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| aka pulse oximetry. measures percentage of hemoglobin saturated w/ oxygen |
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| test of sleep cycles, usually to see if you stop breathing while you sleep(sleep apnea) |
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| pulmonary function studies |
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| multiple test used to test the performance of the lungs |
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| assesses lung capacity and time necessary for exhaling total volume of air. |
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| visual examination of the bronchi |
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| visual examination of the larynx |
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| examination of the mediastinal structures |
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| arterial blood gases. tst that measures the partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2), carbon dioxide(PaCO2), pH, and bicarbonate levels of an aterial blood type sample |
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| microbial test used to identify disease-causing oraganisms of the lower repiratory tract, esp ones that cause pneumonias |
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| measures the amount of chloride in sweat to find out if a patient has cystic fibrosis |
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| test used to identify pathogens, esp group A streptococci |
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| medication in the form of mist |
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| irrigation or washing out of an organ |
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| washing of the paranasal sinuses |
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| positioning the patient so that gravity aids in getting fluids out |
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| surgical repair of the nose |
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| partial removal of the pleura |
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| excision of a lung(lobectomy |
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| surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum |
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| surgical punture and drainage of the pleural cavity |
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| relieve nasal congestion and allergies |
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| treats lung diseases by suppressing the immune response and decreasing inflammation |
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| decreases mucous membrane swelling to alleviate nasal stuffiness |
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| reduce thickness or viscosity of sputum |
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