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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wheeze
1, record 1, English, wheeze
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wheezing 2, record 1, English, wheezing
correct
- sibilant rale 3, record 1, English, sibilant%20rale
correct
- sibilant rhonchus 4, record 1, English, sibilant%20rhonchus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormally high-pitched sound produced by breathing through partially obstructed or narrowed airways. 5, record 1, English, - wheeze
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wheezing may be localized or diffusely audible, is more prominent during exhalation, and is associated with prolonged expiration. 5, record 1, English, - wheeze
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "wheeze" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 6, record 1, English, - wheeze
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- respiration sifflante
1, record 1, French, respiration%20sifflante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sibilance 2, record 1, French, sibilance
correct, feminine noun
- râle sibilant 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A2le%20sibilant
correct, masculine noun
- wheezing 4, record 1, French, wheezing
correct, masculine noun
- sifflement 5, record 1, French, sifflement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bruit respiratoire anormal, de tonalité aiguë, parfois perceptible à distance, causé par le rétrécissement ou l'obstruction des bronches, notamment chez les asthmatiques. 6, record 1, French, - respiration%20sifflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les signes cliniques [de l'asthme] sont la toux, la dyspnée, les sibilances (respiration sifflante), l'oppression thoracique et l'expectoration. 7, record 1, French, - respiration%20sifflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «râle sibilant» et «wheezing» ont été privilégiés par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 8, record 1, French, - respiration%20sifflante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- respiración sibilante
1, record 1, Spanish, respiraci%C3%B3n%20sibilante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sibilancia 2, record 1, Spanish, sibilancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Presencia de estertores pulmonares de tonalidad aguda propios del período inicial de la bronquitis y del asma y que traducen un estrechamiento bronquial. 3, record 1, Spanish, - respiraci%C3%B3n%20sibilante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Cuadro clínico del asma aguda] Las sibilancias son audibles sin necesidad de fonendoscopio, la respiración es muy laboriosa, es evidente el uso de los músculos accesorios de la respiración y el paciente se nota muy taquicárdico. 3, record 1, Spanish, - respiraci%C3%B3n%20sibilante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las sibilancias traducen la existencia de broncoespasmo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - respiraci%C3%B3n%20sibilante
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Bacterial Diseases
- Bronchi
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- simple chronic bronchitis
1, record 2, English, simple%20chronic%20bronchitis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
J41.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 2, English, - simple%20chronic%20bronchitis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Maladies bactériennes
- Bronches
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bronchite chronique simple
1, record 2, French, bronchite%20chronique%20simple
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
J41.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 2, French, - bronchite%20chronique%20simple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
- Enfermedades bacterianas
- Bronquios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bronquitis crónica simple
1, record 2, Spanish, bronquitis%20cr%C3%B3nica%20simple
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bronquitis crónica simple se define como un aumento crónico o recidivante del volumen de las secreciones mucosas de los bronquios, suficiente para ocasionar expectoración(y generalmente también, por tanto, tos para expectorar). 2, record 2, Spanish, - bronquitis%20cr%C3%B3nica%20simple
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
J41.0: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud. 3, record 2, Spanish, - bronquitis%20cr%C3%B3nica%20simple
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Respiratory System
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pertussis
1, record 3, English, pertussis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- whooping cough 2, record 3, English, whooping%20cough
correct
- chincough 3, record 3, English, chincough
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acute contagious infection of the respiratory tract ... caused by Bortedella pertussis [and characterized by a] paroxysmal cough. 4, record 3, English, - pertussis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A37: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 3, English, - pertussis
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chin cough
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Appareil respiratoire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coqueluche
1, record 3, French, coqueluche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie infectieuse [et] contagieuse [des voies respiratoires] due à Bordetella pertussis et caractérisée par des quintes de toux spasmodiques. 2, record 3, French, - coqueluche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A37 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 3, French, - coqueluche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades bacterianas
- Aparato respiratorio
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tos ferina
1, record 3, Spanish, tos%20ferina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tos convulsiva 1, record 3, Spanish, tos%20convulsiva
correct, feminine noun
- tos convulsa 2, record 3, Spanish, tos%20convulsa
correct, feminine noun
- coqueluche 3, record 3, Spanish, coqueluche
correct, masculine noun
- tosferina 4, record 3, Spanish, tosferina
