Pneumonia

A 22 months old girl, known case of P22 phox-deficient CGD, admitted to our center with a history of prolonged productive cough unresponsive to outpatient treatments. In her past history, she had an older sibling, who was a known case of CGD, but she had received the routine vaccination, including BCG and had developed BCG-adenitis at the age of 8 months old for which Investigations were negative for mycobacterium tuberculosis and she was prescribed prophylactic dose of…

In the United States each year 55,227 people die of pneumonia. 1 In February of 2015 my mother became part of that statistic. There came a time while she was in the hospital where a decision to stop the machines that were keeping her alive had to be made. Having to make such a choice changed who I was. Although tragic, losing a parent has provoked growth and a desire for a fuller life. This experience shaped a variety of my goals and dreams, including academic and vocational. At the time of my…

Serratia genre includes Gram negative rod- shape bacteria, aerobe facultative anaerobe and chemo-oganotrophic with low nutrional requirements. According to Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, Serratia genre belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family and includes 12 species 1,2. They are widespread in the natural environment, being isolated from soil, water and different plants (vegetables, mushrooms, grasses, mosses, trees)1,2,3. Serratia marcescens grows at 37°C, but it can grow in…

1 Emphysema 2 Pulmonary fibrosis – likely asbestosis 3 Type 2 diabetes 4 Hypertension 5 Depression Thank you for Lindsay Cullen. Unfortunately, a referral letter was not available at the time of consultation, but I gather Lindsay is a retired Telstra maintenance worker who reports asbestos exposure over a ten-year period, up until 25 years ago. Lindsay is also an ex-smoker of approximately 20 pack-years, having ceased this habit 25 years ago. As you are aware, for a number of years Lindsay…

2. Describe the pathophysiology of COPD Patients with COPD are always associated with smoking. This diease is develops from prolonged exposure through inhalation of harmful or poisonous particles such as nicotines from smoking, dust, fumes and air pollutions. These irritants can stimulate the inflammation of airways and irritates the lungs. (Lewis et al., 2014 p732). When this irritants is being inhaled, the cilia in the lungs are damaged that causes persistent cough and increase mucus…

The respiratory system comprises many organs, such as the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tube, and the lungs, that all have responsibilities to ensure that the body receives the right amount of airflow. However, when the respiratory system is exposed to pathogens, or it is not protected, it can create problems such as, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), orthopnea, and many other minor or major diseases that can cause a patient 's respiratory system to…

this by binding to the bacterial ribosome’s 50S subunit, which in turn leads to the bacteria being limited and unable to grow and multiply. As a result, the bacteria die. The microbes affected by Azithromycin are generally bacteria like: Chlamydia pneumonia, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes and many others On July 2nd, Justin returned to the doctor with both his mother and sister. All three patients found it painful to take a deep…

Legionnaires’ Disease Suzanne Kery HIT 112-Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Professor: Kathy Taylor June 8, 2016 Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by a gram-negative bacteria, Legionella pneumophila (VanMeter and Hubert, p.286). This bacteria can be found almost anywhere; however, this microbe thrives in warm, moist environments, such as pools, spas, hot tubs and air conditioning units. Legionnaires’ disease is transferred through the inhalation…

sick child to the pediatrician. Here are some suggestions on when it's good to call your child's doctor for advice. When Your Child Has Trouble Breathing Colds usually clear up on their own, but they can sometimes develop into bronchitis or even pneumonia. One sign your child's condition is more serious than a cold is when you notice breathing difficulties. This could be wheezing, a rattling sound in the chest, and struggling for air. Call your doctor right away when you notice breathing…

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi, that bring air into the lungs. Inflammation is a chemical reaction in the body that produces redness, swelling, and pain. When the cells lining the bronchi are irritated, the tiny hairs (cilia) that normally trap and eliminate things from the outside stop working. Formation of material associated with irritation swelling also increases; causing the passages to become clogged. The same viruses that cause colds, often cause acute…