Medical Terminology
Chronic allergic disorder episodes of severe dyspnea. Constriction of the bronchus
Asthma
Genetic disorder that clogs the lungs with large quantities of abnormality thick mucous
Cystic Fibrosis
An agent that expands the openings of the passages into the lungs
Bronchodilator
Specialist that ears, nose, and throat
Otolarynglogist
Abnormal lung condition caused by occupational exposure to asbestos particles.
asbestosis
Without breathing
Apnea
Inflammation of the pharynx
pharyngitis
Recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled and exhaled.
Spirometer
Specialist in treating the lungs and associated with tissues
Pulmonologist
Interruption of breathing, also known as suffocation
Asphyxiation
Progressive lung loss function caused by enlargement of the alveoli
Emphysema
Bacteria infection that attacks the lungs
TB-Tuberculosis
Puncture of the chest wall with a needle
Thoracentesis
Performs surgery on organs inside the chest including heart, lungs, and esophagus
Thoracic surgeon
Abnormal slow rate of respiration
Bradpnea
Obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and barking cough
croup
Serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep.
Sleep Apnea
Emergency incision into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage.
Tracheotomy
Someone who specializes in treating allergies and other immune problems.
Immunologists
Acute, highly contagious viral infection, spread by respiratory droplets. May be prevented by annual vaccine
Influenza
Accumulation of blood in the pleura cavity
Hemothorax
Diphtheria Bacteria is an acute infectious disease.
Diphtheria
Surgical removal of the larynx
Laryngectomy
Certified medical professionals who treat problems with lungs or breathing, but are not physicians.
Respiratory Therapist
Common cause is smoking, group of lung disease, obstructed bronchial airflow causes difficult exhalation.
COPD