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resp conditions
respiratory conditions
Question | Answer |
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atelectasis | collapse of lung tissue / airless lung |
emphysema | hyperinflation of air sacs and destructionof alveolar walls |
pneumoconiosis | abnormal condition caused by dust in lungs |
pneumonia | acute inflammation of alveoli |
pulmonary abscess | large collection of pus in lungs |
pulmonary embolism / PE | clot lodged in vessels of lung |
pulmonary fibrosis | formation of scar tissue in connective tissue of lungs |
sarcoidosis | multisystem, granulomatous disorder |
tuberculosis / TB | infectious disease usually in lungs / caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
pneumothorax | collection of air in pleural cavity |
pleurisy | inflammation of pleura |
mesothelioma | rare malignant tumor associated with asbestos exposure |
cystic fibrosis | inherited disorder, defect of exocrine glands , causes mucus in lungs |
asthma | chronic inflammation, airway obstruction from edema, bronchoconstriction, increased mucus |
epistaxis | nosebleed |
croup | acute viral infection in infants, children; obstruction of upper airway |
COPD | chronic condition of persisten obstruction of air flow |