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DISNEA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- severe acute respiratory syndrome
1, record 1, English, severe%20acute%20respiratory%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SARS 1, record 1, English, SARS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a SARS-associated coronavirus. It was first identified at the end of February 2003 during an outbreak that emerged in China and spread to 4 other countries. 1, record 1, English, - severe%20acute%20respiratory%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atypical pneumonia, acute respiratory syndrome (ARS), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are signs or symptoms of SARS, not synonyms. 2, record 1, English, - severe%20acute%20respiratory%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20respiratoire%20aigu%20s%C3%A9v%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SRAS 2, record 1, French, SRAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère (SRAS) est une maladie grave causée par un [...] virus, le coronavirus du SRAS. Il se caractérise par des symptômes tels que fièvre élevée, toux et détresse respiratoire (respiration difficile, essoufflement). 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20respiratoire%20aigu%20s%C3%A9v%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pneumonie atypique, la pneumopathie atypique, le syndrome de détresse respiratoire aiguë (SDRA) et le syndrome de détresse respiratoire (SDR) sont des signes ou des symptômes du SRAS et non des synonymes. 4, record 1, French, - syndrome%20respiratoire%20aigu%20s%C3%A9v%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome respiratorio agudo y grave
1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20respiratorio%20agudo%20y%20grave
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SRAG 2, record 1, Spanish, SRAG
correct, masculine noun
- SARS 3, record 1, Spanish, SARS
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- síndrome respiratorio agudo severo 4, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20respiratorio%20agudo%20severo
correct, masculine noun
- SRAS 5, record 1, Spanish, SRAS
correct, masculine noun
- SRAS 5, record 1, Spanish, SRAS
- neumonía atípica asiática 6, record 1, Spanish, neumon%C3%ADa%20at%C3%ADpica%20asi%C3%A1tica
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infección del parénquima pulmonar, que cursa con fiebre alta(superior a 38ºC), tos, disnea o dificultades respiratorias, dolor de garganta y, con frecuencia, cefalea y dolor muscular. 6, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20respiratorio%20agudo%20y%20grave
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Respiratory Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- asthmatic breathing
1, record 2, English, asthmatic%20breathing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- asthmatic breath sounds 2, record 2, English, asthmatic%20breath%20sounds
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Harsh breathing with a prolonged wheezing expiration heard all over the chest. 1, record 2, English, - asthmatic%20breathing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "asthmatic breathing" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 2, English, - asthmatic%20breathing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Voies respiratoires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- asthme
1, record 2, French, asthme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- respiration asthmatique 2, record 2, French, respiration%20asthmatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dyspnée expiratoire accompagnée d'un bruit sifflant. 1, record 2, French, - asthme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "asthme" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 2, French, - asthme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Vías respiratorias
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- asma
1, record 2, Spanish, asma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- respiración asmática 1, record 2, Spanish, respiraci%C3%B3n%20asm%C3%A1tica
feminine noun
- respiración estertorosa 2, record 2, Spanish, respiraci%C3%B3n%20estertorosa
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad caracterizada por ataques de disnea espiratoria de duración variable, con tos, sibilancias y sensación de constricción debida al espasmo de los bronquios. Es producida por diversas causas; en muchos casos es una manifestación alérgica. 2, record 2, Spanish, - asma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"respiración estertorosa": la acompañada de estertores continuos o la ruidosa provocada por las vibraciones del velo del paladar en la respiración simultánea por la nariz y por la boca. 2, record 2, Spanish, - asma
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chokes
1, record 3, English, chokes
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manifestation of decompression sickness or altitude sickness characterised by dyspnea, coughing, and choking. 2, record 3, English, - chokes
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chokes
1, record 3, French, chokes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les médecins classent généralement les accidents de décompression, en deux types, selon leur degré de gravité. Les accidents de type I : Accidents cutanés (les puces et moutons). Accidents ostéo-articulaires et musculaires (les bends). Les accidents de type II : Les atteintes du système nerveux (compression médullaire ou neurologique). Les accidents de l'oreille interne (bulle au niveau des centres de l'équilibre). Les troubles respiratoires (les chokes). 2, record 3, French, - chokes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La douleur thoracique en plongée fait penser aux chokes dans le cadre d'un accident de décompression sévère, ou à la surpression pulmonaire lors d'une remontée à risque. 3, record 3, French, - chokes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sofocaciones
1, record 3, Spanish, sofocaciones
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La disminución brusca de la presión, por un ascenso excesivamente rápido, libera nitrógeno en forma de burbujas [...] Hay dos formas clínicas, según su gravedad : 1. La forma moderada, tipo I [...] 2. La forma grave, tipo II, afecta el estado general y se caracteriza por disnea, con sofocaciones(los chokes de los anglosajones), con dolor retrosternal, afectación del SNC [sistema nervioso central] y manifestaciones óseas. Se debe a la liberación de burbujas de nitrógeno en arteriolas pulmonares o cerebrales, así como en la médula ósea. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sofocaciones
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bronchi
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- severe bronchiolitis
1, record 4, English, severe%20bronchiolitis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 2, record 4, English, - severe%20bronchiolitis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bronches
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bronchiolite grave
1, record 4, French, bronchiolite%20grave
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 4, French, - bronchiolite%20grave
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bronquios
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bronquiolitis aguda
1, record 4, Spanish, bronquiolitis%20aguda
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bronquiolitis aguda es un proceso inflamatorio de las vías aéreas periféricas, generalmente precedido de infección de las vías aéreas superiores y rápidamente se manifiesta por tos seca en accesos acompañados de disnea y cianosis según la intensidad del proceso. La mayoría de las veces se presenta en forma aguda y epidémica en época invernal. 1, record 4, Spanish, - bronquiolitis%20aguda
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