Definition: The term walking pneumonia is used to describe pneumonia that is not severe enough to bedridden or hospitalize the infected person. Walking pneumonia is caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a microscopic organism related to bacteria.
Signs and symptoms of walking pneumonia are generally mild and appear gradually. Treatment typically includes antibiotics.
Definition: A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that is usually done in the operating room under general anesthesia. A tracheotomy is an incision into the trachea (windpipe) that forms a temporary or permanent opening which is called a tracheostomy. Sometimes the terms “tracheotomy” and “tracheostomy” are used interchangeably. The opening, or hole, is called a stoma.
Definition: The trachea is more commonly known as the windpipe. The trachea extends between the larynx and the bronchi. The trachea is a rigid structure formed of rings of cartilage to help keep the airways open. The trachea is lined with mucus membranes which add moisture to the air as it passes through the trachea. The trachea is lined with cilia that sweep mucus and small particles back up the airway.
Definition: The thorax is the part of the body between the neck and the diaphragm that is partially encased by the ribs and contain the heart and lungs.
Surfactant is any substance that acts to alter surface tensions, such as those in the lungs. This substance reduces the surface tension within the alveoli, preventing them from collapsing.
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome is caused by a lack of pulmonary surfactant. The alveoli collapse and prevent the infant from breathing properly.
Squamous Cells are thin, flat cells found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of hollow organs, and air passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is one of three types of non-small cell cancers found in the lungs. The other two types of non-small cell cancers are adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma.
Also Known As: Epidermoid carcinoma
Sputum is mucus and cells from the airway lining, cellular debris, bacteria, or other material coughed up from the respiratory tract.
Also Known As: Phlegm
Examples: Cystic Fibrosis patients use physiotherapy to release sputum from their lungs
A Spirometer is an apparatus for measuring the amount of air breathed in and out.
Spiromety is a pulmonary function test that measures the air volume and flow rate within the lungs. It is used to diagnosis lung diseases and determine treatment.
Common Misspellings: sperometer sperometry
The respiratory system is composed of two sections: upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract. The respiratory system consists of the following structures:
Upper Respiratory Tract
# Nose
# Nasal Cavity
# Pharynx
# Epiglottis
# Larynx
Lower Respiratory Tract
# Trachea
# Bronchi
# Bronchioles
# Lungs
# Alveoli
The respiratory system is composed of two sections: upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract. The respiratory system consists of the following structures
# Nasal Cavity
# Pharynx
# Epiglottis
# Larynx
# Trachea
# Bronchi
# Bronchioles
# Lungs
# Alveoli
