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Respiratory System

H.I.T

Term	Definition
Respiratory System	Is comprised of structures that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
Lungs	Pair of organs that are located in the thorax that constitute the main organ of the respiratory system.
Bronchi	Large air passages in the lung through which air is inhaled and exhaled.
Trachea	Tube-shaped structure in the neck that extends from the larynx to the bronchi.
Larynx	The voice organ that connects the pharynx with the trachea.
Vocal Cords	Sound or speech is produced.
Pharynx	Tubular structure that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus.
Acute Pharyngitis	Or what is commonly called a "sore throat".
Influenza	A highly contagious respiratory disease that is caused by various viruses.
Pneumonia	Is a condition in which liquid, known as "exudate" and pus infiltrate the lung and cause an inflammation.
Bronchitis	An inflammation of the bronchus.
Acute Bronchitis	Is a inflammation of the bronchus that lasts for a short period.
Chronic Bronchitis	Is a prolonged inflammation of the bronchus, lasting for more than 3 months and occurring for 2 consecutive years.
Chronic Sinusitis	Which is a prolonged inflammation of one or more of the sinus cavities.
Tonsils	Protect the entrance to the respiratory system from invading organisms.
Emphysema	A loss of lung function due to progressive decrease in the number of alveoli in the bronchus of the lung.
Aspiration Pneumonia	Occurs when a solid or liquid is inhaled into the lung.
Drainage Procedures	Are completed to remove a fluid from an area.
Intranasal Biopsy	Which is a biopsy that is completed within the nasal cavity.
Nasal Polyps	Are growths in the nasal cavity that are commonly associated with rhinitis.
Nasal Polyp Excision	The polyp's shape allowed it to be removed easily because it's usually hanging from a stalk.
Extensive Nasal Polyp Excision	The polyp's shape or thickness, or the number of polyps present, may not require more skill and effort for removal.
Rhinophyma	Is a rosacea condition of the skin of the nose.
Rhinectomy	Is the removal of the nose.
Rhinotomy	Is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made along one side of the nose.
Rhinoplasty	Surgical repair of the nose.
Septoplasty	A septal repair.
Secondary Rhinoplasty	Also known as revision rhinoplasty.
Nasal Vestibular Stenosis	Which is the narrowing of the nasal vestibule.
Spreader Grafting or Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction	An incision is made in the upper lateral cartilage of the nose and continued into the medial aspect of the nasal bones.
Choanal Atresia	Occurs when there is an occlusion of the openings between the nasal cavity and the pharynx.
Synechia	Is an adhesion.
Frontal Sinuses	These are located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows.
Ethmoid Sinuses	These are located between the eyes.
Sphenoid Sinuses	These are located directly behind the nose at the center of the skull.
Maxillary Sinuses	These are located below the eye and lateral to the nasal cavity.
ARD	Acute Respiratory Distress
ARF	Acute Respiratory Failure
BAL	Brochial Alveolar Lavage
COLD	Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
COPD	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CPAP	Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CXR	Chest X-ray
DOE	Dyspnea on Exertion
LLL	Left Lower Lobe (of lung)
LUL	Left Upper Lobe (of lung)
PFT	Pulmonary Function Testing
RF	Respiratory Failure
RLL	Right Lower Lobe (of lung)
RUL	Right Upper Lobe (of lung)
SOB	Shortness of Breath
TLC	Total Lung Capacity
V/Qscan	Ventilation-perfusion scan.
Laryngectomy	Surgical removal of the larynx.
Sinus	Cavity that is located in the skull close to the paranasal area.
Ethmoidectomy	Removal of the ethmoid sinus
Maxillectomy	Removal of the maxillary sinus
Maxillary Sinusotomy	An incision made into the maxillary sinus
Sphenoid Sinusotomy	An incision made into the sphenoid sinus
Frontal Sinusotomy	An incision made into the frontal sinuses
Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy	The inspection of the entire nasal cavity
Surgical Nasal Endoscopy	When a nasal endoscope is used to complete a surgical procedure.
Partial laryngectomy (Hemilaryngectomy)	Is the partial removal of the larynx
Pharyngolaryngectomy	Surgical excision of the hypopharynx and larynx
Arytenoidectomy	Surgical excision of the arytenoid cartilage
Epiglottidectomy	Surgical excision of the epiglottis
Endotracheal Intubation	Endotracheal tube is placed into the trachea to keep it open
Direct Laryngoscopy	The direct viewing of the larynx and adjacent structures by use of a laryngoscope
Indirect Laryngoscopy	The viewing of the larynx by use of two mirrors
Tracheostomy	An incision made into the trachea
Bronchoscopy	An examination of the bronchi using an endoscope
Rigid Bronchoscope (open-tube bronchoscope)	Is inserted through the mouth
Flexible Bronchoscope	Is inserted through the mouth or nose
Throracostomy	An incision made into the chest wall
Thoracotomy	A surgical opening into the thoracic cavity
Plurectomy	The surgical removal of the pleura
Chemical Pleurodesis	A chemical is placed into the pleural space to cause inflammation and thereby reduce the effusion of the area
Pneumothorax	A accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity
Throracoscopy	The examination of the pleura, lungs, and mediastinum
Backbench Work	The physician prepares the donor organ prior to transplantation
Extraperiosteal Pneumonolysis	Which is the separation of the surface of the lung from the inside surface of the chest cavity

Created by: Diasia Ryals

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