Respiratory system terms Crossword

inflammation and irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose
difficulties in swallowing
inflammation of the larynx
drainage of a large amount of fluid from the nose
inflammation of the sinuses; may be acute or chronic;
inflammation of the throat;
inflammation of the tonsils,
hemorrhage from the nose due to rupture of tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane
closure or collapse of alveoli
inflammation of both layers of the pleurae (parietal and visceral).
a collection of fluid in the pleural space,
a disease characterized by diffuse pulmonary fibrosis from the inhalation of asbestos dust.
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi;the dilated airways become saccular and are a medium for chronic infection.
a disease with multiple precipitating mechanisms resulting in a common clinical outcome of reversible airflow obstruction
increase in the red blood cell concentration in the blood
a disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of overdistended alveoli
enlargement of the right ventricle from hypertrophy or dilation or as a secondary response to disorders that affect the lungs
partial or complete collapse of the lung due to positive pressure in the pleural space
bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to hemoglobin carrying reduced amounts of oxygen
insertion of a needle into the pleural space to remove fluid that has accumulated and decrease pressure on the lung tissue
shortness of breath when reclining or in the supine position
the coughing up of blood from the lower respiratory tract
chemoreceptors are sensitive to this substance