Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
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Respiratory system manifestations of diseases of the respiratory tract or of other organs. |
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not used for indexing |
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specific sign or symptom (1966-1997) |
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory Categories.
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Anoxia - Clinical manifestation of respiratory distress consisting of a relatively complete absence of oxygen. |
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Hypercapnia - A clinical manifestation of abnormal increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood. |
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Hyperoxia - An abnormal increase in the amount of oxygen in the tissues and organs. |
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Hypocapnia - Clinical manifestation consisting of a deficiency of carbon dioxide in arterial blood. |
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Respiratory Sounds - Noises, normal and abnormal, heard on auscultation over any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT. |
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Sneezing - The sudden, forceful, involuntary expulsion of air from the NOSE and MOUTH caused by irritation to the MUCOUS MEMBRANES of the upper RESPIRATORY TRACT. |
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory Definitions and Terms
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