Occupational Asthma Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Occupational Asthma article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAdrenaline: A stress hormone produced within the adrenal gland that quickens the heart bea... See the entire definition of AdrenalineAgonist: A substance that acts like another substance and therefore stimulates an action. ... See the entire definition of AgonistAirway: 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 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 AllergyAnticholinergic: Opposing the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Anticholinerg... See the entire definition of AnticholinergicArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAspirin: 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. 
Atopic: A predisposition toward developing certain allergic hypersensitivity reactions. At... See the entire definition of AtopicAtopy: The genetic tendency to develop the classic allergic diseases -- atopic dermatitis,... See the entire definition of AtopyBreathing: 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. Carbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxideChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painChest 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-rayChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic disease: A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting... See the entire definition of Chronic diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of COPDCorticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of Corticosteroid
Cough: 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 DanderDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDilating: The widening and opening of an opening, such as the cervix or esophagus. For exa... See the entire definition of DilatingDyspnea: 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 departmentEnzymes: Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical re... See the entire definition of EnzymesEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialExercise-induced asthma: Asthma triggered by vigorous physical activity. It primarily affe... See the entire definition of Exercise-induced asthmaFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Flu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluHay fever: A seasonal allergy to airborne particles characterized by itchy eyes, runny nos... See the entire definition of Hay feverHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneIbuprofen: 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. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemImmunology: The study of all aspects of the immune system, including its structure and fun... See the entire definition of ImmunologyInfection: 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 InflammationInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLeukotriene: One of a group of chemicals produced by the body that accompanies inflammatio... See the entire definition of LeukotrieneLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMetered dose inhaler: See: Metered-dose inhaler.
Mucous: 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. Nasal: Having to do with the nose. Nebulizer: A device for administering a medication by spraying a fine mist. Also known as ... See the entire definition of NebulizerNHLBI: Stands for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the National Insti... See the entire definition of NHLBINose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOxygen: 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 PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPollen: Small, light, dry protein particles from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds that m... See the entire definition of PollenPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of Proteins
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 medicineRad: Radiation absorbed dose, a measurement for a dose of ionizing radiation. Regimen: A plan or a regulated course, such as a diet, exercise, or treatment, that is des... See the entire definition of RegimenResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRespiratory: 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. Rule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumSpirometry: A test of the air capacity of the lung. The test utilizes a machine called a s... See the entire definition of SpirometryStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment.
Treadmill: A machine with a moving strip on which one walks without moving forward. A trea... See the entire definition of TreadmillTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerVentilation: The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can ... See the entire definition of VentilationViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of VirusesWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of WheezingX-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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