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RT Chapter 23 Test

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bronchospasm
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chronic bronchitis
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bronchiectasis
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airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR)
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emphysema
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acute exacerbation of COPD
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abnormal contraction of smooth muscle of bronchi, resulting in acute narrowing and obstruction
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abnormal condition of bronchial tree characterized by irreversible dilation and destruction of bronchial walls
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destructive process of lung parenchyma leading to permanent enlargement of distal air spaces, classified as either centrilobular or panlobular
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state of airways that cause them to constrict abnormally in response to stress or insults
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acute or chronic inflammation of mucous membranes of tracheobronchial tree
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state of worsening, often defined by the need to increase medication or to escalate care
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acute inflammation of the lungs contracted form the environment
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state of abnormally slowed expiration, characterized most commonly by a decrease in FEV1
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oxygen delivered at concentration exceeding 21% to increase amount circulating into blood
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mechanical ventilation performed without intubation or tracheostomy, usually with mask ventilation
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autosomal recessive disease characterized by pancreatic insufficiency, abnormally thick secretions from exocrine glands, and increased concentration of sodium and chloride in sweat glands
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substance, especially a drug that relaxes contraction of the smooth muscle of bronchioles to improve ventilation to lungs
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respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing on expiration/inspiration caused by constriction of bronchi, coughing, and viscous mucoid bronchial secretions

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