Dangers of Coughing
Coughing normally serves a protective function, but can sometimes lead to complications such as rib fractures, fainting and abdominal strain, among others.
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Pulmonary diseases like tuberculosis require specific medical classifications and interventions. Understanding the meaning behind lung crackling and the different types of oxygen masks is vital for patient care.
Side Effects of Being Intubated
Endotracheal intubation -- a medical procedure that involves the placement of a tube into the trachea, or windpipe, to help unconscious or medically compromised people breathe -- may cause side effects. These may be mild, such as temporary sore throat, or as serious as a collapsed lung.
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Reasons for Crackling in the Lungs
Lung crackles are abnormal breath sounds heard with a stethoscope during a physical exam. Crackling in the lungs usually reflects a buildup of fluid, mucus or pus in the small airways. This is commonly due to lung disease, such as pneumonia or another respiratory disorder.
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5 Classifications of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Learn about the 5 classifications of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), including latent and active stages, and understand how to diagnose and treat this infectious disease.
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Different Types of Oxygen Masks
The body needs oxygen to function properly and receives oxygen via the lungs to be metabolized in all cells of the body. Conditions affecting the lungs such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, require oxygen therapy so that the body can get adequate oxygenation.
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