___________ is defined as episodic attacks of bronchospasm, bronchial inflammation, mucosal edema, and increased mucous production.

What two obstructive disorders make up the disease COPD?

Which type of lower respiratory tract infection is responsible for more disease and death than any other infection?

Which of the following signs and symptoms is characteristic of early-stage COPD

Select all that apply. Common manifestation of Influenza include the following:

Whooping cough; highly contagious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea caused by Bordetella pertussis?

Chronic bronchial inflammatory disorder with airway obstruction due to bronchial edema and constriction and increased mucus production?

Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls?

Acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction

Clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lungs?

Collection of air in the pleural space?

Inflammation of the throat or pharynx

inflammation of the sinuses

Inflammation of the larynx or the "voice box"

Inflammation of the tonsils

A viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It strikes much quicker than a common cold. Commonly called "the flu"

A temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a cough that may produce mucus.

An infection of the lungs that causes inflammation; causes by a virus, bacterium, fungus or in rare cases

up in the lungs making gas exchange difficult

Difficulty in breathing which progressively worsens over time usually due to 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 long lasting respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs become obstructed due to inflammation of the bronchi and excessive mucous production

A disease of the lungs characterized by recurring episodes of airway inflammation causing bronchospasms and increased mucous production.

Secondhand smoke harms who?

Many chemicals in cigarettes are considered carcinogenic because they cause what?

What is tar?

Smoking interferes with the lungs' ability to provide what to the rest of the body?

What is the relationship between nicotine and adrenaline?

Nicotine puts the most stress on which organ?

Cigarettes and e-cigarettes both contain:

Unlike cigarettes, chewing tobacco:

After quitting smoking, when does a person's body start to heal?

Which of the following structures is tasked with sealing the opening of the esophagus so that food doesn't enter the trachea?

Gas exchange takes place in structures called:

Gas exchange in the lungs happened primarily by the process of:

The tube that leads into the lungs is called the:

The diaphragm contracts during

Accessory muscles for breathing are the:

Air is drawn into the lungs because:

Air enters the respiratory system through the:

The impulses to inhale come from the:

Sound is made when air passes over flaps of cartilage in the

Small branches of tubes that pass through the lungs are called:

Inflamed and irritated airways are a symptom of

Damaged and ruptured air sacs in the lungs cause:

What is the med term for a collapsed lung?

What is used to treat a "collapsed lung?"

What muscle is known as "the muscle of respiration?"

this is where oxygen and carbon dioxide is exchanged

this is a deadly disease causing organism used in germ warfare

this is the temporary stoppage of breathing movements

this is respiratory condition caused by inhaling asbestos fibers

a condition in which airways are obstructed as a result of an inflammatory reaction to stimulus

this is a condition where lungs fail to expand normally

this is an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the bronchial tubes

a procedure in which a hollow, flexible tube is inserted into the windpipe

one of the two primary branches of the trachea

these are fine hair-like projections that move things along.

this is a viral infection of your nose and throat

this is a deep breath followed by a forceful exhalation from the mouth

this is an infectious disease rarely seen due to vaccines

this is difficult or labored breathing

a lung disorder in which inspired air becomes trapped and is difficult to expire

this is a cartilage structure that prevents food from entering the trachea

this is the act of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs

this is the space within the vocal cords of the larynx

this is a reflex that prevents overstretching of the lungs

this is an increase in the depth and rate of breathing accompanied by abnormal exaggerated respiration

this is rapid breathing, loss of carbon dioxide, may cause dizziness of fainting

this is the first aid for hyperventilation

this is a viral infection causing inflammation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract

this is an inflammation of the voice box

this is the space separating the sternum in front and the vertebral in the column behind

this is shortness of breath while lying down

this is another word for whooping cough