FALLEN LUNG SIGN The fallen lung refers to a diagnostic but uncommon CT sign of complete or near complete bronchial transection, in which the collapsed lung falls away from the hilum toward the lateral and posterior chest wall or diaphragm with supine positioning (Fig. 19).19 Normally, the lun...
Because asthma causes resistance, or obstruction, to exhaled air, it is called obstructive lung disease. The medical term for such lung conditions ischronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseorCOPD. COPDis actually a group of diseases that includes not only asthma but alsochronic bronchitisandemphysema. So...
They’re usually harmless but can lead to problems such as a collapsed lung, coughing up blood, infection, or pleural effusion, which is fluid buildup between the lining of your lung and your chest cavity. Interstitial lung diseases, which involve scarring of the lung tissue, and pulmonary ...
a condition that makes breathing painful. Rheumatoid nodules can form in your lungs, too. They’re usually harmless but can lead to problems such as a collapsed lung, coughing up blood, infection, or pleural effusion, which is fluid buildup between the lining of your lung and your...
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lung. Learn about PE causes, treatment options, diagnosis, death, and survival rate.
FallenLungSign Thissignreferstotheappearanceofthecollapsedlungoccurringwithafracturedbronchus.Thebronchialfractureresultsinthelungtofallawayfromthehilum,eitherinferiorlyandlaterallyinanuprightpatientorposteriorly,asseenonCTinasupinepatient.DD:Pneumothoraxcausesalungtocollapseinwardtowardthehilum.FlatwaistSign Thissign...
Heart conditions that may include abnormal heart rates, blood vessel infections, collapsed veins, and others Brain Effects The communicative pathways of the brain are disrupted, which can influence behavior, mood, and other things The “reward” system of the brain is being affected; this part is...
with emphysema struggles to exhale completely, in an attempt to empty trapped air. They purse their lips, leaving only a small opening. Then, when they exhale, the lips block the flow of air, increasing pressure in the collapsed airways, and opening them, allowing the trapped air to empty....
Effects of Injecting Cocaine Injecting cocaine into a vein can cause a more intense high. It also increases the risk of overdose. Speedball, which is a mix of cocaine and heroin, is usually injected. Red flags for IV cocaine use include track marks (needle scars), bruising and collapsed vei...
I continued to university and then collapsed in on myself. The hardest thing is that I'm aware of it and I've researched the implications. I don't want to create an unhealthy or dependent future for myself and recoil at the thought of suffocating someone I love and yet I want ...