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Asthma
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Panting; obstructive pulmonary disease caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of the mucous membrane; characterized by paroxysmal (sudden, periodic) attacks of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough
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Atelectasis
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Collapse of lung tissue (alveoli)
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Bronchiectasis
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Abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus
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Bronchitis
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Inflammation of the bronchi
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Bronchogenic carcinoma
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Lung cancer; cancer originating in the bronchi
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Bronchospasm
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Constriction of bronchi caused by spasm (involuntary contraction) of the peribronchial smooth muscle
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Emphysema
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Obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by overexpansion of the alveoli with air and destructive changes in their walls, resulting in loss of lung elasticity and gas exchange
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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Cystic fibrosis
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Inherited condition of exocrine gland malfunction causing secretion of abnormally thick, viscous (sticky) mucus that obstructs passageways within the body, commonly affecting the lungs and digestive tract; mucus that obstructs the airways leads to infection, inflammation, and damage of lung tissue
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Laryngitis
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Inflammation of the larynx
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Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) / croup
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Inflammation of the upper airways with swelling; creates a funnel-shaped elongation of tissue causing a distinct "seal bark" cough
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Laryngospasm
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Spasm of the laryngeal muscles, causing a constriction
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Nasal polyposis
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Presence of numerous polyps in the nose (a polyp is a tumor on a stalk)
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Pharyngitis
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Inflammation of the pharynx
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Pleural effusion
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Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity
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