Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-A chronic inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles
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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Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles.

Answer: H
 Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by episodes of breathing difficulty, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness, often triggered by allergens or exercise.

Answer: D
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by obstructed airflow, making it difficult to breathe. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Answer: E
 Infant respiratory distress syndrome is a condition in newborns where the lungs are not fully developed and do not produce enough surfactant, making it difficult to breathe.

Answer: C
 Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages, causing symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching.

Answer: F
 Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx (throat), causing sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

Answer: J
 Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis, the flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, causing difficulty breathing and swallowing.

Answer: A
 Epistaxis is a nosebleed.

Answer: B
 Atelectasis is a condition where a part of the lung collapses or is not fully inflated.

Answer: G
 Hemothorax is a condition where there is blood accumulation in the pleural cavity, the space between the lungs and chest wall.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description