Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBThoracentesis, 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. Restrictive Lung Diseases.
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 …
Metered Cryospray Improves Outcomes in Chronic Bronchitis in …
WEBJul 24, 2020 · Metered Cryospray (MCS), a radial spray which delivers programmed doses of liquid nitrogen (LN 2) to the tracheobronchial airways, was safe and effective for improving multidimensional patient-reported outcomes in patients with chronic bronchitis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.
Restrictive Lung Diseases | Diagnosis & Disease Information
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Restrictive lung diseases are respiratory disorders marked by diminished lung capacity stemming from a wide range of underlying factors, including changes in lung parenchyma or conditions that affect the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular system. 1 Restrictive lung diseases can be classified as pulmonary parenchyma diseases (intrinsic causes) or extrapulmonary diseases (extrinsic causes ...
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.
Managing COPD with Doxycycline and Prednisone - Pulmonology …
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Prednisone plus doxycycline was no more effective than prednisolone alone in prolonging the time between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, according to data published in Lancet Respiratory Diseases. 1. More than 80% of patients with COPD exacerbations are treated in an outpatient setting via pharmacologic therapy. 2 International guidelines include antibiotics as a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Exacerbation Risk Exists for Patients With All Levels of Asthma …
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Risk for exacerbations exists among patients with asthma regardless of control level, treatment adherence, or disease severity, according to study findings presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, held from November 10 to 14, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Wixela Inhub Therapeutically Equivalent to Advair Diskus for Asthma
WEBNov 25, 2019 · For patients with asthma or COPD, the therapeutic effects of Wixela™ Inhub™ (Mylan, Inc.) are equivalent to Advair ® Diskus ® (GlaxoSmithKline), according to study results published in the Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery.. Wixela Inhub is a generic equivalent of Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate [FP]/salmeterol fixed-dose combination).
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