respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
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respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.either of the two main branches of the trachea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.either of the two main branches of the trachea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest)…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.pertaining to respiration; "respiratory assistance"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity
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A suffix used in medical terms to denote an inflammatory disease of; as, arthritis; bronchitis, phrenitis.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inh…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant form…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.Of or pertaining to bronchitis; as, bronchitic inflammation.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronch…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronch…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nonreversible, lung, disease, combination, emphysema.
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