An Update on Temperature Management After Cardiac Arrest
What are the takeaways for practicing clinicians from a recent study on targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest?
Category : Lung Health : Health & Medical
Pro BNP in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients
Are serum levels of NT-proBNP dependent on tidal volume size, and how do they trend in patients who develop ARDS?
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Eases Emphysema Symptoms
Lung volume reduction surgery is not a cure, but it can decrease symptoms and increase longevity in people with emphysema.
Autoimmune Markers in Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema
Coexisting pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema could be a red flag. Find out why.
Arterial Blood Gases
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood to determine how well your lungs are working.
Causes of Breathing Problems
Oxygen is necessary for the function of the body, but there are many causes of breathing problems that can be acute or chronic. One of the common signs of difficulty involves noisy, fast breathing. Knowing what causes your breathing problems can help you develop a treatment plan and avoid possible a
Surveillance Cultures in Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
Are we getting a good return on surveillance cultures for healthcare-associated pneumonia?
The Disadvantages of Nasal Cannula
A nasal cannula provides compressed oxygen for those with a respiratory disorder.Oxygen image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comIf you have a heart or lung condition, you may require a nasal cannula---an apparatus designed to supplement respiratory function. While your cannula can boost...
What Are Nodules in Lungs?
Lung nodules, also known as pulmonary nodules, are round or oval lesions located in the lungs. The lesions can be benign, non-cancerous, or malignant, cancerous. According to Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., more than half of all lung nodules are benign. Though this is encouraging, there is also a risk of ma
Impact of Prevalence and Severity of COPD on Lung Cancer
Recent studies suggest that coexistence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might be independently related to a worse prognosis for lung cancer.
What Are Carotenoids
Some carotenoids may lower the risk of cancer. What are carotenoids?
Review of "Be a Survivor - Lung Cancer Treatment Guide"
A lung cancer treatment guide can be a lifesaver when you are first diagnosed with lung cancer. Check out this review of, "Be a Survivor - Lung Cancer Treatment Guide."
Why Some Patients Who Initially Survive Sepsis Later Die
Although some patients initially survive sepsis and septic shock, they later die. Researchers weigh in on why this may be.
Comparing New Treatments for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Which two treatments show the most beneficial effects for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment
This review shows FIP1L1-platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha-negative responders to imatinib which questions the existence of subentities with unrecognized tyrosine kinases-based mutations.
What to Drink to Clear Bronchial Tubes
Bronchial congestion is most commonly caused by an excess production of mucus in reaction to an inflammation of the bronchial tubes or airways. Bronchial congestion can be caused by allergies, asthma, the common cold or other diseases. Home remedies for the condition include drinking water, herbal t
Congenital Lung Disease
Congenital lung disease is any disease that thwarts the operation of the lungs and is present at a child's birth. Some children grow out of severe symptoms, as is often the case with asthma. Other diseases can be debilitating for most of the child's life or cause other problems such as brain damage.
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
Food Necessary for Keeping the Lungs Healthy
In order to keep their lungs healthy, most people know that they should not smoke or inhale too much second-hand smoke. But it is also important to eat a nutritious diet in order to keep your lungs and respiratory system functioning properly, and to help reduce your risk of developing some types of
Prognostic Value of Alveolar Volume in Systolic Heart Failure
Is alveolar volume a predictor of heart failure outcomes?