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