| A | B |
|---|
| acapnia | absence of CO2 in blood |
| alveolar | pertaining to the alveolus |
| anoxia | condition of absence of O2 |
| apnea | absence of breathing |
| bronchospasm | spasmodic contraction of bronchi |
| diaphragmatic | pert to diaphragm |
| dysphonia | difficult voice (speaking) |
| dyspnea | difficult breathing |
| endotracheal | pert to within the trachea |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| hypercapnia | excessive CO2 in blood |
| hyperpnea | excessive breathing |
| hypocapnia | deficient CO2 in blood |
| hypopnea | deficient breathing |
| hypoxemia | deficient O2 in blood |
| hypoxia | deficient O2 to tissues |
| intrapleural | pertaining to within the pleura |
| laryngeal | pertaining to the laryns |
| mucoid | resembling mucus |
| mucous | pertaining to mucus |
| nasopharyngeal | pertaining to nose & pharynx |
| orthopnea | breathe easier in straight position |
| pulmonary | pertaining to the lungs |
| pulmonologist | physician who studies & treats lungs |
| pulmonology | study of the lungs |
| rhinorrhea | discharge from nose |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| thoracic | pertaining to the chest |
| aspirate | withdraw or suction fluid |
| bronchoconstrictor | agent causing narrowing of bronchi |
| bronchodilator | agent causing bronchi to widen |
| hyperventilation | ventilation of lungs beyond normal |
| hypoventilation | ventilation of lungs below normal |
| mucopurulent | containing both mucus and pus |
| mucus | slimy fluid secreted by mucous membranes |
| nebulizer | device that creates a mist |
| nosocomial infection | infection acquired in hospital |
| paroxysm | periodic, sudden attack |
| patent | open |
| sputum | mucous secretion from lungs |
| ventilator | mechanical device to assist in breathing |
| phrenalgia | pain in the diaphragm |
| phrenospasm | spasm in the diaphragm |
| radiologist | physician who studies and treats with x-rays |
| radiology | study of x-rays |
| asphyxia | suffocation |
| crackles | rustling cellophane sounds heard w/stethoscope |
| rhonchi | low-pitched breath sounds |
| stridor | harsh, high-pitched breath sounds |
