Geriatrics
B Geriatrics Definition Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the physiologic effects of aging and the diagnosis and treatment of persons who are 65 years of age…
Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity
A Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity Definition In some cases, the immune response to antigen is greatly exaggerated, a situation referred to as hypersensitivity. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening response that a…
Tuberculosis
L Tuberculosis Definition Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that is spread primarily by aerosol transmission. Incidence and prevalence In the past and before specific antimicrobial therapy, tuberculosis was a…
Restrictive pulmonary diseases
K Restrictive pulmonary diseases Definition Restrictive pulmonary disease is defined as any condition that interferes with normal lung expansion during inspiration. Typically, it includes disorders that increase the inward elastic…
Pulmonary embolism
Dalteparin 2500 units subcut once dailyEnoxaparin 40 mg subcut once daily Neurosurgery, eye surgery, or other surgery when prophylactic anticoagulation is contraindicated GCS ± IPC bid, Twice a day; GCS,…
Pulmonary edema
I Pulmonary edema Definition Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial and air-filled spaces of the lung. The mechanisms responsible for its development include an increase…
Pneumothorax and hemothorax
G Pneumothorax and hemothorax Definition Pneumothorax is the presence of air or gas in the pleural space. Hemothorax is the presence of blood in the pleural space. Incidence and prevalence…
Cystic fibrosis
F Cystic fibrosis Definition Cystic fibrosis is the most common life-shortening autosomal recessive disorder. Incidence and prevalence Cystic fibrosis affects an estimated 30,000 persons in the United States, with 1000…
Cor pulmonale
E Cor pulmonale Definition The term cor pulmonale or pulmonary heart disease refers to patients exhibiting pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) resulting in progressive right ventricular hypertrophy, dilation, and eventual cardiac…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Definition Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a “disorder characterized by abnormal tests of expiratory flow that does not change markedly over periods of several…
