Normal breath sounds made by air moving through the bronchi.
An odorless, colorless, tasteless, and highly poisonous gas that results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion.
A condition characterized by a chronically high blood level of carbon dioxide in which the respiratory center no longer responds to high blood levels of carbon dioxide.
A buildup of excess acid in the blood or body tissues that can result from a primary illness
A disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide; it is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids.
Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by sitting up.
Rapid, usually deep, breathing that lowers the blood carbon dioxide level below normal.
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lung that may damage lung tissue; usually associated with cough and production of sputum and, depending on the cause, sometimes fever.
A respiratory disease caused by the virus SARS-Cov-2. The virus is a coronavirus, similar to the one that causes the common cold.
A condition in which chronically low levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the respiratory drive; seen in patients with chronic lung diseases.
A blood clot or other substance in the circulatory system that travels to a blood vessel where it causes a blockage of blood flow.
An extreme, life threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.
A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.
A miniature spray canister used to direct medications through the mouth and into the lungs.