Pulmonary embolism

radiographic can make the difference between bronchiectasis due to cystic fibrosis which develops predominantly in the upper lobes, and bronchiectasis due to an endobronchial obstruction which causes more focal x-ray abnormalities. In addition, pulmonary function tests can establish the patient baseline, make the difference between obstructive and restrictive bronchiectasis and monitoring disease progression. Specific tests for suspected causes could be performed such as: sweat electrolyte tests…

So how does it affect us personally? As we live in these situations, the people directly inhale the bad air and our health is affected in a negative way. PM 2.5 pose a threat to our health because they can pass through are nose and throat, and they lodge deep in our lungs into our cardiovascular system. PM 2.5 aggravate diseases like asthma and bronchitis, and increasing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath (SLC, 2015). PM 2.5 also can aggravate heart problems, like congestive heart…

six common acute conditions which were heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and total hip/total knee replacement. According to the survey by the Leap Frog Group, in 30 days the number patients under heart attack were 300, under heart failure were 870, under pneumonia were 759, under chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were 581, under coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) were 161, and under total…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a term that covers several conditions. All of the conditions consist of blockage of air to and from the lungs and cause difficulty breathing. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and some types of asthma are the disease which fall under the COPD category. Figures from the World Health Organization say up to 50- 60 million people are diagnosed worldwide with COPD. This number is actually very low because a substantial number got undiagnosed. For…

the left. 2. due to chronic bronchitis (blue bloater) 3. This type of COPD is known to have "frequent episodes of right heart failure, and produces copious sputum resulting in coughing and respiratory infections." 4. Blue bloaters suffer from "pulmonary hypoxic vasoconstriction from the marked hypoxia and respiratory acidosis." 5. This leads to "right ventricular hypertrophy and cor pulmonale. The right heart failure then leads to "systemic venous congestion, peripheral edema, hepatic…

Pulmonary rehabilitation – support includes: promoting smoking cessation, healthy nutrition associated with comorbidities reducing risk factors, physical activity individualized exercise plans, proper medication use, adherence to prescribed medications, disease…

diagnoses include COPD (emphysema, cor pulmonale,) and possible stage I hypertension. 4. My diagnosis for Mason is pulmonary emphysema, which is an obstructive disease characterized by the enlargement of airways beyond the terminal bronchioles with destruction of alveolar walls resulting in loss of elastic recoil and airflow limitation. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of pulmonary emphysema with signs and symptoms, including dyspnea on exertion, cough with scant mucus, weight loss,…

an innate defence against these stimuli, where cilia is a part of this mechanism. Cilia, microscopic organelle extensions, beat orderly to propel mucus with embedded substances out of the respiratory system. When this mechanism becomes disrupted, pulmonary infections occur and chronic airway diseases may arise to be severe, emphasising the importance of cilia.…

You think it's asthma. The wheezing and shortness of breath makes you think that. Bit then, your throat becomes sore, your nose is running constantly, and you have a fever. Now, you realize it may be bigger than asthma. You now realize you have RSV. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV is a disease that causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is a very common infectious disease. It is so common that most children that have it were infected by the age of two. That does…

Vocal Cord Dysfunction Evaluation and Outcome of Conservative Treatment Abstract Objective: This article reports evaluation of 30 patients with Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and the outcome of conservative management program including voice therapy and breathing exercises. Study design: A prospective observational follow up study. Methods: Thirty consecutive referrals of refractory asthma patients and patients presented by laryngeal symptoms diagnosed as having VCD were assessed, treated and…