Chronic obstrucEmbolismTension pneumothoraxCOPDHypertensionFibrosisEmphysemaPneumoniaShortness of breAcuteAsthmaEdemaEtiologyPneumothoracesAspirationDiagnosisPleural EffusionCases of pneumothoraxRecurrentLungsDetect pneumothoraxCardiacComplicationSevereSecondaryOften results from ruptureMechanical ventilationRenalTraumaticComputed TomographyOccursDiseaseTuberculosisCatamenialIatrogenicLung collapseTraumaCystsAirwayClinicalSymptomsCritical CarePersistentBuildupFunction
Chronic obstruc7
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is airflow limitation caused by an inflammatory response to inhaled toxins, often cigarette smoke. (msdmanuals.com)
- The sudden onset of breathlessness in someone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, or other serious lung diseases should therefore prompt investigations to identify the possibility of a pneumothorax. (wikipedia.org)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases involving limited airflow and varying degrees of air sac enlargement, airway inflammation, and lung tissue destruction. (health.am)
- A 42-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was referred to the respiratory team due to shortness of breath on exertion and significant deterioration in pulmonary function tests. (bmj.com)
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe because air doesn't flow easily in and out of your lungs. (healthwise.net)
- Here, we tested whether telomerase mutations are a risk factor for human emphysema by examining their frequency in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (jci.org)
- This can be caused by conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia. (healthwise.net)
Embolism6
- Other conditions that can result in similar symptoms include a hemothorax (buildup of blood in the pleural space), pulmonary embolism, and heart attack. (wikipedia.org)
- Aidoc is highlighting research that demonstrates the company's technology at the ninth annual Pulmonary Embolism Symposium. (auntminnie.com)
- Pulmonary embolism and thrombembolic disease 30. (muni.cz)
- Acute massive pulmonary embolism was suspected. (hindawi.com)
- You think about a spontaneous pneumothorax, asthma, and a pulmonary embolism. (nols.edu)
- She doesn't fit the profile for a pulmonary embolism, but again, this stays on your list until symptoms resolve. (nols.edu)
Tension pneumothorax6
- This condition is called tension pneumothorax. (medlineplus.gov)
- This modality provides a rapid imaging option for diagnosis of pneumothorax, but this evaluation should not delay treatment of a clinically apparent tension pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
- Tension pneumothorax may occur after spontaneous pneumothorax, although it is more common after traumatic pneumothorax or with mechanical ventilation. (medscape.com)
- It is rare for a PSP to cause a tension pneumothorax. (wikipedia.org)
- Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and tension pneumothorax are previously unreported complications of shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression. (elsevierpure.com)
- Three patients developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and bilateral tension pneumothorax during or immediately after shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression. (elsevierpure.com)
COPD3
- Smoking increases the risk of primary spontaneous pneumothorax, while the main underlying causes for secondary pneumothorax are COPD, asthma, and tuberculosis. (wikipedia.org)
- You are wise to proceed with pulmonary function testing as that is the "gold standard" for establishing the diagnosis of emphysema/COPD. (medhelp.org)
- Our findings identify germline mutations in telomerase as a Mendelian risk factor for COPD susceptibility that clusters in autosomal dominant families with telomere-mediated disease including pulmonary fibrosis. (jci.org)
Hypertension6
- This is more common in cases of bronchiolitis obliterans, pulmonary fibrosis, or pulmonary hypertension. (medlineplus.gov)
- Complications like pneumothoraces and secondary pulmonary hypertension may shorten life expectancy. (nih.gov)
- Chronic pulmonary hypertension 31. (muni.cz)
- The cancer hypothesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension: are polyamines the new Warburg? (ersjournals.com)
- One of the possible injuries that may affect the patient during general anesthesia is known as barotrauma, which originates from a hypertension pneumothorax. (bvsalud.org)
- In view of this, the aim of this article is to report a case of hypertension pneumothorax, its diagnosis and treatment, as well to review the literature on this subject. (bvsalud.org)
Fibrosis5
- In severe cases, progressive massive fibrosis culminated in pneumothorax and respiratory failure. (cdc.gov)
- In families, emphysema showed an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, along with pulmonary fibrosis and other telomere syndrome features, but manifested only in smokers. (jci.org)
- The common reasons for prolonged hospitalization were mandatory isolation 28% (n = 62), hospital-acquired infections 17% (n = 37), acute respiratory distress syndrome 15% (n = 32), myopathy/neuropathy 14% (n = 31), pulmonary fibrosis requiring oxygen supplementation 14% (n = 31), and completion of COVID-19 treatment 12% (n = 25). (who.int)
