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Pulmonary

Horizontales
Poor long-term survival is because most lung cancers are diagnosed at a late stage
Considered a medical emergency. Commonly caused by left sided heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, overhydration with IV fluids, etc.
Most extreme form of asthma attack
Chronic, progressive disorder; chronic inflammation and scar tissue in connective tissue; poor prognosis
Abbreviation for open lung biopsy. "gold standard" diagnostic for pulmonary fibrosis.
Measurement of peak expiratory flow rate
localized chest pain caused by a disease-causing inflammation of the pleura
Verticales
Occlusion of the pulmonary arteries by thrombus, air, or fat secondary to DVT or Afib
Chronic disease that occurs intermittently Inflammation and airway tissue sensitivity Occurs in response to presence of specific allergens, general irritants, microorganisms, aspirin, β-Adrenergic blockers, and NSAIDs
Chronic inflammation of the airways, respiratory bronchioles & aveoli and pulmonary blood vessels Inability to expire air is the main characteristic of COPD Air is progressively trapped
Abnormal amount of fluid in pleural space; sign of disease
Needle aspiration of pleural fluid or air from the pleural space
Alveolar collapse