Search results for "Pulmonology"
MKSAP Quiz: Gradually progressive dyspnea
A 74-year-old man is evaluated for a five-year history of gradually progressive dyspnea and dry cough without wheezing or hemoptysis. For the past 2 years he has had pain and occasional swelling in both knees. Physical examination shows no digital clubbing or cyanosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2011
Emphysema on CT may be an important independent risk factor for death
Emphysema found on computed tomography (CT) was associated with an increased risk for mortality among people without airflow obstruction or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/16/4.htm
16 Dec 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of dyspnea, cough
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2012
MKSAP Quiz: severe COPD with multiple exacerbations
A 72-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has very severe COPD with multiple exacerbations. She has dyspnea at all times with decreased exercise capacity. She does not have cough or any change in baseline sputum production. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/09/3.htm
9 Jun 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Abrupt onset of chest pain
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for the abrupt onset of right-sided pleuritic chest pain and moderate dyspnea seemingly triggered by an episode of vigorous coughing during symptoms typical of an upper respiratory infection. She smokes and has COPD. On physical examination, she appears uncomfortable but is not in respiratory distress. Pulmonary examination is significant for a prolonged expiratory phase but no wheeze; breath sounds are symmetrical bilaterally. In addition to hospital admission, what is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/mksap.htm
1 Jul 2013
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea in a patient with end-stage COPD
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for dyspnea at rest. He has end-stage COPD and is on a home hospice program. He has weight loss, reduced functional capacity, and muscle atrophy. His medications are ipratropium, salmeterol, fluticasone, albuterol as needed, and prednisone. He is uncomfortable, with chronic air hunger that has gradually increased over the past 2 weeks. Otherwise, his symptoms have been stable without change in cough, sputum production, or fever.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/3.htm
3 Feb 2015
Pneumothorax common after transthoracic lung biopsy, study finds
Patients who undergo transthoracic lung biopsy of a pulmonary nodule may be likely to develop pneumothorax, although hemorrhages are not common, a new study reports.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/02/4.htm
2 Aug 2011
PULMONOLOGY “Of all the patients that come here,we make ...
PULMONOLOGY. “Of all the patients that come here,we make a diagnosis of PE in about 10%to 20% of patients,” Dr.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/acpi-201303-pulmonology_t1.pdf
28 Feb 2013
Combination therapy for pulmonary fibrosis appears to increase risk of death, hospitalization
A combination of prednisone, azathioprine and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for pulmonary fibrosis prompted a trial to stop early after it showed an increased risk of death and hospitalization compared with NAC alone and with placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/6.htm
22 May 2012
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea, chest tightness in an adolescent athlete
Scoring system predicts risk for hospital readmission
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2010