Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-another term for a nosebleed
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

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Epistaxis refers to a nosebleed.

Answer: B
 Atelectasis refers to the partial or complete collapse of a lung.

Answer: C
 Rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes.

Answer: D
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe.

Answer: E
 Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) is a lung disorder that affects premature newborns and causes difficulty breathing.

Answer: F
 Pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the pharynx, which is the area at the back of the throat.

Answer: G
 Hemothorax refers to the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.

Answer: H
 Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes airway inflammation and constriction, making it difficult to breathe.

Answer: I
 Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD characterized by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which can make it challenging to breathe.

Answer: J
 Epiglottitis refers to inflammation of the epiglottis, which is the flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description