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 |