Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-a chronic inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles
A)epistaxis
B)atelectasis
C)rhinitis
D)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
E)infant respiratory distress syndrome
F)pharyngitis
G)hemothorax
H)asthma
I)chronic bronchitis
J)epiglottitis

Question

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Chronic bronchitis is defined as a chronic inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles.

Answer: H
 Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing.

Answer: D
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing.

Answer: E
 Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) is a condition that affects premature babies and is characterized by difficulty breathing due to underdeveloped lungs.

Answer: F
 Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, often caused by a viral or bacterial infection.

Answer: J
 Epiglottitis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, which can cause airway obstruction.

Answer: A
 Epistaxis is the medical term for nosebleed.

Answer: G
 Hemothorax is a condition where blood accumulates in the pleural cavity, the space between the lungs and the chest wall.

Answer: C
 Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, often caused by an allergen or a viral infection.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description