Re-expansion Pulmonary oedema (RPE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication, which can arise after a rapid decompressive treatment of pulmonary collapse secondary to pleural effusion, ...
Autologous “blood patching” has been used successfully for the treatment of persistent air leak in patients with spontaneous secondary pneumothorax. The case history is presented of a 19 year old ...
A nulliparous woman in her late 30s with a history of pericardial patch repair for atrial septal defect and completed treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis 9 years ago presented with chest pain, ...
Two patients subsequently had chest drains inserted as a result of asymptomatic radiological enlargement of the pneumothorax while inpatients. No patients deteriorated clinically during conservative ...
The thyroid medication levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at around the same time every day. You should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to one hour after taking it. There are ...
The aim of the article is to present species-specific differences in the sonographic diagnosis of pneumothorax (PTX) in pet rats. Methods: In total, 158 client-owned pet rats were examined during the ...
While myasthenia gravis is a chronic condition that doesn’t currently have a cure, treatment can improve symptoms and overall quality of life. Medications are often a key part of a treatment plan.
For both reasons, each person’s treatment plan will be different. Read on to learn about the types of MS treatments available. Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can reduce the frequency and ...
Combined airway valve therapy in severe emphysema improves lung function and walking distance for patients with heterogeneous disease, despite some risks.