“I was having ahard time breathing, and I thought maybe it was allergies. When I went to urgent care, they said the left lung had collapsed. I was put in the hospital, and there was a biopsy done. Then it came back positive for mesothelioma.” ...
Emphysema a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that causes symptoms such as shortness of breath. The goal of treatment is to prevent further lung damage and to maximize the function of the remaining healthy lung tissue.
Lung problems Rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation in your lungs, which can lead to pleuritis (pleurisy), 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 bl...
A collapsed lung Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lung) High altitudes Medications that lower breathing rate, like some narcotics and anesthetics Pneumonia Bronchitis Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring in the lungs) Sleep apnea Warning signs of a low oxygen level include trouble breathing, confusion, difficulty...
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 lung collapses inward...
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...
Pulmonary diagnoses may include pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema), asthma or reactive airway disease, or a collapsed lung. Cardiovascular complications include heart problems such as chest pain, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, and various heart condition...
Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation) may be normal or abnormal, depending upon the size of the embolus and how much lung tissue is affected. The larger the clot burden or load, the less stable the vital signs. ...
Other common lung problems associated with smoking cocaine include: Bronchitis Emphysema Airway burns Irregular breathing Fluid in the lungs Hardening of the lungs (fibrosis) Worsening asthma Effects of Injecting Cocaine Effects of Orally Ingesting Cocaine ...
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