... It is questionable whether this topic should be included in a differential diagnosis book, but because it is important for the clinician to be able to recall a fairly complete list of possible causes for these signs while he or she is still examining the... Lung ... Heart ... Diseases of Other Organs
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... Neoplasm
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Metastatic malignancy
Hamartoma
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... Infections
Pneumonia or pneumonitis
Bacterial
S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
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... Mainly occurring in the southwestern United States, but not confined to that area, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a viral disease first reported in May 1993. The syndrome, which rapidly progresses from flulike symptoms to respiratory failure and, possibly, death, is... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS), also called hyaline membrane disease, is the most common cause of neonatal mortality. In the United States alone, it kills 40,000 neonates every year. IRDS occurs in premature neonates and, if... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Signs and Symptoms Rapid, shallow breathing; dyspnea, crackles, rhonchi; hypoxemia; bilateral infiltrates on chest X-ray
Treatment (Tx) Treatment of underlying disorder, supportive care (oxygen,... Pictures
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... Michael J. Dodard
The solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) remains a challenge for the clinician despite major advances in diagnostic imaging. Expectant management carries the risk of missing a malignancy of the lung, whereas a... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Cindy Barter
Epigastric distress is a very common presenting complaint in both the emergency room setting and the outpatient setting. Of the multitude of diseases or diagnoses that can present with epigastric distress, gastroesophageal reflux disease ... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Mainly occurring in the southwestern United States, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was first reported in May 1993. The syndrome, which rapidly progresses from flulike symptoms to respiratory failure and, possibly, death, is known for its high mortality. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A form of pulmonary edema that causes acute respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS, shock lung, stiff lung) results from increased permeability of the alveolocapillary membrane. Fluid accumulates in the lung interstitium, alveolar spaces, and small airways,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Also called hyaline membrane disease and infant respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome is the most common cause of neonatal mortality.
Respiratory distress syndrome affects 10% of premature infants while rarely affecting... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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...Signs of respiratory distress include tachypnea,dyspnea, nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, and cyanosis. Apneais an extreme form of respiratory distress. Respiratory distress(neonatal and postneonatal) is discussed in the first part of thechapter and apnea... Principal Causes of Respiratory Distress (Neonatal) ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis: Respiratory Distress (Neonatal) ... Principal Causes of Respiratory Distress (Postneonatal) ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis: Respiratory Distress (Postneonatal) ... Diagnostic Approach: Respiratory Distress ... Principal Causes of Apnea ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis: Apnea ... Diagnostic Approach: Apnea ... References
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It is questionable whether this topic should be included in a
differential diagnosis book, but because it is important for the clinician
to be able to recall a fairly complete list of possible causes for these
signs while he or she is... Lung ... Heart ... Diseases of Other Organs
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... Author:
Sarika Joshi, MD
What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data
It is important for pediatricians to recognize the signs and symptoms of
respiratory distress, as it is a common presenting complaint for children. ... Suggested Readings
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... Bruce Tempest, MDJonathan Iralu, MD Hantavirus - BASICS Hantavirus - description Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a disease in humans owing to a Hantavirus; it is acquired from certain chronically infected rodent species.... Hantavirus - DIAGNOSIS ... Hantavirus - TREATMENT ... Hantavirus - FOLLOW UP ... Hantavirus - bibliography ... Hantavirus - CODES ... Hantavirus - FAQ
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