Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Severe inflammation of the lung tissue which impairs gas exchange secondary to acute injury secondary to pulmonary edema Without treatment 90% of patients will die Things associated with the onset of ARDS The … [Read more...]
S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
