Lungs

Bronchiectasis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Defective ENaC protein – mutation in the ENaC gene resulting in a defective epithelial sodium channel; hyperactive sodium channel occurs, leading to disruption of salt-water homeostasis (homeostasis = balance) at the respiratory mucosa (bronchial mucosa) Kartagener syndrome – congenital disorder; triad of situs inversus viscerum (mirror-image arrangement of … Bronchiectasis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Bronchitis: Drug Therapy

Acute bronchitis Therapeutic Objective Drug therapy for acute bronchitis is intended to prevent the spread of pathogens with far-reaching complications. Therapy recommendations In acute bronchitis, the causative agent is >90% viral. In uncomplicated acute bronchitis, antibiotic therapy is not required (only leads to a shortening of the duration of illness by less than one day). … Bronchitis: Drug Therapy

Bronchiectasis: Follow-up

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by bronchiectasis: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Bronchopleural fistula Pulmonary abscess (encapsulated collection of pus in the lungs). Pleural empyema – accumulation of pus (empyema) within the pleura). Pneumonia (pneumonia) Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Cor pulmonale – dilatation (widening) and/or hypertrophy (enlargement) of the … Bronchiectasis: Follow-up

Bronchitis: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-ray of the chest (X-ray thorax/chest), in two planes – if pneumonia (pneumonia), structural lung disease, chronic cough (duration > 8 weeks) or presence of warning signs (see below “Symptoms – complaints”) … Bronchitis: Diagnostic Tests

Bronchitis: Micronutrient Therapy

A deficiency symptom may indicate that there is an insufficient supply of vital nutrients (micronutrients). The complaint bronchitis indicates a deficiency of vital nutrients for: Vitamin A The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy … Bronchitis: Micronutrient Therapy

Bronchitis: Prevention

To prevent bronchitis, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Consumption of stimulants Tobacco (smoking, passive smoking) Lack of hygiene in times of epidemic occurrence (clustered occurrence) of respiratory infections. Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings). Air pollutants: particulate matter, ozone, … Bronchitis: Prevention

Bronchitis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate bronchitis: Acute bronchitis Leading symptoms Initially painful nonproductive cough (= dry cough; irritating cough), later productive cough (= loosening of secretion/mucus). Sputum (sputum) – tough, glassy, later purulent-yellow [Sputum color has no predictive value for the diagnosis of bacterial bronchitis, it also does not allow differentiation between pneumonia … Bronchitis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Bleeding from the Airways: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye) [Hemorrhagic diathesis (blood clotting disorders) such as thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets), hemophilia (bleeding disorder)] Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the … Bleeding from the Airways: Examination

Bleeding from the Airways: Lab Test

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count (platelet count?). Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or PCT (procalcitonin). Coagulation parameters – PTT, Quick Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and mandatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. … Bleeding from the Airways: Lab Test

Bleeding from the Airways: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. X-ray of the thorax (radiographic thorax/chest), in two planes. Computed tomography of the thorax (thoracic CT) with CT angiography (imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels in the body)Localization finding: 63-100%; Cause finding: 60-77%. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics … Bleeding from the Airways: Diagnostic Tests

Bronchitis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Differential diagnoses of acute bronchitis Respiratory System (J00-J99) Onset bronchial asthma Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small branches of the bronchial tree, called bronchioles) – infection with respiratory syncytial viruses (RS viruses), influenza viruses, or adenoviruses; disease peaks at 3-6 months of age Croup syndrome – acute inflammation of the larynx (laryngitis) with swelling of the … Bronchitis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis