Respiratory Pathologies Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• emphysema : permanent enlargement of lower airways.
• cysticfibrosis : genetic disorder causing hypersecretion of mucus & saliva.
• tuberculosis : reactivation of this condition causes cavitation.
• sinusitis : inflammation of sinus mucosae.
• pneumonia : lung infection that can cause alveoli to fill with fluid.
• bronchitis : inflammation leading to bronchial mucus hypersecretion.
• influenza : common viral upper respiratory tract infection.
• edema : pulmonary _ - excess fluid in lungs.
• apnea : temporary cessation of breathing.
• asthma : chronic inflammatory disorder causing bronchial obstruction.
• pleurisy : inflammation of pleural membranes.
• copd : chronic bronchitis & advanced emphysema.