Memory Ch 9 Respiratory diseaseVersión en línea ch 9 respiratory system por Amber Breese inflammation of the sinuses sinusitis laryngitis an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation; caused by a virus, bacterium, fungus, or—in rare cases—parasites a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis a viral infection that affects the respiratory system; also known as the flu inflammation of the pharynx, or throat Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) inflammation of the larynx, or voice box Disease of the lungs characterized by recurring episodes of airway inflammation causing bronchospasm and increased mucus production. pharyngitis Bronchospasms influenza tonsillitis A long-lasting respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs become obstructed due to inflammation of the bronchi and excessive mucus production Asthma Temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causing a cough that may produce mucus. Spasmodic contractions of the bronchial muscles that constrict the airways in the lungs during an asthma attack inflammation of the nasal passages and pharynx; the common cold excessive ventilation that leads to abnormal expulsion of carbon dioxide chronic inflammation of the lungs characterized by an abnormal increase in the air spaces near the bronchioles; causes an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the lungs emphysema tuberculosis (TB) pneumonia Any lung disorder characterized by a long-term airway obstruction, making it difficult to breathe Acute Bronchitis nasopharyngitis Chronic bronchitis inflammation of the tonsils hyperventilation