MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term meaning bleeding from the lungs is ____
A
pheumorrhalgia
B
effusion
C
apnea
D
asthma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pulmonary hemorrhage, also referred to as massive hemoptysis, is a potentially life-threatening condition involving bleeding from the pulmonary or bronchial vasculature which is usually due to higher pressure of the bronchial system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hemorrhage from the mucous membranes of the trachea is called tracheorrhagia. The word hemorrhage is just a fancy term for bleeding, usually profuse bleeding. Tracheo-refers to the trachea, the windpipe.

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