Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-an incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung for any reason
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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Atelectasis is an incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung for any reason.

Answer: G
 Hemothorax is the presence of blood in the pleural cavity, usually resulting from trauma.

Answer: E
 Infant respiratory distress syndrome is a lung disorder in premature infants in which the baby's lungs are immature and insufficiently developed.

Answer: D
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic lung disease characterized by difficulty breathing, coughing, and often resulting in shortness of breath and chest tightness.

Answer: H
 Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the airways and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, causing difficulty breathing and wheezing.

Answer: I
 Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes, resulting in excess mucus production and chronic cough.

Answer: C
 Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages, causing symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion.

Answer: F
 Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat, causing symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes.

Answer: J
 Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe during swallowing, causing difficulty breathing and potentially life-threatening airway obstruction.

Answer: A
 Epistaxis is bleeding from the nose, which can be caused by injury, dry air, or certain medical conditions.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description