Medical terms 7, Respiratory system

Summary

This educational presentation delves into the respiratory system, exploring its normal structure and various disorders. It explains key anatomical components, such as the nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi, while defining relevant medical terminology. The discussion includes common conditions like rhinitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia, emphasizing their causes and implications. The presentation also covers diagnostic procedures like bronchoscopy and treatments, including tracheostomy and pneumonectomy. Through detailed explanations of terms related to respiratory health, viewers gain insights into both the physiology and pathology of the respiratory system.

Takeaways

• 😀 The respiratory system includes structures responsible for breathing and is essential for gas exchange in the body.
• 🌬️ Common prefixes like 'naso-' and 'rhino-' are used in medical terminology to describe conditions related to the nose.
• 🩹 Rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal passages, often due to infections or irritants.
• 🩸 Epistaxis is a medical term for a nosebleed, while rhinorrhea describes a runny nose.
• 🩺 The pharynx is divided into three parts: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx, all involved in conducting air.
• 🎤 Laryngeal terms include laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) and laryngectomy (surgical removal of the larynx).
• 💨 The trachea is the main airway leading to the bronchi, with terms like tracheostomy referring to surgical openings in the trachea.
• 🏥 Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial passages, while bronchiectasis involves pathological dilation of these passages.
• 🔬 Pneumonia is an infection of the alveoli, with various types like lobar pneumonia and bronchopneumonia.
• ⚠️ Pulmonary embolism is a serious condition where a blockage occurs in the pulmonary arteries, often from deep venous thrombosis.

Q & A

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