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.
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 …
Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer News | Treatment & Research Articles
WEBFuture of CRISPR: Gene Editing Technologies Herald Landmark Clinical Trials. By Jennifer Leavitt, MS. Following the approval of Casgevy for the treatment of sickle cell disease, a crusade of clinical trials are centering the therapeutic potential of CRISPR technologies.
2024 GOLD Report Reflects New Research on COPD Management
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Shifts in Thinking About COPD. Although many changes in the 2024 report reflect new research released from January 2022 to July 2023 (148 new references in total), the updated report does more than just incorporate this new research, said Dr Vogelmeier. The new “consolidated” report continues to refine the definition of COPD and pre-COPD ...
Restrictive Lung Diseases | Diagnosis & Disease Information
WEBRestrictive lung diseases are respiratory disorders marked by diminished lung capacity stemming from a wide range of underlying factors, including changes in lung parenchyma or conditions that affect the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular system. 1 Restrictive lung diseases can be classified as pulmonary parenchyma diseases (intrinsic causes) or extrapulmonary diseases (extrinsic causes ...
New Definition Proposed for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
WEBA proposed new global definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) incorporates recent changes in clinical practice and scientific evidence. This definition, which builds upon the 2012 Berlin definition, was published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The proposed definition was developed after a ...
Exacerbation Risk Exists for Patients With All Levels of Asthma …
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Risk for exacerbations exists among patients with asthma regardless of control level, treatment adherence, or disease severity, according to study findings presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, held from November 10 to 14, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBJanuary 23, 2024. Thoracentesis, also known as a pleural tap, is a procedure performed to remove fluid or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs. 1 A minimally invasive procedure, thoracentesis is used to obtain a fluid sample for diagnosing and/or treating various health conditions, including pleural effusions, cancer, and ...
Managing COPD with Doxycycline and Prednisone - Pulmonology …
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Prednisone plus doxycycline was no more effective than prednisolone alone in prolonging the time between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, according to data published in Lancet Respiratory Diseases. 1. More than 80% of patients with COPD exacerbations are treated in an outpatient setting via pharmacologic therapy. 2 International guidelines include antibiotics as a ...
Upper Airway Obstruction - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Upper airway obstruction is defined as the blockage of any part of the airway located above the thoracic inlet. It can be caused by a mild condition of nasal obstruction due to the common cold or to an obstruction requiring emergency ventilation, intubation, and surgical opening of the airway in order to avoid life-threatening conditions. 1,2.