Tag: Pulmonary
Pulmonary emphysema: symptoms, treatment, life expectancy
Pulmonary emphysema is a condition that often begins around the age of 50 (sometimes before) but is not immediately identified because of symptoms that are not taken seriously. Summary L’pulmonary…
Water in the lung: the causes of pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema or OA characterizes the presence of water in the lungs. It is a medical emergency because it can be fatal. Summary A pulmonary edema is defined by the…
He swallows a fish bone which pierces his pulmonary vein!
News Published on 08/04/2023 at 3:13 p.m. Updated 08/04/2023 at 3:13 p.m. Reading 2 mins. in collaboration with Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director of Doctissimo) Be careful if you swallow…
A woman saved from a pulmonary embolism thanks to her Apple Watch
News Published on 06/21/2023 at 12:53 p.m. Updated 06/21/2023 at 12:53 p.m. Reading 2 mins. A 29-year-old American woman suffering from a pulmonary embolism could be saved thanks to her…
Restrictive pulmonary syndrome: cause, what symptoms?
Restrictive pulmonary syndrome refers to a decrease in ventilatory capacity. This phenomenon can occur in many pathologies. Not to be confused with the obstructive syndrome associated with asthma or COPD.…
Pulmonary emphysema: symptoms, treatment, cure
Pulmonary emphysema refers to a pathology of the lungs which is manifested by an increase in the volume of the latter. What is the life expectancy with pulmonary emphysema? Summary…
Water in the lung: how to treat pulmonary edema?
Acute pulmonary edema (pulmonary edema or PAO), caused by heart disease, is a medical emergency. What are the causes ? Symptoms ? Cough ? How to treat it? Summary Acute…
Pulmonary lymphoma: symptoms, survival, cure
Pulmonary lymphoma is characterized by the proliferation of lymphocytes in the lung. This can be primary or secondary. What are the causes ? Symptoms ? Can we cure it? Summary…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a new screening tool can help with diagnosis
News Published on 02/15/2023 at 4:21 p.m. Updated 02/15/2023 at 4:21 p.m. Reading 1 min. A new screening tool consisting of 5 questions could help diagnose people with chronic obstructive…
Pulmonary opacity: definition, causes, X-ray, treatment
Lung opacities are abnormalities seen on an x-ray or CT scan of the chest. They can have many causes. A cold ? A Covid? Cancer ? Summary Definition: what is…