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Leukocytes and Systemic Inflammatory Response in PE Patients
Hemodynamic status and cardiac function are important factors for predicting pulmonary embolism prognosis, but they're not the only game in town. . ....More...
Angiogram of the Lung
An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow within the blood vessels of the lung....More...
Congestion & Rapid Breathing in a Child
The average child will catch at least 6 colds a year, according to Texas Children's Hospital. That's a lot of sniffles and sneezes. But, when a child has congestion AND rapid breathing, parents are justifiably concerned....More...
Pulmonary Medicine, March 2006
A review of emphysema and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction....More...
Role of Computed Tomography in Lung Cancer Staging
CT scanning remains the routine imaging procedure for staging patients with NSCLC, although a PET in addition seems to be a good approach....More...
Persistent Cough in Children
Most children will cough at different times throughout the year. Coughing may be disruptive and serious, or it may be a short-term condition that will go away on its own. The body produces coughs to help clear airways and enable the child to breathe. It forces out anything that's not supposed to be ...More...
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)-Related Information
A list of topics related to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)....More...
Alternative and/or Integrative Therapies for Pneumonia Under
Increasing antimicrobial resistance among common respiratory bacteria has created challenges in selecting the appropriate therapy for pneumonia, which is a major infection control problem because of its reported frequency, associated high fatality rate, and attendant costs, mainly for hospitalized p...More...
Cytotoxic Agents in Sarcoidosis: Which One to Choose?
Therapeutic management of Sarcoidosis is challenging due to the variations in disease manifestation and clinical course....More...
How to Alleviate the Symptoms of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a serious illness that occurs when the alveoli, or small air pockets, in the lungs fill with fluid and cause irritation and inflammation. The most common symptoms of pneumonia are wheezing, difficulty breathing, a persistent cough and a fever. In order to determine if you have pneumonia...More...
Zinc Reduces Pneumonia, Diarrhea In Children
A new report shows that zinc supplementation substantially lowers the occurrence of diarrhea and pneumonia, the leading causes of child death in the developing world....More...
What Does the Term Progressive Disease Mean?
Progressive disease is a term doctors may use to describe what is happening with a cancer? What does this term mean?...More...
Pneumonia Pathogens With ALI or ARDS?
What are the most common pathogenic bacteria for acute severe pneumonia with ALI or ARDS?...More...
What Is the Prognosis for Squamous Cell Lung Cancer?
What is the prognosis for squamous cell lung cancer, and what factors may increase or decrease life expectancy?...More...
What Are the Most Common Elements of the Oxygen Family?
The oxygen family consists of sulfur, selenium, tellurium, polonium and, of course, oxygen. The family's elements all have six "valence" electrons in their outer shell, and the metallic character of the elements increases as you move down the periodic table. Other characteristics that increase as yo...More...
Healthy Diet May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Lung Disease
Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to lower COPD threat in study...More...
Patient Misconceptions About Treatment Results With Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Chemotherapy doesn't cure most advanced cancers as many people believe. Knowing this, how can you hold on to hope?...More...
Aerobic Respiration in Animals
Respiration is a catabolic biochemical process which involves the release of energy as a result of the breakdown of complex materials, such as proteins and lipids, within the organism. All the animals depend on food for their living. This food is converted into energy through aerobic respiration by ...More...
Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space....More...
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