an inheritable disease that affects not only the lungs but other systems producing mucous. Patients suffer frequent lung infections that are hard to treat because mucous is thick and sluggish and result in increased scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs.
What is Cystic fibrosis?
400
Epistaxis
What is nosebleed?
400
A generic name for conditions where toxic particles become trapped in the lungs and cause symptoms and disability such a “black lung” or “miner’s lung” disease.
What is Pneumoconiosis?
500
Passing a special air-tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from the stomach.
What is Endotracheal intubation?
500
Visual examination of the larynx.
What is Laryngoscopy?
500
Special X-rays of the vessels of the lungs.
What is Pulmonary angiography
500
A specially trained technician who administers, among other treatments, inhalation therapy to patients with lung disease.
What is Respiratory Therapist?
500
A physician specializing in diseases of the lungs. Patients needing surgery are referred to a general surgeon.