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.
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WEBFDA Alert: Pulmonology Drug Approvals and Recalls, Medical Device Updates. By Ellen Strenger. Over the summer, the FDA approved an adult RSV vaccine and a pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine and issued several medical device recalls.
PAH: Changing Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and the …
WEBAlthough the 2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for Pulmonary Hypertension cover the whole spectrum of PH, these updated guidelines include “an emphasis on diagnosing and treating pulmonary arterial hypertension.” 4 Within the 2022 guidelines, the principal diagnostic algorithm for PH has been streamlined to a 3-step approach 3 that includes:. suspicion by first-line physicians;
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 ...
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 …
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 ...
Upper Airway Obstruction - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 · 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.
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 ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Pulmonology …
WEBOverview. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of conditions that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis and is characterized by progressive airflow limitation and tissue destruction. 1 It is associated with structural changes in the lungs due to chronic inflammation, typically caused by prolonged exposure to noxious ...
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