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Bodyplethysmography

Bodyplethysmography, also known as whole-body plethysmography, is a procedure used to test the function of the lungs. It is used primarily to determine two important parameters of lung function: intrathoracic gas volume during resting breathing (volume of air in lungs at the end of a normal exhalation) and resistance (airway resistance). Indications (areas of application) … Bodyplethysmography

Vesicles and Bullae: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnosis. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – only secondary to possible diseases of the internal organs.

Abnormal Reflexes: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following pathological reflexes can be distinguished: Babinski’s sign (synonyms: big toe reflex, toe reflex, Babinksi reflex) – brushing the lateral (side) sole of the foot leads to spreading of toes 2-5 and dorsiflexion of the big toe (bending (flexion) to the dorsal side, i.e., to the dorsum of the foot) Chaddock sign (synonym: Chaddock … Abnormal Reflexes: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Yellow Fever Vaccine

The yellow fever vaccination is a typical travel vaccination. It is carried out in Germany with a live vaccine that provides sufficient protection after only ten days, which lasts for approximately ten years. The vaccination can only be carried out in state-authorized yellow fever vaccination centers. Yellow fever is an infection with the yellow fever … Yellow Fever Vaccine

Pollen Allergy: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Pollen allergy is triggered by inhaled allergens seasonally. The allergens cause immediate-type allergy (synonyms: Type I allergy, type I allergy, type I immune reaction, immediate allergic reaction). This is characterized by a rapid response of the immune system (within seconds or minutes) upon second contact with the allergen. The initial contact, … Pollen Allergy: Causes

Eye Redness with Pain

In the setting of eye redness (ICD-10-GM H10.-: Conjunctivitis; ICD-10-GM H11.-: Other affections of the conjunctiva; ICD-10-GM H15.-: Affections of the sclera; ICD-10-GM H16.-: Keratitis), the eyeball is slightly to severely red. Eye redness is one of the most common symptoms and can occur concomitantly with many diseases. In Germany, general practitioners examine about four … Eye Redness with Pain

Klinefelter Syndrome: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by Klinefelter syndrome: Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Positional anomalies of the testes (testes). Respiratory system (J00-J99) Bronchiectasis (synonym: bronchiectasis) – persistent irreversible saccular or cylindrical dilatation of the bronchi (medium-sized airways) that may be congenital or acquired; symptoms: … Klinefelter Syndrome: Complications

Back Pain: Diagnostic Tests

The diagnosis is usually made on the basis of the medical history and physical examination. Only when warning signs (red flags; see Symptoms – Complaints below) occur, such as increased pain at night, or fever or paralysis, is more extensive medical device diagnostics necessary. In patients with persistent activity-limiting or progressive low back pain (after … Back Pain: Diagnostic Tests

Enuresis: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Urinalysis by test strip: A rapid test for nitrite detects nitrite-forming bacteria in the urine, if necessary. Likewise, leukocyturia (increased number of white blood cells in the urine) may be detectable. Urine sediment Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, … Enuresis: Test and Diagnosis