emphysematous
Lungs abnormally inflated
Emphysematous describes tissue abnormally distended with gas or air.
The term appears almost exclusively in medical contexts, particularly referring to conditions involving trapped air in body tissues: emphysematous lung disease, emphysematous cholecystitis.
The related noun emphysema names the chronic lung condition where air sacs are damaged and overinflated.
Lung's gas-exchange chambers
- air sacsGas-exchange lung cavities
- bullaeLarge fluid-filled skin lesions
- bronchiolesSmallest respiratory passages
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
thorax · pleura · diaphragm · capillaries · airways
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- hyperinflationExtreme rapid price escalation
- barrel chestRounded, deep thorax
- respiratory failureInadequate lung gas exchange
- bullousForming raised fluid pockets
Labored respiration condition
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- breathlessnessDifficulty drawing air
Lung airflow assessment
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- FEV1Pulmonary function measurement
- lung capacityBreath volume measurement
- auscultationMedical listening examination
Administered breathing gas treatment
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- smoking cessationDiscontinuing cigarette use
alveoli
Lung's gas-exchange chambers
- air sacsGas-exchange lung cavities
- bullaeLarge fluid-filled skin lesions
- bronchiolesSmallest respiratory passages
pulmonary · thorax · pleura · diaphragm · capillaries · airways
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- hyperinflationExtreme rapid price escalation
- barrel chestRounded, deep thorax
- respiratory failureInadequate lung gas exchange
dyspnea
Labored respiration condition
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
breathlessness · hypoxia · cyanosis · fatigue · tachypnea
spirometry
Lung airflow assessment
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- FEV1Pulmonary function measurement
- lung capacityBreath volume measurement
oxygen therapy
Administered breathing gas treatment
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
smoking cessation · corticosteroids · lung transplant · supplemental oxygen