113 terms in this chapter
inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities
aggressive type of lung cancer (∼15%) strongly associated with smoking, with rapid growth and early metastasis
short(ness) of breath
breathing
high-pitched, harsh upper-airway sound heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction; a medical emergency
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
tuberculosis
surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to remove fluid from the pleural space
trachea (windpipe)
infection and inflammation of upper-airway structures, usually viral; common cold
upper-respiratory infection
vital capacity
somewhat musical or whistling lung sound heard with a stethoscope, caused by partial airway obstruction (as in asthma)