Combining Forms/Prefixes/Suffixes
slow
Visual examination inside the bronchi using a scope
Bronchoscopy
Sleep apnea
Drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections
CXR
Chest X-ray
cyan/o
blue
Radiographic image of the lungs and heart
Chest X-ray
Inflammation of the larynx (voice box)
Laryngitis
Drug that reduces congestion (nasal or chest "stuffiness")
Decongestant
CF
Cystic Fibrosis
-or
one who takes action or does something
Process of listening for sounds in the body; especially useful for detecting abnormal sounds in the thoracic cavity.
Auscultation
A traveling blood clot that becomes lodged in the lung
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Surgical creation of an opening in the chest to drain air or fluid; also called a chest tube
Thoracostomy
RT
Respiratory Therapy
spir/o
breathing
Test used to assess the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
Childhood disease characterized by a "barking" cough and high-pitched breathing
Croup
Lifesaving technique in which an obstructed airway is cleared through abdominal thrusts, which exert pressure on the diaphragm
Heimlich maneuver
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
Measure of air capacity in the lungs using a device called a spirometer
Spirometry
Harsh, high-pitched sound during respiration that indicates an airway obstruction.
Stridor
Substance used to stimulate antibodies and provide immunity against a certain disease; can help reduce the spread of a disease
V/Q
Ventilation/Perfusion