GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on …
2024年6月28日 · The GINA 2024 asthma update includes new guidance on medications, monitoring, treatment goals, remission, cough variant asthma, children, and more.
Nebulized Anticholinergic Therapy for Maintenance Treatment of …
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 directed. 6 Inhalers can be nearly impossible to use for patients who have a low inspiratory ...
Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion - Pulmonology Advisor
2023年11月15日 · Presentation and Cause. The pleural space, which is situated between the parietal and visceral pleura, typically has 7 to 16 ml of fluid. 1 Hemorrhagic pleural effusion occurs when excess fluid accumulates in this space due to fluid production exceeding the removal rate. There are many etiologies that can cause pleural effusion.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease. The American Lung Association estimates that in the United States, bronchiectasis affects 350,000 to 500,000 adults.
Trapped Lung Syndrome - Pulmonology Advisor
2023年11月15日 · 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 …
2024年4月29日 · 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 Epidemiology and Etiology of Air Embolism
ACIP Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendations in Older Adults
2024年8月23日 · The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that all adults aged 75 years and older and those aged 60 to 74 years who have an increased risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease should receive a single dose of RSV vaccine, as reported in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.. This summer, on June 26, the ACIP voted to update criteria adopted in ...
Flying With COPD: Expert Advice - Pulmonology Advisor
2018年11月30日 · Given the growing population of individuals reaching advanced age, it is anticipated that more people with medical conditions will travel by air. 1 This projection underscores the need for healthcare providers and patients to be knowledgeable about adequate preparation for air travel to minimize the risk for adverse events. An estimated 12% of in-flight emergencies are attributed to ...
Updated CHEST Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy in Venous ...
2022年1月21日 · Updates to the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) clinical practice guideline on antithrombotic therapy in venous thromboembolism (VTE) include recommendations on several Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome (PICO) questions covering a wide spectrum of VTE-related antithrombotic management scenarios.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
2024年4月12日 · Pneumonitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the lungs that is triggered by allergens, environmental irritants, radiation therapy for cancer, and certain medications. 1 Patients with pneumonitis experience shortness of breath, a dry cough, and chest pain. In many cases, these symptoms resolve by limiting exposure to the trigger.