| A | B |
|---|
| Influenza | Acute contagious viral respiratory infection. |
| Laryngitis | Inflammation of the voice box |
| Laryngoscopy | Visual examination of the larynx (voice box) using a laryngoscope. |
| Laryngospasm | Sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx (voice box) |
| Lung scan | Radioactive material is injected IV or inhaled and images are taken to evaluate lung tissue, to show airflow and blood supply. |
| Orthopnea | Labored breathing when lying down, relieved in upright position. |
| Percussion | Tapping on body surface with fingers to determine the position, size, and density of the underlying structures. |
| Pertussis | Whooping cough, acute infectious disease. |
| Pharyngitis | Inflammation of the throat |
| Pharyngitis | Sore throat |
| Phlegm | Thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passage. |
| Pleural effusion | Abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity between the visceral and parietal pleura. |
| Pleurisy | Another term for Pleuritis |
| Pleuritis | Inflammation of the pleura |
| Pneumoconiosis | Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs after years of environmental or occupational contact. |
| Pneumonia | Acute inflammation of the lungs (alveoli). |
| Pulmonary abscess | Large collection of pus (bacterial infection) in the lungs. |
| Pulmonary edema | Accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues. |
| Pulmonary embolism | Obstruction of blood vessel in the lungs by debris. |
| Pulmonary Function Test | Group of tests used to measure breathing by means of a spirometer. |
| Rales | Crackling sounds heard on inspiration (breathing in). |
| Respiration rate | The number of breaths per unit of time. |
| Rhinorrhea | Runny discharge from the nose. |
| Rhonchi | Wheezing and squeaking sounds heard on auscultation. |
| Septoplasty | Surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum. |
| Silicosis | Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs after exposure to silica dust or glass |
| Sinusitis | Inflammation of the sinuses. |
| Spirometer | Instrument used to measure lung volumes and airflow. |
| Stridor | High-pitched, harsh sounds heard on inspiration. |
| Tachypnea | Abnormally rapid respiration (more than 20 bpm) |
| Thoracentesis | Surgical puncture of the chest with a needed to remove fluid for analysis. |
| Thoracotomy | Surgical incision into the chest wall. |
| Tracheostomy | Surgical opening into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate breathing. |
| Tracheotomy | Surgical incision into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage. |
| Sputum | Phlegm ejected through the mouth |
