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Dyspnea - difficult or labored breathing ACE inhibitors - blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension. anoxia - absence of oxygen Anemia - A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. larynospasm - the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx aneurysm - an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. empyema - pus in the pleural cavity Angina - a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium asbestosis - asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs angioplasty - Surgical repair or recanalization of a blood vessel. anticoagulant - a drug that prevents clotting of the bloodnebulizer - A drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. aplastic anemia - characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements caused by the failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow bronchorrhea - excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi