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Pneumonia in seniors can rapidly become so severe that medical doctors can do very little except put the patient in palliative or hospice care. ... Seniors 65 and over are at an increased risk of ...
The inflammation caused by this reaction can rapidly cause similar findings seen in aspiration pneumonia, such as an elevated WBC (white blood cell) count, radiologic findings, and fever. [19] However, it is important to note that the findings of chemical pneumonitis are triggered by inflammation not caused by infection, as seen in aspiration ...
Whispered pectoriloquy refers to an increased loudness of whispering noted during auscultation with a stethoscope on the lung fields on a patient's torso. [1]Usually spoken sounds of a whispered volume by the patient would not be heard by the clinician auscultating a lung field with a stethoscope.
Atypical pneumonia, also known as walking pneumonia, [1] is any type of pneumonia not caused by one of the pathogens most commonly associated with the disease. Its clinical presentation contrasts to that of "typical" pneumonia. A variety of microorganisms can cause it. When it develops independently from another disease, it is called primary ...
WellPoint Urges Seniors to Get Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines For older adults, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The seasonal flu can be serious for ...
Pope Francis’ condition is “slightly improving” and he continues to have no fever, the Vatican said on Thursday evening, adding that he carried out work activities after receiving Eucharist ...
Carbon dioxide over 50 mmHg or pH under 7.35 while breathing room air; Hematocrit under 30 percent; Creatinine over 1.2 mg/dl or blood urea nitrogen over 20 mg/dl; White-blood-cell count under 4 × 10^9/L or over 30 × 10^9/L; Neutrophil count under 1 x 10^9/L; X-ray findings indicating hospitalization include: Involvement of more than one lobe ...
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia; Other names: Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia [1] Micrograph showing a Masson body (off center left/bottom of the image – pale circular and paucicellular), as may be seen in cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. The Masson body plugs the airway.