- Pulmonary fibrosis is a well-known consequence of acute respiratory distress syndrome and affects the life of survivors (5). (who.int)
- For example, one study showed that while exposure of hamsters to low concentrations of polyacrylate dust in particle sizes capable of reaching deep lung structures did not cause pulmonary fibrosis, exposure to high concentrations of these particles did. (cdc.gov)
Emphysema1
- Telomerase mutation carriers with emphysema were predominantly female and had an increased incidence of pneumothorax. (jci.org)
Pneumonia1
- You're too low for high altitude pulmonary edema and since she is not ill, pneumonia is unlikely. (nols.edu)
Shortness of bre2
- In a larger pneumothorax, or if there is shortness of breath, the air may be removed with a syringe or a chest tube connected to a one-way valve system. (wikipedia.org)
- It is characterized by cyst formation in the lungs and often causes shortness of breath, cough, and even lung collapse (pneumothorax). (rochester.edu)
Acute7
- In acute disease, high levels of beryllium exposure can result in inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract and airways, bronchiolitis, pulmonary edema, and chemical pneumonitis. (cdc.gov)
- Pulmonary edema can be acute (occurring suddenly) or chronic (occurring more slowly over time). (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Acute pulmonary edema is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Sudden-onset (acute) pulmonary edema is a medical emergency. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pulmonary edema can be acute or chronic. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pulmonary edema also occurs as part of a condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe inflammation of the lungs that leads to significant breathing difficulties. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Acute pulmonary edema causes significant breathing difficulties and can appear without warning. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Asthma1
- Pulmonary care provides treatment for lung and respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, certain allergies and chest wall conditions. (healthonecares.com)
Edema10
- What is pulmonary edema? (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pulmonary edema is when fluid collects in the air sacs of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Treatment of pulmonary edema usually focuses on improving respiratory function and addressing the source of the problem. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pulmonary edema is a condition involving fluid buildup in the lungs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pulmonary edema occurs when fluid floods the alveoli. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pulmonary edema that results from a direct problem with the heart is called cardiogenic pulmonary edema. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Congestive heart failure is a common cause of cardiogenic pulmonary edema. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Causes of pulmonary edema that are not due to poor heart function are called noncardiogenic and are often the result of ARDS. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- If the pulmonary edema is chronic, symptoms are usually less severe until the body's system can no longer compensate. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Sometimes a chest X-ray can assist in the diagnosis of pulmonary edema. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Etiology1
- Recently, the etiology of catamenial pneumothorax has been more accurately diagnosed because of increased awareness and interest in the disease. (intechopen.com)
Pneumothoraces4
- Diagnosis of a pneumothorax by physical examination alone can be difficult (particularly in smaller pneumothoraces). (wikipedia.org)
- The majority of patients consulting doctors were women between 30 and 60 years of age who had pulmonary cysts and repeated pneumothoraces. (nih.gov)
- Of these, 100 % (28/28) had pulmonary cysts, 41 % (13/32) had spontaneous pneumothoraces, 26 % (8/31) had kidney cysts, 3 % (1/31) had renal tumors, and 53 % (18/34) had dermatologic manifestations. (medscape.com)
- We found that all individuals had pulmonary cysts, pneumothoraces were common, and cyst size and lower lobe predominant disease were associated with pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
Aspiration2
- Meconium aspiration syndrome is another cause of pneumothorax in newborns. (medlineplus.gov)
- Iatrogenic pneumothorax is caused by medical interventions, including transthoracic needle aspiration, thoracentesis, central venous catheter placement, mechanical ventilation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (msdmanuals.com)
Diagnosis2
- The diagnosis of pneumothorax is established by demonstrating the outer margin of the visceral pleura (and lung), known as the pleural line, separated from the parietal pleura (and chest wall) by a lucent gas space devoid of pulmonary vessels. (medscape.com)
- In this chapter, we will discuss all aspects of catamenial pneumothorax from diagnosis to treatment. (intechopen.com)
Pleural Effusion1
- Radiographic examination showed pleural effusion, pneumothorax (not drainable), and pulmonary opacity/consolidation. (vin.com)
Cases of pneumothorax2
- About 17-23 cases of pneumothorax occur per 100,000 people per year. (wikipedia.org)
