| A | B |
|---|
| lung tumor | benign lung nodule "a spot" causing wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath |
| pulmonary embolism | a condtion in lungs where one or more arterise become blocked by a clot |
| respiratory distress syndrome | a breathing disorder in newborns caused by immature lungs |
| sleep apnea | breathing that stops for greater than 10 seconds |
| atelectastsis | complete or partial collapse of lung or lobe (usually after bypass surgery or heavy anesthesia) |
| pleural effusion | a buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs & chest |
| pneumothorax | a collapsed lung |
| cystic fibrosis | an inherited, life threatening disorder that damages the lungs & digestive system |
