GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on …
Jun 28, 2024 · The GINA 2024 asthma update includes new guidance on medications, monitoring, treatment goals, remission, cough variant asthma, children, and more.
Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion - Pulmonology Advisor
Nov 15, 2023 · Presentation and Cause. The pleural space, which is situated between the parietal and visceral pleura, typically has 7 to 16 ml of fluid. 1 Hemorrhagic pleural effusion occurs …
ACIP Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendations in Older Adults
Aug 23, 2024 · The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that all adults aged 75 years and older and those aged 60 to 74 years who have an increased …
Restrictive Lung Diseases | Diagnosis & Disease Information
May 29, 2024 · Restrictive lung diseases are respiratory disorders marked by diminished lung capacity stemming from a wide range of underlying factors, including changes in lung …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease. The American Lung Association estimates that in the United States, bronchiectasis affects 350,000 to 500,000 adults.
Air Embolism | Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology …
Apr 29, 2024 · Air embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening medical condition that occurs when air bubbles enter the bloodstream, which can block the flow of blood to vital organs. 1,2 …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Pulmonology Advisor
Apr 12, 2024 · Pneumonitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the lungs that is triggered by allergens, environmental irritants, radiation therapy for cancer, and certain medications. 1 …
Pulmonary Function Testing - Pulmonology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · Overview. Pulmonary function testing is a common diagnostic procedure used to evaluate pulmonary function in patients who have symptoms of lung disease and risk factors …
Nebulized Anticholinergic Therapy for Maintenance Treatment of …
For select patients with COPD, nebulized drugs might offer an alternative to a breath-actuated, hand-held inhaler. 5 Adherence to inhaled medication in patients with COPD is low, with the …
Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure Devices: Effective for COPD ...
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have a sputum-producing phenotype, the use of an oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device has been …