Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-A life-threatening condition caused by a lack of surfactant in the lung that affects premature infants
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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Infant respiratory distress syndrome is a life-threatening condition caused by a lack of surfactant in the lung that affects premature infants.

Answer: B
 Atelectasis is the collapse or closure of a lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange.

Answer: C
 Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavity lining.

Answer: D
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic lung disease characterized by difficulty breathing, cough, and excess mucus production.

Answer: A
 Epistaxis is bleeding from the nose.

Answer: F
 Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, resulting in a sore throat.

Answer: G
 Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung.

Answer: H
 Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by episodes of airway obstruction, shortness of breath, and wheezing.

Answer: I
 Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes.

Answer: J
 Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the epiglottis, which can cause difficulty breathing and swallowing.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description