Asthma in Pregnancy Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Asthma in Pregnancy article.
Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAllergen: A substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include ragwee... See the entire definition of AllergenAllergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionAllergic rhinitis: Medical term for hay fever, an allergic reaction that mimics a chronic ... See the entire definition of Allergic rhinitisAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAllergy shots: See Allergy desensitization. Anticholinergic: Opposing the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Anticholinerg... See the entire definition of AnticholinergicAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaAsthmatic: 1. Pertaining to asthma as, for example, asthmatic bronchitis. Bacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Beta-agonist: A bronchodilator medicine that opens the airways by relaxing the muscles aro... See the entire definition of Beta-agonistBicarbonate: In medicine, bicarbonate usually refers to bicarbonate of soda (sodium bicarb... See the entire definition of BicarbonateBreastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Ped... See the entire definition of Breastfeeding
Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBronchitis: Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCleft lip: A fissure in the upper lip that is due to failure of the left and right sides o... See the entire definition of Cleft lipCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCritical care: The specialized care of patients whose conditions are life-threatening and ... See the entire definition of Critical careDander: Tiny scales shed from human or animal skin or hair. Dander floats in the air, sett... See the entire definition of DanderDilate: To stretch or enlarge. Also known as dilatate. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEpinephrine: A substance produced by the medulla (inside) of the adrenal gland. The name e... See the entire definition of EpinephrineEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusExacerbation: A worsening. In medicine, exacerbation may refer to an increase in the sever... See the entire definition of ExacerbationExercise-induced asthma: Asthma triggered by vigorous physical activity. It primarily affe... See the entire definition of Exercise-induced asthmaFDA: Food and Drug Administration.
Fetus: An unborn offspring, from the embryo stage (the end of the eighth week after concep... See the entire definition of FetusFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluFlu shot: The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended annually (each year) for persons at ... See the entire definition of Flu shotFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationGastroesophageal: Pertaining to both the stomach and the esophagus, as in the gastroesopha... See the entire definition of GastroesophagealGastroesophageal reflux: The return of stomach contents back up into the esophagus This fr... See the entire definition of Gastroesophageal refluxGERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Hay fever: A seasonal allergy to airborne particles characterized by itchy eyes, runny nos... See the entire definition of Hay feverHeartburn: An uncomfortable feeling of burning and warmth occurring in waves rising up be... See the entire definition of HeartburnHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of HypertensionInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInfluenza: The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract which are divide... See the entire definition of InfluenzaInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicine
Labor: Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbil... See the entire definition of LaborLeukotriene: One of a group of chemicals produced by the body that accompanies inflammatio... See the entire definition of LeukotrieneMagnesium: A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the... See the entire definition of MagnesiumMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalate: The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back porti... See the entire definition of PalatePharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPreeclampsia: A condition in pregnancy characterized by abrupt hypertension (a sharp rise... See the entire definition of PreeclampsiaPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Pulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, preventi... See the entire definition of Pulmonary medicine
Reflux: The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach. Regurgitation: A backward flowing. For example, vomiting is a regurgitation of food from t... See the entire definition of RegurgitationRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Respiratory therapy: Exercises and treatments that help patients recover lung function, su... See the entire definition of Respiratory therapyRhinitis: Irritation of the nose. Secondhand smoke: Smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette or that is exhaled ... See the entire definition of Secondhand smokeSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivityShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSinusitis: Inflammation of the lining membrane in any of the hollow areas (sinuses) of the... See the entire definition of SinusitisSpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tired: A feeling of a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency of accomplishment,... See the entire definition of Tired
Trigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTrimester: In obstetrics, one of the three divisions of three months each during pregnancy... See the entire definition of TrimesterUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of WheezingWomb: The womb (uterus) is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen ... See the entire definition of Womb
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