Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
compromised airways
English answer:
weakened respiratory tract
Added to glossary by
NancyLynn
Jul 20, 2005 15:29
19 yrs ago
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English term
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compromised airways
English
Medical
Medical (general)
My text is a pharmaceutical SPC. One sentence reads "Caution must be exercised in the management and treatment of patients with compromised airways by limitation or careful monitoring of antihistamine and other sedative medication use."
I understand the concept but would like a precise definition, possibly relating it to specific conditions, to be able to cselect the best Swedish phrasing.
I understand the concept but would like a precise definition, possibly relating it to specific conditions, to be able to cselect the best Swedish phrasing.
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| 4 +9 | weakened respiratory tract |
NancyLynn
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| 3 +1 | See explanation below... |
Tony M
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5 mins
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weakened respiratory tract
these subjects have a chronic condition, such as asthma, which means that their breathing apparatus is vulnerable and this needs to be taken into consideration when treating them with antihistamines
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Sinziana Paltineanu (X)
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Tony M
: Yes, 'weakened' was exactly the word I was searching ofr!
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Elizabeth Rudin
: Respiratory tract impairment caused by asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.
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Clauwolf
24 mins
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flipendo
41 mins
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Can Altinbay
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Dave Calderhead
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David Knowles
: "compromised" = "weakened" in medic-speak!
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Jörgen Slet
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to both of you!"
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8 mins
See explanation below...
It means that the air passages to the lungs (and possibly the lungs themselves) are in some way operating at less than usual efficiency. I don't think you can really say it is related to one specific disease, though it may be a symptom of very many dieases.
'compromised' in medical (and other formal) contexts means 'not functioning up to normal standards' or 'at risk' --- think of 'compromised security', and 'compromised immune system'
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Note added at 9 mins (2005-07-20 15:39:12 GMT)
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Nancy has hit the nail on the head with \'weakened\'
'compromised' in medical (and other formal) contexts means 'not functioning up to normal standards' or 'at risk' --- think of 'compromised security', and 'compromised immune system'
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Note added at 9 mins (2005-07-20 15:39:12 GMT)
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Nancy has hit the nail on the head with \'weakened\'
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