What is Pertussis?
...inhalation Complications of Pertussis Pertussis can lead to various complications, especially in infants and young children [[1]]: * Pneumonia * Encephalitis (brain inflammation) * Seizures * Death Diagnosis of...
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What is Partial Removal of Lung: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to do deep breathing exercises to prevent lung infection and pneumonia. References: “Does Division of the Pulmonary Ligaments Affect the Outcomes after Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Retrospective Study of 72 Cases”...
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...including neutropenia (low neutrophil count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) increased risk of serious infection, such as COVID-19 or pneumonia. serious, possibly life-threatening bleeding, such as in the brain or...
What is a pulmonologist?
...conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer. * **Interventional Pulmonology:** Procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pleurodesis for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. * **Critical...
What is Premature Labor?
...prevent the lungs from collapsing – in the lungs. Transient tachypnea: A condition characterized by rapid shallow breathing. Pneumonia: An infection of the lungs that can cause breathing problems. Other...
Transoral Robotic Surgery: Preparation, Procedure, and Recovery
...to help ensure that you get adequate nutrition and don’t inhale food into your lungs, which can lead to pneumonia. A nasogastric tube runs through your nose and into your...
What is Infection Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...or middle ear infection Some of the most common illnesses caused by infection are: Common cold Influenza Pneumonia Strep throat Tonsillitis Sinusitis Depending on the cause, these infections may be:...
What is Reactive Arthritis?
...pneumoniae bacteria – which can cause a lung infection Other infections including Group A streptococci, acute tuberculosis, and some viral infections. It is not known exactly what predisposes a person...
What is Roseola Infantum?
...sneezes * Avoiding contact with people who are sick **Complications** Complications from roseola infantum are rare, but can include: * Febrile seizures * Encephalitis (brain inflammation) * Pneumonia **Prognosis** Most...
What is Acute HIV Infection?
...they are susceptible to severe illnesses such as chronic cryptosporidiosis, lymphoma, and pneumonia. Without treatment, a person with AIDS will typically only live around three years.[7] Treatment can slow the...