingertips.
What is cyanosis?
A lung test that measures how much air a person can exhale in one second.
What is FEV1?
This treatment delivers humidified oxygen through a simple wearable device.
What is a nasal cannula?
The process of moving air in and out of the lungs.
What is ventilation?
A bacterial infection of the lungs marked by fever, cough, and fluid in alveoli.
What is pneumonia?
This symptom is described as rapid breathing at rest.
What is tachypnea?
This imaging test uses X-rays to visualize the lungs.
What is a chest X-ray (CXR)?
A breathing treatment that turns liquid medication into a mist.
What is a nebulizer?
The respiratory center of the brain is located here.
What is the medulla oblongata?
A dangerous clot that travels to the lungs.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
This productive cough symptom may indicate infection or inflammation of the airways.
What is sputum/mucus production?
A test that samples arterial blood to measure oxygen, CO₂, and pH.
What is an arterial blood gas (ABG)?
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This machine provides pressure to keep airways open, especially in sleep apnea.
What is CPAP?
The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a deep breath.
What is vital capacity?
A chronic condition that damages alveoli and decreases surface area for gas exchange.
What is emphysema?
Shortness of breath that worsens when lying flat.
What is orthopnea?
This device records airflow from the lungs and helps diagnose asthma.
What is a spirometer?
A procedure to remove fluid from the pleural space using a needle.
What is thoracentesis?