Therapy The therapy of acute inflammation of the bronchial tubes primarily involves bed rest, as the disease is usually self-limiting. In addition, sufficient drinking and possibly inhalation of herbal tea steam is required. Mucolytic agents such as ACC can be used as a support to facilitate expectoration of the secretion. Cough juices containing the active … Therapy | Inflammation of the bronchi
Prophylaxis As a precautionary measure against acute inflammation of the bronchial tubes, one should above all ensure a healthy immune system. Healthy nutrition and regular exercise form the basis. In winter and autumn, due to the accumulation of the disease, one should pay more attention to hygienic measures such as washing hands. There are vaccinations … Prophylaxis | Inflammation of the bronchi
Pulmonary function tests (Lufu for short, spirometry is often used as a synonym) are a series of medical tests that check the function of the lungs. These tests determine how much air you can breathe in and out of the lungs, how fast you can breathe in and out of the lungs, and how much … Testing of lung function
Lung function test in the child There are also various ways to check lung function in children. The basic problem that arises especially with toddlers and babies is the lack of or even no possibility of cooperation. Some tests require the active cooperation of the young patients and can therefore be complicated by a lack … Lung function test in the child | Testing of lung function
The fact that we humans differ significantly from animals also has to do with our ability to communicate using language. This is a very complicated process involving many physical functions. One important component of language is the larynx. What is the larynx? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the larynx. Click to enlarge. The larynx … Larynx: Structure, Function & Diseases
As the primary organ of the lymphatic system, the thymus plays an important role in the human immune system. Within the thymus, the T lymphocytes responsible for acquired immune defense mature. What is the thymus? The thymus is the name given to an organ consisting of two asymmetrically shaped lobes located in the anterior mediastinum … Thymus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Classification A pharyngeal carcinoma, colloquially known as throat cancer, is a malignant tumor that is localized in the head and neck region. In a large number of cases, throat cancer originates from the mucous membrane that lines the throat area. The throat (pharynx) begins behind the oral and nasal cavity and extends to the beginning … Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)
Therapy of throat cancer If throat cancer is discovered at an early stage, when it is still small and circumscribed, healing by surgical removal is within the realm of possibility. However, the often too late diagnosis is problematic. The aim of therapy is to restore or maintain the patient’s quality of life, so that he … Therapy of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)
Classification of throat cancer Mostly throat cancer is classified according to its location. The pharynx consists of 3 levels, the upper pharynx (epipharynx) or also nasopharynx (nasopharynx). Carcinomas located in this level are called corresponding nasopharyngeal or epipharyngeal carcinomas. The middle level (mesopharynx) is connected to the oral cavity and is therefore also called oropharynx … Classification of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)
Common age for throat cancer It is difficult to define an exact range for the typical age for throat cancer. The range is very wide and the age peak lies between the 4th and 7th decade of life. Since throat cancer is mainly caused by exogenous pollutants, i.e. pollutants that are supplied from outside, it … Common age for throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)
Frequency distribution Thanks to regular vaccinations and modern antibiotic therapy, acquired bronchiectasis is much rarer today than in the past. Most bronchiectasis in Germany occurs due to other existing diseases, mostly cystic fibrosis. Studies investigating the frequency distribution within a certain population come up with different numbers. A study from the USA describes 52 cases … Frequency distribution | Bronchiectasis
Forecast The prognosis in people with bronchiectasis is generally relatively good. Depending on the therapy, the progression of the disease can be significantly prevented. Modern antibiotic therapies and consistent physical therapy, which avoids infections as far as possible, ensure that the life with this disease pattern is generally not shortened. History The course of the … Forecast | Bronchiectasis
