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Respiratory BrChp 22

Brunner Chapter 22 - Mngmt of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders

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Alaryngeal Communications alternative modes of speaking that do not involve the normal larynx; used by patients whose larynx has been surgically removed
Aphonia impaired ability to use one's voice due to disease or injury to the larynx
Apnea cessation of breathing
Carcinogen agent that can cause cancer; carcinogens can be chemicals, viruses, hormones, ionizing radiation, or solid materials
Dysphagia difficulties in swallowing
Epistaxis hemorrhage from the nose due to rupture of tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any area of the nose
Herpes Simplex cold sore (cutaneous viral infection with painful vesicles and erosions on the tongue, palate, gingiva, buccal membranes, or lips)
Laryngectomy surgical removal of all or part of the larynx and surrounding structures
Laryngitis inflammation of the larynx; may be caused by voice abuse, exposure to irritants, or infectious organisms
Medicamentosa rebound nasal congestion commonly associated with overuse of over-the-counter nasal decongestants
Nuchal Rigidity stiffness of the neck or inability to bend the neck
Pharyngitis inflammation of the throat; usually viral or bacterial in origin
Rhinitis inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose; may be infectious, allergic, or inflammatory in origin
Rhinorrhea drainage of a large amount of fluid from the nose
Rhinosinusitis inflammation of the nares and paranasal sinuses, including frontal, ethmoid, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses; replaces the term “sinusitis”
Tonsillitis inflammation of the tonsils, usually due to an acute infection
Xerostomia dryness of the mouth from a variety of causes
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