incomplete expansion (of the lung or portions of the lung)
dilation of the bronchi.
inflammation of the bronchi
cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus.
diseased state of the bronchi and lungs, (usually caused by infection).
hernia of the diaphragm
inflammation of the epiglottis
blood in the chest (pleural space)
inflammation of the larynx
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (the acute form is called croup)
pertaining to the lobes; diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more lobes of the lung)
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
inflammation of all sinuses
inflammation of the pharynx
inflammation of the pleura. (also called pleurisy)
hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening in the chest)
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
diseased state of the lung (the infection and inflammation are caused by bacteria such as pneumococcus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, viruses, fungi)
inflammation of the lung
air in the chest(pleural space), which causes collapse of the lung (often a result of an open chest wound)
pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor)
pus in the cest (pleural space) (also called empyema)
inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose.
abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
rapid flow of blood from the nose (also called epistaxis)
pain in the chest
inflammation of the tonsils
inflammation of the trachea
narrowing of the trachea
adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury. symptoms include dyspnea, tachypnea, and cyanosis (also called adult respiratory distress syndrome)
respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which is caused by constriction of airways that is reversible between attacks.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a progressive lung disease that restricts air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two main components, maybe caused by chronic asthmatic bronchitis
fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body (also called valley fever or cocci)
serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema
condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness and stridor. Caused by viral, or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body. Occurs mainly in children.
cystic fibrosis (CF)
hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreas deficiency, and other symptoms.
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum.
stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
nose bleed (synonymous with rhinorrhagia)
highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus (also called flu)
a labor pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila.
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing, can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure.
highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration or whoop (also called whooping cough)
fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma
pulmonary embolism (PE)
matter foreign to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and it's branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal. Blood clots broken loose from the deep veins of the lower extremities are the most common source of emboli.
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles.
an infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs.
upper respiratory infection (URI)
infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx (commonly called a cold)