- however, regarding literature, about one-third of all surgically treated cases of pneumothorax in women are diagnosed to be CPX [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. (intechopen.com)
Recurrent4
- Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by fibrofolliculomas, renal tumors, and pulmonary cysts with recurrent pneumothorax. (nih.gov)
- Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition in which spontaneous pneumothorax is recurrent. (intechopen.com)
- Recurrent pneumothorax which is associated with menstruation is named as "catamenial pneumothorax" (CPX). (intechopen.com)
- In the literature, CPX is defined to be a recurrent pneumothorax occurring up to 24 h before or within 72 h after the onset of menstruation [ 4 , 6 ], and on the other hand, not necessarily appearing every month [ 7 ]. (intechopen.com)
Lungs6
- Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the space inside the chest around the lungs. (medlineplus.gov)
- Very rarely, both lungs may be affected by a pneumothorax. (wikipedia.org)
- Pulmonary function tests show decreased airflow rates while exhaling and over-expanded lungs. (health.am)
- Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure breathing and how well the lungs are functioning. (ucsfhealth.org)
- A pneumothorax may become deadly if the pressure in your chest prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen into the blood. (healthwise.net)
- A pneumothorax can result from damage to the lungs. (healthwise.net)
Detect pneumothorax2
- A study by Cattarossi et al found that ultrasound was able to detect pneumothorax in all 23 affected patients. (medscape.com)
- In this imaging informatics scientific session, researchers will present a real-world performance study of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm designed to detect pneumothorax on routine chest x-rays from the intensive care unit (ICU). (auntminnie.com)
Cardiac2
- Healthy individuals will not notice this change, but those suffering from severe anemia, cardiac or pulmonary conditions could be at risk of severe hypoxia. (westjet.com)
- Young age, myocardial infarction, and potentially reversible causes of cardiac arrest such as hypothermia and pulmonary emboli predict a favorable result, especially when the arrest is witnessed and followed by prompt and good resuscitative efforts. (hindawi.com)
Complication3
- Iatrogenic pneumothorax is a pneumothorax that has developed as a complication of an invasive procedure, such as a pulmonary needle biopsy, placement of a central venous line, or positive pressure ventilation. (medscape.com)
- A traumatic pneumothorax can develop from physical trauma to the chest (including a blast injury) or from a complication of a healthcare intervention. (wikipedia.org)
- Iatronic pneumothorax results from a complication of a diagnostic or therapeutic intervention. (medscape.com)
Severe1
- It reports a cluster of five cases of workers with severe pleural and pulmonary disease, which developed within 10-12 months of working at a factory that manufactures and processes polyacrylate and other polymers for use in pharmaceuticals. (cdc.gov)
Secondary5
- Spontaneous pneumothorax may be either primary (occurring in persons without clinically or radiologically apparent lung disease) or secondary (in which lung disease is present and apparent). (medscape.com)
- Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in patients with underlying pulmonary disease. (msdmanuals.com)
- Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax is more serious than primary spontaneous pneumothorax because it occurs in patients whose underlying lung disease decreases their pulmonary reserve. (msdmanuals.com)
- A secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in the presence of existing lung disease. (wikipedia.org)
- Secondary objectives entailed description of the following: type and natural history of BHD-associated pneumothorax, pulmonary function characteristics, and relationship between cystic lung changes and pulmonary function. (medscape.com)
Often results from rupture1
- many observations suggest that spontaneous pneumothorax often results from rupture of a subpleural bleb. (medscape.com)
Mechanical ventilation1
- The pneumothorax can be occult (not readily apparent) in half of these cases, but may enlarge - particularly if mechanical ventilation is required. (wikipedia.org)
Renal1
- Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by dermatologic lesions, pulmonary manifestations, and renal tumors. (medscape.com)
Traumatic2
- Traumatic pneumothorax is caused by penetrating or blunt trauma to the chest, with air entering the pleural space directly through the chest wall, through visceral pleural penetration, or through alveolar rupture resulting from sudden compression of the chest. (medscape.com)
- Traumatic pneumothorax most commonly occurs when the chest wall is pierced, such as when a stab wound or gunshot wound allows air to enter the pleural space, or because some other mechanical injury to the lung compromises the integrity of the involved structures. (wikipedia.org)
Computed Tomography3
- however, it is much less sensitive than chest computed tomography (CT) scanning in detecting blebs or bullae or a small pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
