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.
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 ...
USPSTF Updated Guidance on Lung Cancer Screening With LDCT
WEBJune 2, 2021. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a new, updated recommendation statement on lung cancer screenings with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). The full statement was published in a recent edition of JAMA. 1. A New, Updated Recommendation for Annual Lung Cancer Screening.
PAH: Changing Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and the …
WEBMay 19, 2023 · Although 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;
Endobronchial Valve Therapy: A Nonsurgical Option for Advanced ...
WEBNovember 28, 2018. In patients whose chronic advanced emphysema limits daily activity, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) therapy with valve replacement may offer a nonsurgical option. 1,2 Valve replacement improves exercise tolerance, lung function, and quality of life (QoL). 1,2 Emerging evidence shows that valve replacement may offer ...
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 ...
Pulmonary Function Testing - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Pulmonary function testing is an essential part of a diagnostic workup for patients who present with persistent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath (dyspnea), exertional cough, and/or chest pain. 2 Pulmonary function tests assist in the identification of respiratory system abnormalities. Pulmonary function tests also can assist in the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.