acute inflammation of the lungs contracted form the environment
asthma
respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing on expiration/inspiration caused by constriction of bronchi, coughing, and viscous mucoid bronchial secretions
airway obstruction
state of abnormally slowed expiration, characterized most commonly by a decrease in FEV1
supplemental oxygen
oxygen delivered at concentration exceeding 21% to increase amount circulating into blood
chronic bronchitis
acute or chronic inflammation of mucous membranes of tracheobronchial tree
bronchospasm
abnormal contraction of smooth muscle of bronchi, resulting in acute narrowing and obstruction
acute exacerbation of COPD
state of worsening, often defined by the need to increase medication or to escalate care
airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR)
state of airways that cause them to constrict abnormally in response to stress or insults
bronchocilator
substance, especially a drug that relaxes contraction of the smooth muscle of bronchioles to improve ventilation to lungs
noninvasive ventilation
mechanical ventilation performed without intubation or tracheostomy, usually with mask ventilation
