Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-Another term for a nosebleed
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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Epistaxis is another term for a nosebleed.

D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic lung disease characterized by the obstruction of airflow that interferes with normal breathing.

E) Infant respiratory distress syndrome
 Infant respiratory distress syndrome is a lung disorder that occurs in premature infants and is characterized by a lack of surfactant, a substance that helps to keep the air sacs in the lungs open.

H) Asthma
 Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes of airway narrowing and obstruction, leading to breathing difficulties.

I) Chronic bronchitis
 Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.

J) Epiglottitis
 Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening condition in which the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that covers the windpipe, becomes inflamed and obstructs the flow of air to the lungs.

Answer: A, D, E, H, I, J

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description