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Dermatologic Manifestations of Pulmonary Disease

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What Is Multifocal Pneumonia? Here's What to Know, According to Doctors

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Respiratory disease - Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia

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lung cavity treatment :: Article Creator

Dermatologic Manifestations of Pulmonary Disease

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bacteria in your lungs :: Article Creator Pneumonia Symptoms At Night: 5 Warning Signs Your Lungs Are Damaged And Filled With Fluid Pneumonia Symptoms At Night: 5 Warning Signs of Severe Lung Infection That Appear After 10PM. Pneumonia Symptoms At Night: 5 Warning Signs Your Lungs Are Damaged And Filled With Fluid Pneumonia Symptoms At Night: Pneumonia is a serious inflammatory lung condition marked by infection in the alveoli, the tiny air sacs essential for breathing. Different pathogens can cause this infection, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The seriousness of pneumonia can range from mild ailments to life-threatening situations, especially affecting young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. On World Pneumonia Day, let's understand how to spot this condition early and prevent the lungs from getting damaged completely. What Causes Pneumonia? Pneumonia can arise from various pathogens. Th

What Is Multifocal Pneumonia? Here's What to Know, According to Doctors

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viral pneumonitis symptoms :: Article Creator Walking Pneumonia On The Rise: What You Need To Know Walking pneumonia is on the rise, especially in kids. Learn the signs, spread, and why it's different from the common cold. Highlights: Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia, mainly affecting children, teens, and young adults, spreading slowly through respiratory droplets Symptoms like persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and fatigue can last weeks, requiring antibiotics for quicker recovery Rising cases may be linked to immunity gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic, warm weather, and improved testing capabilities Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection- or "walking pneumonia"- is on the rise in the United States, particularly among children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (1). 'Walking pneumonia cases are rising, especially among kids. Symptoms include a lingering dry cough & che

Review of the Chest CT Differential Diagnosis of Ground-Glass Opacities in the COVID Era | Radiology

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lung abscess and pneumonia :: Article Creator Pneumonia Treatment And Prevention Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in adults, and it can be prevented with vaccines. There are two types of vaccines to build immunity to pneumonia and other forms of pneumococcal disease: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for all adults age 50 and older. People in these groups should receive PCV20 or PCV21, or PCV15 followed by PPSV23. Anyone ages 19 to 49 with certain risk factors that increase their odds of infection complications should talk with their healthcare providers about whether they would benefit from vaccination as well; the type of vaccine and number of doses may vary. Adults at increased risk include smokers, people with conditions that weaken the immune system (such as HIV or AIDS), and patients with chronic illnesses or ongoing health challenges (s

Lung microbiome: new insights into the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases

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Respiratory disease - Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia

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copd illness :: Article Creator The Importance Of Screening For Loneliness In COPD & Asthma Photo Credit: Sinenkiy Loneliness is a key risk factor for symptom exacerbations and hospitalizations in people with COPD, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Loneliness appears to be a more important risk factor for symptom exacerbations and acute health service use among adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than asthma, according to study findings published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. "Given the long-term suffering involved among those with COPD, feelings of loneliness may grow more meaningful over time, whereas those with asthma may be less impacted given the acute nature of the symptomology," wrote corresponding author Patric J. Leukel and colleagues. The study compared the relative association of loneliness and low social support with respiratory health in people w

4 key things to know about lung infections caused by fungi

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neck tuberculosis :: Article Creator Brits Warned To See A Doctor If You Have A Certain Type Of Cough Tuberculosis is on the rise in England (Image: Getty Images) If you have this certain type of cough, you should see a doctor urgently as one type of illness is on the rise. Cases of tuberculosis have increased in England, according to data from earlier this year, reports The Mirror. While coughs are common in the winter months, this year you should make sure you monitor your cough if you have one. If it lasts longer than you think it should, this could mean you should book a doctor's appointment. In February, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in its annual tuberculosis (TB) report that cases rose by over 10% in 2023 compared to 2022. If your cough has certain symptoms, you should see a doctor (Image: Getty Images) The UKHSA said: "The rise signals a rebound of TB cases to above the pre-COVID-19-pan

Lung Cancer and Coughing Up Blood: When to See a Doctor

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bronchial pneumonia x ray :: Article Creator What An MD Wants You To Know About White Lung Pneumonia This Sick Season As cold and flu season rolls around, respiratory illnesses are often top of mind for many of us. Recently, terms like "white lung syndrome" and "white lung pneumonia" have made headlines, raising concerns for those at an increased risk of respiratory viruses. But what is white lung pneumonia and how worried should you be about a pneumonia outbreak this sick season? To find out, we connected with a board-certified pulmonologist. What is white lung pneumonia? While the term white lung pneumonia may sound scary, it's technically not a medical condition. Rather, it's "a term doctors use when pneumonia shows up as white areas on a chest X-ray because of fluid and swelling in the lungs," explains Raj Dasgupta, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist and Chief Medical Advisor for Fortune Recommends Healt