Human Respiratory System

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Pneumonectomy

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Surgical removal of one lung

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Purpose of Pneumonectomy

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Treat bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, or lung abscess

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Diagram of Pneumonectomy

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Visual representation of pneumonectomy procedure

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Purpose of Lobectomy

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Done for lung cancer, tuberculosis

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Dyspnea

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Difficult or labored breathing.

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Acute chest pain

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A sudden and severe pain in the chest area.

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Tachycardia

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An abnormally rapid heart rate.

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Infection

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The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.

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Exercise Tolerance Test

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Used to determine if a client can tolerate removal of one lung in case of pneumonectomy.

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Bronchoscopy

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A diagnostic test used to examine the airways.