Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBThoracentesis. Thoracentesis, also known as a pleural tap, is a minimally invasive procedure performed to remove fluid or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs. Thoracentesis is used to obtain a fluid sample for diagnosing and/or treating various health conditions, including pleural effusions, cancer, and pneumothoraces.
Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Hemorrhagic pleural effusion is considered an exudative pleural effusion. Exudative effusions occur when blood or lymph vessels are blocked due to inflammation, infection, lung injury, or tumors. 3 Hemorrhagic pleural effusion is defined as an erythrocyte count greater than 100,000 cells/µl. 2. Symptoms vary based on the underlying disease and ...
Treatment Options for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ...
WEBJun 19, 2019 · Evidence for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), clindamycin, doxycycline, or minocycline was found to be based on limited data, according to a systematic review published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.. Currently, the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) recommends vancomycin and linezolid for ...
Nebulized Anticholinergic Therapy for Maintenance Treatment of …
WEBRevefenacin. Tiotropium. Umeclidinium. For select patients with COPD, nebulized drugs might offer an alternative to a breath-actuated, hand-held inhaler. 5 Adherence to inhaled medication in patients with COPD is low, with the nonadherence rate ranging from 50% to 80%. 6 Among the causes of nonadherence is the inability to use an inhaler as ...
Exploring Autoimmunity in Asthma: A Clinical Overview Plus Q&A
WEBMar 26, 2021 · Type 2 Inflammation. As described in the most recent Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) report, type 2 inflammation is found in approximately 50% of patients with asthma, and is characterized by cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, and IL-13. 4 These cytokines are often produced by the adaptive immune system upon recognition of …
Flying With COPD: Expert Advice - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 30, 2018 · Dr Khabbaza: Air travel subjects patients with COPD to lower oxygen pressures in the cabin, which is similar to breathing about 15% oxygen at sea level. 1 Patients with COPD have a lower respiratory reserve and are at a higher risk of developing hypoxemia during air travel. Additionally, patients with …
Viral Pneumonia | Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology …
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Viral pneumonia, a lung infection caused by a virus, is most commonly caused by influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus, measles virus, and coronaviruses. 1 As viral pandemics increasingly affect the global population — as seen in recent years with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and coronavirus disease 2019 ...
Updated CHEST Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy in Venous ...
WEBJanuary 21, 2022. Updates to the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) clinical practice guideline on antithrombotic therapy in venous thromboembolism (VTE) include recommendations on several Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome (PICO) questions covering a wide spectrum of VTE-related antithrombotic management scenarios.
Upper Airway Obstruction - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBMay 22, 2024 · 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 …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBJanuary 23, 2024. Thoracentesis, also known as a pleural tap, is a procedure performed to remove fluid or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs. 1 A minimally invasive procedure, thoracentesis is used to obtain a fluid sample for diagnosing and/or treating various health conditions, including pleural effusions, cancer, and ...