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PHYR 210 Respiratory Terminology

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pulmonogist
medical practitioner who treats the pulmonary system (cancer, infections, obstructive lung disease, injuries, respiratory failure)
thoracic surgeon
surgically treats lung and thoracic cavity conditions
respiratory therapists (RT)
trained healthcare providers who administer breathing treatments, providing care for ventilator patients and monitor blood concentrations of O2
cardiopulmonary Pt/PTA
PT /PTA who provides services focused on patients with CV and pulmonary conditions
trache/o
trachea
bronch/o, bronchi/o
bronchi
alveol/o
alveolus
pneumon/o, pneum/o, pulmon/o
lungs
pleur/o
pleural
diaphragmat/o
diaphragm
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
hyperventilation
combo of tachypnea and hyperpnea (too deeply)
hypoventilation
bradypnea or hypopnea (too shallowly)
hypoxia
having insufficient amount of oxygen in body
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
condition characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia and hypoxia
asthma
disease caused by various conditions, such as allergies, and resulting in bronchospasm, excessive mucus production, inflammation, airway constriction, wheezing, and coughing
- symptoms managed by bronchodilators
emphysema
COPD resulting from destruction of alveolar walls leading to overinflated alveoli
- caused by LT heavy smoking or air pollution
-symptoms include dyspnea on exertion
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible condition in which air flow to and from lungs is decreased; patient can have severe dyspnea with exertion and cough
pneumonia
acute inflammatory condition of lung which can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, disease or chem
- symptoms include severe dyspnea and possible death if alveoli fill with fluid
pneumothorax
collection of air or gas in pleural cavity which can result in a collapsed lung
pulmonary edema
condition in whcih lung tissue retains excessive amount of fluid
pulmonary embolism (PE)
blood clot or air bubble in pulmonary artery or one of its branches
aerosol therapy
medication suspended in a mist so that it can be inhaled
- delivered by a nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler
postural drainage
drainage of secretions from bronchi by placing patient in position that uses gravity to promote drainage
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
machine that supplies constant and steady air pressure through mask
- keeps airway open
- common treatment for sleep apnea
ventilator
mechanical device to assist patient to breath
cardiopulmonary resusitation (CPR)
combination of external compressions to sternum and rescue breathing to maintain BF and air movement in and out of lungs during cardiac or respiratory arrest
asphyxia
lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousnessness and death if not corrected immediately
aspirate
inhaling fluid or foreign object into airways
bronchodilator
medication that causes bronchi to dilate
influenza
acute viral infection of airways, usually highly contagious
- symptoms: chills, fever, body aches, dry cough
nebulizer
mechanism that delivers aerosol therapy mist, usually via mask over time as a person breathes
tuberculosis
infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
most commonly affects respiratory sys and causes inflammation and calcification in lungs
acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARDS
arterial blood gases
ABGs
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
chest X-ray
CXR
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD
cystic fibrosis
CF
endotracheal
ET
pulmonary embolism
PE
pneumonia
PNA
respiratory rate
RR
severe acute respiratory syndrome
SARS
sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS
tuberculosis
TB
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