respiratory resistance

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• Respiratory failure — is a medical term for inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system. Respiratory failure can be indicated by observing a drop in blood oxygenation (hypoxemia) and/or a rise in arterial carbon dioxide (hypercapnia), which can be written as… …   Wikipedia

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• Respiratory burst — (sometimes called oxidative burst) is the rapid release of reactive oxygen species (superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide) from different types of cells. Usually it denotes the release of these chemicals from immune cells, e.g., neutrophils… …   Wikipedia

• Respiratory physiology — is the branch of human physiology focusing upon respiration.Topics include:Volumes* lung volumes * vital capacity * functional residual capacity * dead space * spirometry * body plethysmography * peak flow meterMechanicsBreathing in, or inhaling …   Wikipedia

• respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction  any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human).  Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… …   Universalium

• Respiratory tract — In humans the respiratory tract is the part of the anatomy that has to do with the process of respiration.The respiratory tract is divided into 3 segments: *Upper respiratory tract: nose and nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, and throat or… …   Wikipedia

• Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin …   Wikipedia

• Resistance — Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand it. For example, some forms of staphylococcus are resistant to treatment with antibiotics. * * * 1. A force exerted in opposition to an active force. 2. The opposition in a conductor to the… …   Medical dictionary

• Respiratory minute volume — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs …   Wikipedia

• Respiratory effort-related arousal — Le Respiratory Effort Related Arousal (RERA) est un micro éveil associé à un événement de haute résistance. Il est caractérisé par un aspect d’accroissement progressif de la pression négative œsophagienne, éventuellement Temps de transit du pouls …   Wikipédia en Français

• Resistance, pulmonary — The opposition of the respiratory tree to air flow …   Medical dictionary