Pleural Abnormalities
The presence of air or gas in the pleural space
What is pneumothorax?
Is the chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchial mucosa that causes constriction of airways.
What is Asthma?
the passage of fluid and solid particles into the lung. Usually the R more than the L.
What is aspiration?
tumors associated with asbestos exposure
What is Mesothelioma?
occurs unexpectedly in healthy individuals (usually men) between 20-40 years of age.
What is spontaneous pneumothorax?
A common, preventable disease characterized by airflow limitation that is rarely reversible and often progressive
What is COPD?
collapse of the lung tissue
What is atelectasis?
related to smoking, metastasizes quickly, the worst prognosis
What is small cell carcinoma?
This activity is a risk factor for spontaneous pneumothorax.
What is smoking ?
hypersecreation of mucus and chronic productive cough that continues for at least 3 months of the year
excess water in the lung
What is Pulmonary Edema?
assosciated with smoking and COPD. Tends to not metastasize until late in the course
What is Non-small cell carcinoma?
Is the presence of fluid in the pleural space
What is Pleural Effusion?
Abnormal permanent enlargement of gas exchange airways with destruction of alveolar walls
What is Emphysema?
an excessive amount of fibrous or connective tissue in the lungs
What is pulmonary Fibrosis?
caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis and transmitted by airborne droplets
What is Tuberculosis?
is the presence of pus in the pleural space
What is empyema?
prolonged expiration is always present during this disease.
What us emphysema?
DAILY DOUBLE !!!!!!!!
The most severe form of lung inflammation and injury with the acute onset of bilateral infiltrates on x-ray, not explained by cardiac failure or fluid overload
What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
infection of the lower respiratory tract. Can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, or parasites.
What is Pneumonia