respiratory

A serious bacterial infection usually affecting the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.

"A vaccine for diphtheria is part of the DPT shot given to children."

A highly contagious bacterial disease also known as whooping cough, characterized by violent, uncontrollable coughing.

"The 'P' in DPT stands for Pertussis, which causes severe coughing fits."

A bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, commonly known as lockjaw.

"The 'T' in DPT stands for Tetanus, which can be prevented through vaccination."

Medical term for nosebleed.

"Epistaxis can occur due to dryness or an injury to the nose."

A long-term inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often caused by smoking.

"Chronic bronchitis is a condition that can lead to persistent coughing and breathing difficulty."

A genetic disorder affecting the exocrine glands, leading to the production of abnormally thick mucus that can clog airways.

"Cystic fibrosis often causes severe respiratory infections due to blockage in the airways."

Partial or complete collapse of the lung due to a blockage of air passages or pneumothorax.

"Atelectasis can occur if there is a hole in the lung tissue or chest wall, leading to a lack of expansion and collapsed lung."

A lung condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage to the alveoli in the lungs.

"Emphysema, commonly associated with smoking, involves the destruction of the alveolar walls."

A group of lung diseases caused by inhalation of certain dusts, and the lung's reaction to the dust.

"Coal workers can develop pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung disease."

Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus.

"Pneumonia can be caused by various organisms and affect different parts of the lungs."

A condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs, often associated with heart problems.

"Pulmonary edema can lead to difficulty breathing and is linked to congestive heart failure."

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, usually due to blood clots that travel from the legs or other parts of the body.

"Pulmonary embolism can cause a sudden blockage in the lung's blood vessels and is a medical emergency."

An infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

"Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that can spread through the air when patients cough."

A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.

"Pleural effusion can cause chest pain and difficulty breathing."

Inflammation of the pleura, the tissue that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs.

"Pleurisy can be very painful, especially when coughing or taking deep breaths."

An abnormal collection of air in the pleural space that causes an uncoupling of the lung from the chest wall.

"If not treated, pneumothorax can lead to a collapsed lung and atelectasis."