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.
Namilumab Reduces Inflammation, May Improve Outcomes in …
WEBJanuary 26, 2022. A small study evaluated whether the use of 2 anti-inflammatories, namilumab and infliximab, could improve outcomes for patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. In patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia, treatment with usual care plus namilumab, but not infliximab, was associated with greatly decreased C-reactive protein ...
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 ...
Trapped Lung Syndrome - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 · 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 ...
Air Embolism | Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology …
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Air Embolism. Air embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening medical condition that occurs when air bubbles enter the bloodstream, which can block the flow of blood to vital organs. 1,2 When an air bubble enters a vein, it is referred to as a venous air embolism, while an air bubble entering an artery is an arterial air embolism. 1.
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 …
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 ...
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 …
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 …