Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and potentially life-threatening infection caused primarily by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can spread to…
Pulmonary Thromboembolism Prevention
Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE), is a preventable but often fatal condition resulting from the obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by…
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), commonly referred to as pulmonary embolism, is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by thrombi, typically…
Pulmonary Multi-Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Pulmonary multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a severe and escalating public health crisis, marked by resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampin, the two…
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Interstitial Lung Disease
Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) is a complex and progressive cardiopulmonary disorder in which elevated pulmonary arterial pressure occurs secondary to chronic…
Pulmonary Emphysema Associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase
Pulmonary emphysema is a serious and progressive lung condition characterized by the destruction of alveolar walls, leading to reduced oxygen exchange and difficulty breathing. While…
Pulmonary Emphysema
Pulmonary emphysema is a progressive and debilitating lung condition that affects the alveoli, the small air sacs in the lungs. As the alveoli become damaged…
Pulmonary Edema Due to Chronic Heart Failure
Pulmonary edema is a serious condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to impaired oxygen exchange and difficulty breathing. When caused by chronic…
Pulmonary Cryptococcosis
Pulmonary cryptococcosis is a life-threatening fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus species, most commonly Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. These fungi primarily affect the lungs,…
Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley fever, is a fungal infection caused by the Coccidioides species. This disease primarily affects the lungs but can spread…