Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBBronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease. The American Lung Association estimates that in the United States, bronchiectasis affects 350,000 to 500,000 adults.
Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBJul 23, 2022 · Presentation and Cause. The pleural space, which is situated between the parietal and visceral pleura, typically has 7 to 16 ml of fluid. 1 Hemorrhagic pleural effusion occurs when excess fluid accumulates in this space due to fluid production exceeding the removal rate. There are many etiologies that can cause pleural effusion.
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Gabapentinoid Use Linked to Risk for Severe COPD Exacerbations
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use gabapentinoids for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and other chronic pain have an increased risk for severe COPD exacerbations, researchers reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine.. Gabapentinoids (eg, gabapentin and pregabalin) are indicated for treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain.
Extended Anaerobic Coverage in Aspiration Pneumonia Has Risk, …
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Antibiotic therapy with extended anaerobic coverage is not associated with additional in-hospital mortality benefit among patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP), although it is associated with increased risk for Clostridioides difficile colitis in this patient population, according to study findings published in Chest.. Little evidence exists on the comparative effectiveness in ...
2024 GOLD Report Reflects New Research on COPD Management
WEBDec 8, 2023 · The 2024 GOLD Report, “Global Strategy for Prevention Diagnosis and Management of COPD,” not only includes guideline updates that reflect the latest research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); it also reflects some shifts in thinking about what’s important in COPD treatment, according to Claus Vogelmeier, MD, a lead report author and science committee chair for the Global ...
Flying With COPD: Expert Advice - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 30, 2018 · Given the growing population of individuals reaching advanced age, it is anticipated that more people with medical conditions will travel by air. 1 This projection underscores the need for healthcare providers and patients to be knowledgeable about adequate preparation for air travel to minimize the risk for adverse events. An estimated 12% of in-flight emergencies are attributed to ...
Oxygen-Driven vs Air-Driven Nebulizers for COPD Exacerbations
WEBOct 30, 2018 · In patients with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, the use of air-driven nebulizers avoids the potential risk of increasing the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide associated with the use of oxygen-driven bronchodilator administration, according to the results of a clinical trial conducted at Wellington Regional Hospital in New Zealand and published in ...
Upper Airway Obstruction - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 · History and Epidemiology. Upper airway obstruction is defined as the blockage of any part of the airway located above the thoracic inlet. It can be caused by a mild condition of nasal obstruction due to the common cold or to an obstruction requiring emergency ventilation, intubation, and surgical opening of the airway in order to avoid life-threatening conditions. 1,2
Trapped Lung Syndrome - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Trapped lung syndrome was first described in 1967 as a recognized complication of pneumothorax in patients with tuberculosis. 1 It is one of the three main causes of non-expandable lung (NEL), which is defined as the inability of the lung to fully expand into the thoracic cavity or ipsilateral pleural space. The other main causes are chronic atelectasis and an endobronchial lesion causing an ...