Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
Questions and answers
Apnea - ✅✅Without breathing
Bronchiectasis - ✅✅Dilation of the bronchi
Clubbing - ✅✅Soft tissue enlargement and abnormal curvature of the nail
Dyspnea - ✅✅Difficulty breathing
Hemoptysis - ✅✅Coughing up blood
Cyanosis - ✅✅"bluish" color of the skin
Sputum - ✅✅Fluid or secretions coughed up from the lungs
Hypoxia - ✅✅Not enough oxygen in tissues
Orthopnea - ✅✅Difficulty breathing in lying position
Tachypnea - ✅✅Increased respiratory rate
ABG - ✅✅Arterial Blood Gases
A measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
PE - ✅✅Pulmonary Effusion
, URI - ✅✅Upper Respiratory Infection
PFT - ✅✅Pulmonary Function Tests
A group of tests measuring volume and flow of air into the lungs
Bronchoscopy - ✅✅A procedure to look into the lungs
Pulmonary abcess - ✅✅Lung abcess
Hay Fever - ✅✅Allergic rhinitis
Symptoms: Sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy eyes
Diagnosis: Skin prick, blood test
Treatment: Antihistamines
Common Cold - ✅✅Symptoms: Rhinorrhea, sore throat, fever
Diagnosis: Exam, signs and symptoms
Treatment: Rest, fluids
Sinusitis - ✅✅Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the sinuses
Symptoms: Headache, sore throat, fatigue
Diagnosis: Physical exam, CT, MRI, lab test
Treatment: Antibiotics
Pharyngitis - ✅✅AKA "sore throat"
Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, headache
Diagnosis: Physical exam, culture ans sensitivity
Treatment: Depends on cause
Questions and answers
Apnea - ✅✅Without breathing
Bronchiectasis - ✅✅Dilation of the bronchi
Clubbing - ✅✅Soft tissue enlargement and abnormal curvature of the nail
Dyspnea - ✅✅Difficulty breathing
Hemoptysis - ✅✅Coughing up blood
Cyanosis - ✅✅"bluish" color of the skin
Sputum - ✅✅Fluid or secretions coughed up from the lungs
Hypoxia - ✅✅Not enough oxygen in tissues
Orthopnea - ✅✅Difficulty breathing in lying position
Tachypnea - ✅✅Increased respiratory rate
ABG - ✅✅Arterial Blood Gases
A measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
PE - ✅✅Pulmonary Effusion
, URI - ✅✅Upper Respiratory Infection
PFT - ✅✅Pulmonary Function Tests
A group of tests measuring volume and flow of air into the lungs
Bronchoscopy - ✅✅A procedure to look into the lungs
Pulmonary abcess - ✅✅Lung abcess
Hay Fever - ✅✅Allergic rhinitis
Symptoms: Sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy eyes
Diagnosis: Skin prick, blood test
Treatment: Antihistamines
Common Cold - ✅✅Symptoms: Rhinorrhea, sore throat, fever
Diagnosis: Exam, signs and symptoms
Treatment: Rest, fluids
Sinusitis - ✅✅Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the sinuses
Symptoms: Headache, sore throat, fatigue
Diagnosis: Physical exam, CT, MRI, lab test
Treatment: Antibiotics
Pharyngitis - ✅✅AKA "sore throat"
Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, headache
Diagnosis: Physical exam, culture ans sensitivity
Treatment: Depends on cause
