Pulmonology

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

either of the two main branches of the trachea

any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs

either of the two main branches of the trachea

a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency

either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria o…

abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced…

blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

pertaining to respiration; "respiratory assistance"

the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity

A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi.

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.

a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant form…

effects (as nosebleed or nausea) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at high altitudes

a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side ef…

a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis

hypoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin

severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues

the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); "asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture"

an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)

pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow

a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator

white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a br…

hypoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)

hypoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure)

pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lung; commonly due to streptococcal infection

a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side ef…

pleurisy and pneumonia

pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant form…

a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator

hypoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure)

a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment

the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); "asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture"

a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator

a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator

a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant form…

pneumonia caused by a virus