Bronchitis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Bronchitis article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal muscles: A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in th... See the entire definition of Abdominal musclesAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAcute bronchitis: inflammation of the breathing tubes within the lungs (bronchial tubes or... See the entire definition of Acute bronchitisAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAirway obstruction: Partial or complete blockage of the breathing passages to the lungs. C... See the entire definition of Airway obstructionAllergen: A substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include ragwee... See the entire definition of AllergenAllergic rhinitis: Medical term for hay fever, an allergic reaction that mimics a chronic ... See the entire definition of Allergic rhinitisAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAspirin: 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. Atopy: The genetic tendency to develop the classic allergic diseases -- atopic dermatitis,... See the entire definition of AtopyBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of Bacteria
Bacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBronchi: The plural of bronchus. Bronchiolitis: Inflammation of the bronchioles, usually due to viral infections. Bronchitis: 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 ChestChest X-ray: A type of X-ray commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs. A chest X... See the entire definition of Chest X-rayChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic bronchitis: Inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways, leading to nar... See the entire definition of Chronic bronchitisChronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCommon cold: A contagious viral upper respiratory tract infection. The common cold can be ... See the entire definition of Common coldComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCongestion: An abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. The term is used broadl... See the entire definition of CongestionCOPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of COPD
Cough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCough suppressant: A drug used to control coughing, particularly with a dry, nagging, unpr... See the entire definition of Cough suppressantCoughing up blood: see hemoptysis. Cure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnea is a sign of serious... See the entire definition of DyspneaEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEmphysema: 1) A lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation of air in the lung's ma... See the entire definition of EmphysemaFever: 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 FluGinger: Ginger, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used as medicine in... See the entire definition of GingerHay fever: A seasonal allergy to airborne particles characterized by itchy eyes, runny nos... See the entire definition of Hay feverHumidifier: A machine that puts moisture into the air. Humidified air makes it easier to b... See the entire definition of Humidifier
Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Infection: 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 InfluenzaInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousMucus: 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 MuscleMuscular: Having to do with the muscles. Also, endowed with above average muscle developme... See the entire definition of MuscularMycoplasma: A large group of bacteria, with more than 100 types identified. Mycoplasma are... See the entire definition of MycoplasmaNasal: Having to do with the nose. Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of Oxygen
Pneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRad: Radiation absorbed dose, a measurement for a dose of ionizing radiation. Reflex: An involuntary reaction. For example, the corneal reflex is the blink that occurs ... See the entire definition of ReflexRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Rhinitis: Irritation of the nose. Rule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSecondhand smoke: Smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette or that is exhaled ... See the entire definition of Secondhand smokeShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of Sore
Sore throat: Pain in the throat. Sore throat may be caused by many different causes, inclu... See the entire definition of Sore throatSputum: Mucous material from the lungs that is produced (brought up) by coughing. Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoTrachea: A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the br... See the entire definition of TracheaTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Upper respiratory infection: An infection of the upper part of the respiratory system whic... See the entire definition of Upper respiratory infectionViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of VirusesVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. Walking pneumonia: A lay term used to refer to atypical pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infect... See the entire definition of Walking pneumoniaWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of Wheezing
Windpipe: The trachea, a tube-like portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract that conn... See the entire definition of WindpipeX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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