Medical Abbreviations and Terms

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OSA

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Obstructive sleep apnea

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PE

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Pulmonary embolism

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PET

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Positron emission tomography

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PFT

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Pulmonary function test

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PSG

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Polysomnography

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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T&A

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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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TB

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Tuberculosis

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URI/URTI

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Upper respiratory infection, upper respiratory tract infection

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V/Q

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Ventilation–perfusion scan