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The progression of the condition can be monitored by marking the boundaries of the emphysema on the patient's skin. [32] Since treatment usually involves dealing with the underlying condition, cases of spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema may require nothing more than bed rest, medication to control pain, and perhaps supplemental oxygen. [5]
A wheeze is a clinical symptom of a continuous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the respiratory airways during breathing. [1] For wheezes to occur, part of the respiratory tree must be narrowed or obstructed (for example narrowing of the lower respiratory tract in an asthmatic attack), or airflow velocity within the respiratory tree must be heightened.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. [ 3 ] [ 14 ] Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough , chest pain , fever, and difficulty breathing . [ 15 ]
Other symptoms to note: Acne is the most common skin condition affecting Americans, Dr. Zeichner says, so you likely have experience with pimples already. The causes vary, but are often rooted in ...
Bacterial pneumonia—which is the most common type of pneumonia—tends to be more serious than other types, the ALA noted. Causes of “white lung” syndrome
Cases of walking pneumonia have been increasing. What is walking pneumonia? How many cases have there been in Ohio? Here's what to know
The prognosis of some idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, e.g. idiopathic usual interstitial pneumonia (i.e. idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), are very poor and the treatments of little help. This contrasts the prognosis (and treatment) for hypersensitivity pneumonitis, which is generally fairly good if the allergen is identified and exposures to ...
The condition was first described in 1967. [1] Although the terminology of "adult respiratory distress syndrome" has at times been used to differentiate ARDS from " infant respiratory distress syndrome " in newborns, the international consensus is that "acute respiratory distress syndrome" is the best term because ARDS can affect people of all ...