Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• pneumothorax : presence of air or gas in the pleural space of the thorax
• epiglottits : acute and often life-threatening infection of the upper airway, which causes severe obstruction secondary to supraglottic swelling.
• asthma : respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing on expiration/ inspiration caused by constriction of bronchi, coughing, and viscous mucoid bronchial secretions.
• pulmonary fibrosis : scarring of lung tissue involving the formation of fibrous tissue or lesions
• guillainbarre : syndrome that is idiopathic, peripheral polyneuritis characterized by lower extremity weakness that progresses to the upper extremities and face
• bronchiolitis : acute infection of the lower respiratory tract causing expiratory wheezing, respiratory distress, inflammation, and obstruction of the bronchioles
• pulmonary edema : condition in which excessive amounts of plasma enter the pulmonary interstitium and alveoli
• pleural effusion : abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space
• osa : abbreviation for a condition in which five or more apneic episodes occur per hour of sleep and characterized by occlusion of the oropharyngeal airway with continued efforts to breathe
• emphysema : destructive process of lung parenchyma leading to permanent enlargement of the distal air space
• cystic fibrosis : autosomal recessive disease characterized by pancreatic insufficiency, abnormally thick secretions from the endocrine glands, and an increased concentration of sodium and chloride in the sweat glands.
• myasthenia gravis : disorder of neuromuscular conduction that leads to muscle weakness of the skeletal muscles, particularly those of face, throat, and respiratory system.
• bronchiectasis : abnormal condition of the bronchial tree characterized by irreversible dilation and destruction of the bronchial walls.
• pulomonary embolism : blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter.
• pneunomia : inflammatory process of the lung parenchyma, usually infectious in origin
• copd : abbreviation for a disease that describes a generalized airway obstruction that is not fully reversible with treatment