Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBThoracentesis. Thoracentesis, 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.
Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 — Hemorrhagic pleural effusion is considered an exudative pleural effusion. Exudative effusions occur when blood or lymph vessels are blocked due to inflammation, infection, lung injury, or tumors. 3 Hemorrhagic pleural effusion is defined as an erythrocyte count greater than 100,000 cells/µl. 2. Symptoms vary based on the underlying disease …
New Definition Proposed for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
WEBFeb 15, 2024 — A 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 …
GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on …
WEBJun 28, 2024 — The GINA 2024 asthma update includes new guidance on medications, monitoring, treatment goals, remission, cough variant asthma, children, and more.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBMay 31, 2024 — Pleural fluid is a transparent, serous liquid in the pleural cavity that lubricates the pleural surfaces and reduces friction during respiratory movements. 1 In clinical practice, pleural fluid holds substantial diagnostic value, providing insight into various pulmonary and systemic conditions. Pleural effusion — an excess of pleural fluid …
Upper Airway Obstruction - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBMay 22, 2024 — 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 …
Therapeutic Differences Among Inhaled Corticosteroids Used to …
WEBJun 26, 2020 — The TI — that is, ED 50 cortisol suppression/ED 50 AMP PC 20) — was considerably wider with FF (18.55) than with FP (1.84) or BUD (1.31). This was still apparent even when the ED 50 for efficacy was measured using only the last administered PM dose, which yielded TI values for FP of 3.67 and for BUD of 2.63, which were still …
Pulmonary Edema - Pulmonology Advisor
WEBNov 15, 2023 — Edema, the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, usually occurs in response to chronic illness, trauma, or medication use. 1 Several types of edema exist, including lymphedema, peripheral edema, and pulmonary edema. 1,2 Pulmonary edema occurs when extravascular fluid collects in the lung parenchyma. 3 Hospitalization for …
Pirfenidone Has Similar Efficacy, Fewer Adverse Events Than …
WEBMay 8, 2024 — The investigators saw a decreased risk for treatment withdrawal among patients on pirfenidone vs those on nintedanib (hazard ratio, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46-0.94; P =.002). In those using nintedanib vs pirfenidone, treatment discontinuations due to any cause were 64.0% vs 54.4%, respectively; discontinuation due to adverse events were …
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 ...