Aspergillosis Sajeev Handa, M.D. Basic Information Definition Aspergillosis refers to several forms of a broad range of illnesses caused by infection with Aspergillus species. Fig. 1 illustrates the spectrum of Aspergillus infection. […]
Asbestosis Imrana Qawi, M.D. Basic Information Definition Asbestosis is a slow, progressive diffuse interstitial fibrosis as a consequence of dose-related inhalation exposure to fibers of […]
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Jorge Mercado, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema that results from […]
Background (Eur Respir J 2005;26:720) Pulmonary function testing refers to a suite of measurements which are used to assess air movement, volume, and […]
Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome Rania Esteitie, M.D. Samaan Rafeq, M.D. Basic Information Definition • The asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) is […]
Aspiration Pneumonia Glenn G. Fort, M.D., M.P.H. Basic Information Definition Aspiration pneumonia is a vague term that refers to pulmonary abnormalities following abnormal entry of endogenous […]
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Taro Minami, M.D. Joseph A. Diaz, M.D., M.P.H. Basic Information Definition Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic deficiency of the protease inhibitor alpha-1-antitrypsin that […]
Acute Bronchitis Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute bronchitis is a self-limited inflammation of trachea and bronchi. Synonyms Chest cold ICD-10CM CODES J20.9 […]
BRS – Pediatrics: Pulmonology Source: BRS Pediatrics, 2019 I. Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System A. Development 1. By 16 weeks’ gestation, the bronchial […]
Bibliography for Chapter 12. Respiratory Guidelines Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Second Edition 2019 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2014, September). Committee Opinion No. 608: […]
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