Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion - Pulmonology Advisor
Nov 15, 2023 — Hemorrhagic pleural effusion is considered an exudative pleural effusion. Exudative effusions occur when blood or lymph vessels are blocked due to inflammation, …
GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on …
Jun 28, 2024 — The GINA 2024 asthma update includes new guidance on medications, monitoring, treatment goals, remission, cough variant asthma, children, and more.
Trapped Lung Syndrome - Pulmonology Advisor
Nov 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 …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
Thoracentesis. 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 …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
Apr 12, 2024 — Pneumonitis. Pneumonitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the lungs that is triggered by allergens, environmental irritants, radiation therapy for cancer, and certain …
Air Embolism | Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology …
Apr 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 …
Restrictive Lung Diseases | Diagnosis & Disease Information
May 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 …
ACIP Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendations in Older Adults
Aug 23, 2024 — 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 …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
Apr 5, 2024 — Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the pleural space that is often the result of a traumatic injury. 1 Symptoms of hemothorax include chest pain and shortness of breath. …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
January 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 …