Respiratory System Pathologies Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• laryngitis : inflammation of the larynx
• emphysema : permanent enlargement of lower airways accompanied by destruction of alveolar walls, affecting its elasticity
• tuberculosis : bacterial infection of lungs; can be latent or active. active infection can be fatal.
• influenza : acute, highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, but it can extend into the lower respiratory tract
• cysticfibrosis : genetic disorder affecting exocrine gland function in respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and integumentary systems; primary effects on respiratory system
• sinusitis : acute or chronic inflammation of mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses
• chronic : one type of bronchitis, with irritation, irreversible scarring, narrowing of bronchial tubes over time
• pulmonary edema : life-threatening condition of fluid accumulation in lungs, caused by blood flow backup in pulmonary circuit, with back pressure in lungs
• acute : one type of bronchitis, with infection and irritation of bronchial tubes, often caused by a secondary bacterial infection following the common cold
• asthma : chronic, inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by bronchial obstruction in susceptible persons
• pneumonia : infection of the lungs. severity ranges from mild to life threatening
• lung cancer : malignancy of the lungs
• common cold : acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract mucosa, usually confined to the nose and throat
• hay fever : general term used to describe any hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa to allergens
• bronchitis : inflammation of the bronchial mucosa with resultant swelling and mucus hypersecretion