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.
Oxygen-Driven vs Air-Driven Nebulizers for COPD Exacerbations
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Investigators sought to compare the effects of air-driven vs oxygen-driven bronchodilator nebulization on arterial carbon dioxide tension in 90 patients with acute COPD exacerbations. All participants randomly received 2 salbutamol 2.5-mg nebulizations, both driven by either air (n=44) or oxygen (n=45) at 8 L/min.
Pulmonary Edema - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNovember 15, 2023. Edema, the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, usually occurs in response to chronic illness, trauma, or medication use. 1 Several types of edema exist, including lymphedema, peripheral edema, and pulmonary edema. 1,2 Pulmonary edema occurs when extravascular fluid collects in the lung parenchyma. 3 Hospitalization ...
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 ...
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Pleural fluid is a transparent, serous liquid in the pleural cavity that lubricates the pleural surfaces and reduces friction during respiratory movements. 1 In clinical practice, pleural fluid holds substantial diagnostic value, providing insight into various pulmonary and systemic conditions. Pleural effusion — an excess of pleural fluid — is a common condition associated with a diverse ...
Asthma in the Elderly: Important Considerations for Diagnosis and ...
WEBJul 31, 2019 · Asthma affects between 4% and 13% of adults in the United States aged 65 years and older. 1 People in this older population are >5 times more likely to die from asthma than their younger counterparts. 1 Furthermore, by 2050, the number of people in the world aged 65 and older is expected to almost triple. 1 Yet, Asthma in the elderly remains under-recognized, undertreated, and a challenge to ...
GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on …
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Credit: Getty Images The GINA 2024 asthma update includes new guidance on medications, monitoring, treatment goals, remission, cough variant asthma, children, and more.
Updated CHEST Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy in Venous ...
WEBJanuary 21, 2022. 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.
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).