| A | B |
| Collapsed lung | atelectasis |
| Meaning of COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Meaning of TB | tuberculosis |
| Meaning of SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Disease characterized by an increase in the size of alveoli | emphysema |
| Blood in the pleural cavity | hemothorax |
| Meaning of ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| Whistling sound made during respiration | wheeze |
| Occurring in sudden, periodic attacks | paroxysmal |
| Chronic dilation of a bronchus along with infection | bronchiectasis |
| Inflammation of the larynx | laryngitis |
| Respiratory condition caused by dust particles | pneumoconiosis |
| Blockage of a pulmonary artery | pulmonary embolism |
| Not permitting the passage of radiant energy | radiopaque |
| Another abbreviation for COPD | COLD |
| Meaning of COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |