Necrotizing Pneumonia Necrotizing pneumonia is a severe form of pneumonia characterized by lung tissue necrosis, which can lead
Category: Pulmonology
Non-Resolving Pneumonia
Non-Resolving Pneumonia Non-resolving pneumonia is a term used to describe pneumonia that fails to show clinical or radiological
HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA
HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), also known as nosocomial pneumonia, refers to pneumonia that occurs 48 hours or
CURB-65
The severity of pneumonia is commonly assessed using scoring systems such as: CURB-65: C: Confusion (new onset) U:
COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA
COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) refers to an acute infection of the lung parenchyma occurring in individuals who
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR PULMONARY EMBOLISM
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR PULMONARY EMBOLISM 1. Wells Score for Pulmonary Embolism The Wells score is a clinical decision
CAVITY IN LUNGS: CAUSES
CAVITY IN LUNG CAUSES 1. Upper Lobe Cavities Tuberculosis (TB): Typically affects the upper lobes, especially in post-primary or
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a complex multi-system inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of non-caseating granulomas (clusters of inflammatory cells)
Red Flag Symptoms of Cough
This image lists red flag symptoms of a cough that may indicate a more serious underlying condition: