Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 33

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
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Definitions:

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, characterized by coughing and breathing difficulties, often due to infection.

Peak Expiratory Flow Meter

A portable device used to measure the speed of air expelled from the lungs, helping in the monitoring of respiratory conditions like asthma.

Asthma

A chronic respiratory condition marked by episodes of airway obstruction, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Petroleum Gauze

A type of wound dressing coated with a petroleum-based substance to prevent the gauze from sticking to the wound.