Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85% of cases are associated with smoking Multiple exposure and exposure to other toxins increases risk Five year survival rate is 15% Small Cell and Non Small Cell Complications SVC syndrome Compression of the vena … [Read more...] about S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease
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S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2
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 18Biggest risk factors are having the Flu or Varicella and being treated with aspirin30% fatality … [Read more...] about S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2
S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1
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 breath Cough can last for more than three weeks Wheezing Fever Labs, Studies and Physical Exam … [Read more...] about S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1
S2 E056 Pneumonia
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. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( … [Read more...] about S2 E056 Pneumonia
S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK!
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 deep venous thrombosis. Risk factors Virchow’s triad Imobility Hypercoagulable state Vessel … [Read more...] about S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK!