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad bacteriana aguda, producida por el bacilo Bordetella pertussis o, menos frecuentemente, por el bacilo Bordetella parapertussis, [caracterizada por] accesos de tos repetidos y violentos, que pueden ser seguidos de un silbido (estridor) al inspirar y, en ocasiones, de vómito. 3, record 3, Spanish, - tos%20ferina
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tosferina es originada por una bacteria llamada Bordetella pertussis. [...] La tosferina es muy contagiosa y puede ser grave. Suele transmitirse por contacto directo con una persona infectada o inhalando partículas que esta última esparce al toser. [...] Las complicaciones son fundamentalmente respiratorias; entre las más comunes están :bronquitis(inflamación de los bronquios) ;atelectasia(colapso del pulmón) ;enfisema(problemas en la entrada y salida de aire en los pulmones) ;otitis media(inflamación de los oídos) y sobre todo neumonías. Complicaciones neurológicas : convulsiones y encefalopatía(daño cerebral). 4, record 3, Spanish, - tos%20ferina
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pseudoephedrine
1, record 4, English, pseudoephedrine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pseudoéphédrine
1, record 4, French, pseudo%C3%A9ph%C3%A9drine
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pseudoefedrina
1, record 4, Spanish, pseudoefedrina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- seudoefedrina 2, record 4, Spanish, seudoefedrina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el mayor control se aplica en el ingreso de la pseudoefedrina al país, principal precursor químico para la fabricación de metanfetaminas y en consecuencia se redujeron drásticamente las importaciones de pseudoefedrina para la fabricación de medicamentos, sobre todo contra los resfriados y la bronquitis. 3, record 4, Spanish, - pseudoefedrina
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La producción ilícita de anfetaminas y otras drogas sintéticas y la elaboración de drogas como la cocaína y la heroína requieren diversas sustancias precursoras. Por ejemplo, la metanfetamina se produce ilícitamente con la efedrina o la pseudoefedrina como materia prima. Pero estas sustancias también tienen usos lícitos: la efedrina es un ingrediente de muchos antitusivos y la pseudoefedrina puede sacarse fácilmente de descongestionantes nasales que se venden sin receta. 4, record 4, Spanish, - pseudoefedrina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Respiratory Tract
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- irritant gas
1, record 5, English, irritant%20gas
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"irritant poison": A poison that causes irritation at the point of entrance or at the point of elimination. 2, record 5, English, - irritant%20gas
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Voies respiratoires
- Épiderme et derme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gaz irritant
1, record 5, French, gaz%20irritant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaz irritants. Corps dont l'action toxique résulte d'une inflammation des surfaces tissulaires avec lesquelles ils entrent en contact. L'inflammation se manifeste donc essentiellement au niveau du tractus respiratoire, de la peau et des yeux. On distingue : - les irritants primaires [...]. - les irritants secondaires. 2, record 5, French, - gaz%20irritant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Vías respiratorias
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas irritante
1, record 5, Spanish, gas%20irritante
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gas tóxico que produce irritación de las mucosas. 2, record 5, Spanish, - gas%20irritante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los gases irritantes como el cloro, amoníaco, ozono, dióxido de azufre y los óxidos de nitrógeno, pueden producir una traqueítis y bronquitis aguda, asociadas a constricción bronquial refleja y tos. 3, record 5, Spanish, - gas%20irritante
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-06-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Effects of Pollution
- Toxicology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- eye irritation
1, record 6, English, eye%20irritation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- irritation of the eyes 2, record 6, English, irritation%20of%20the%20eyes
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some contaminants (like certain vapours), if in contact with the eyes, may cause irritation and a burning sensation. 3, record 6, English, - eye%20irritation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Effets de la pollution
- Toxicologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- irritation des yeux
1, record 6, French, irritation%20des%20yeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Autre possibilité : ] effet irritant pour les yeux. 1, record 6, French, - irritation%20des%20yeux
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Se traduit souvent par "sensation de picotement". 2, record 6, French, - irritation%20des%20yeux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
- Efectos de la polución
- Toxicología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación ocular
1, record 6, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20ocular
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- irritación en los ojos 2, record 6, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n%20en%20los%20ojos
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las poblaciones de zonas en donde regularmente se detectan concentraciones elevadas de ozono atmosférico, muestran síntomas que se asocian con la presencia de los oxidantes fotoquímicos. Los síntomas referidos con más frecuencia son: irritación ocular, irritación en la garganta y nariz y resequedad de la garganta 1, record 6, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n%20ocular
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Efectos de la contaminación urbana sobre la salud.(...) Además de estas enfermedades [bronquitis, enfisema], se producen otras afecciones, como por ejemplo : irritaciones en las distintas partes del sistema respiratorio, irritaciones en los ojos, alteraciones en el estado de la sangre 2, record 6, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n%20ocular
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