| A | B |
|---|
| asthma | hypersensitive airway |
| pneumothorax | abnormal accumulation of air in the pleural space |
| -phonia | voice |
| pulmon/o | lung |
| phren/o | diaphragm |
| tiny air sacs in the lungs | alveoli |
| mediastinum | space between the lungs |
| larynx | voice box |
| RT | health care professional who specializes in respiratory care |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| no breathing | apnea |
| cystic fibrosis | genetic disorder |
| pulmonary function test | access breathing and ventilation |
| apex | upper tip of each lung |
| open | patency |
| bradypnea | slow breathing |
| influenza | highly contagious viral infection |
| bronchoscopy | visually inspecting the inside of the lungs |
| pulse oximeter | measures the oxygen saturation in the blood |
| tracheostomy | artificial airway |
| repair of the nose | rhinoplasty |
| antihistamine | treat acute allergic reactions |
| visceral pleura | lies next to the lungs |
| otorhinolaryngologist | ENT physician |
| coughing up blood | hemoptysis |