- Primary objectives were to characterize cystic lung changes on computed tomography (CT) chest scanning and identify features that stratify patients at higher risk of pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
- All those with confirmed BHD were offered a clinical assessment by the Medical Genetics and Pulmonary services which included a history, physical exam, complete pulmonary function tests, and computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest and abdomen. (medscape.com)
Occurs5
- A pneumothorax occurs when some of the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in a baby's lung become overinflated and burst. (medlineplus.gov)
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in patients without underlying pulmonary disease, classically in tall, thin young men in their teens and 20s. (msdmanuals.com)
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax also occurs during diving and high-altitude flying. (msdmanuals.com)
- A primary spontaneous pneumothorax is one that occurs without an apparent cause and in the absence of significant lung disease. (wikipedia.org)
- Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a relatively uncommon lung disease that generally, but not invariably, occurs in cigarette smokers. (nih.gov)
Disease6
- Pneumothorax , which is the presence of air within the pleural space, is considered to be one of the most common forms of thoracic disease. (medscape.com)
- While cellular inflammation is prominent in early disease, more advanced stages are characterized by cystic lung destruction, cicatricial scarring of airways, and pulmonary vascular remodeling. (nih.gov)
- Effects of pulmonary function were minimal until the disease was fairly far advanced. (cdc.gov)
- reported increased odds of prolonged hospital stay among women, and among patients with fever and chronic kidney or liver disease, increased creatinine levels, or bilateral pulmonary infiltration (11). (who.int)
- A pneumothorax can also occur in people who don't have lung disease. (healthwise.net)
- Cyst size (OR 3.23, 95 % CI 1.35-7.73) and extent of lower lung zone disease (OR 6.43, 95 % CI 1.41-29.2) were the only findings associated with pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
Tuberculosis1
- In pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), the sputum conversion rate at 2 months is frequently used to evaluate treatment outcomes and effectiveness of a TB control programme. (who.int)
Catamenial1
- The incidence of catamenial pneumothorax has been underestimated for a few number of reasons. (intechopen.com)
Iatrogenic1
- [ 21 ] With the increasing use of invasive diagnostic procedures, iatrogenic pneumothorax likely will become more common, although most cases are of little clinical significance. (medscape.com)
Lung collapse1
- Pneumothorax is air in the pleural space causing partial or complete lung collapse. (msdmanuals.com)
Trauma2
- Pneumothorax can occur spontaneously or result from trauma or medical procedures. (msdmanuals.com)
- Head trauma, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, pulmonary contusions and internal bleeding may result. (petplace.com)
Cysts4
- Multiple pulmonary cysts and pneumothorax are the key signs for diagnosing BHD syndrome. (nih.gov)
- The pathologic features of BHD pulmonary cysts, however, are poorly understood. (nih.gov)
- Although BHD pulmonary cysts are frequently misdiagnosed as nonspecific cystic diseases, they are distinctly different in histopathology from other bullous changes. (nih.gov)
- Such modified BHD pulmonary cysts are virtually indistinguishable from nonspecific blebs and bullae. (nih.gov)
Airway1
- In anesthesiology, rapid and accurate the main applications of ultrasound in anes- diagnostic tools are for surgical emergen- thesia as airway evaluation, vascular access, cies, and ultrasound has become a neces- regional anesthesia, pulmonary ultrasound, sary and routine tool2. (bvsalud.org)
Clinical1
- As a result of AI-augmented workflow, routine studies with [pneumothorax] were accurately flagged by AI and received urgent clinical interventions," noted radiology resident Dr. Kaustav Bera, who will present the study. (auntminnie.com)
Symptoms4
- Many infants with pneumothorax do not have symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
- Contact your provider if your infant has symptoms of pneumothorax. (medlineplus.gov)
- It's unlikely a spontaneous pneumothorax would develop this dramatically in such a short time, but you really can't rule this out until the episode is done and the symptoms resolve. (nols.edu)
- Symptoms depend on the size of the pneumothorax. (healthwise.net)
Critical Care1
- The LAM Clinic is directed by Stephen R. Hammes, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Mary Anne Morgan, MD, Associate Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. (rochester.edu)
Persistent1
- Persistent pneumothorax is defined as a continued air leak from an in situ chest drain for more than 48 hours after insertion. (medscape.com)
Buildup1
- A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is a buildup of air in the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). (healthwise.net)
Function3
- Pulmonary function is frequently abnormal at presentation. (nih.gov)
- The PFT's results are as follow: Pulmonary function were within normal limits. (medhelp.org)
- Standard pulmonary function tests were also performed. (researchgate.net)