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
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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!
S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE
Pleural effusion Excess fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity which limits breathing by limiting the ability of the lungs to expand. Serous fluidBloodPusUrine? Clinical Presentation DyspneaCoughChest pain Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Bronchial breath soundsEgophony (on … [Read more...] about S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE
S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks.
Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis The development of scar tissue within the lungs Clinical presentation DyspneaDry coughChest discomfort Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Fine crackles at the bases may be presentFEV1 is reducedFVC is reducedLung … [Read more...] about S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks.
