<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirusMost commonly seen during the fall and winterIncubation period of 18-72 hoursSecondary diseases are a major concern PneumoniaReye’s syndrome Children under … [Read more...]
S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus Influenza 5-10% are bacterial Usually follows a URI Clinical Presentation Shortness of … [Read more...]
S2 E056 Pneumonia
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia From oxford dictionary - Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. … [Read more...]
S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK!
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Pulmonary Circulation Pulmonary embolism A blockage of a main artery into the lungs by something that has traveled from somewhere else in the circulatory system Most often associated with a … [Read more...]
S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Pleural effusion Excess fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity which limits breathing by limiting the ability of the lungs to expand. Serous fluidBloodPusUrine? Clinical … [Read more...]
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