Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Dust Mite Allergy
Allergic rhinitis due to HOUSE DUST MITE ALLERGENS (e.g., Der p 1 of HOUSE DUST MITES) that is triggered by the immune system.
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malignant mesothelioma
Type of mesothelioma with a tendency to metastasize. Wikidata entity Q107699713; linked MeSH descriptor D000086002. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
ACO (Asthma–COPD Overlap) Is Independent from COPD: The Case Against
Over the last decade interest has been shown in people with symptomatic lung disease who have features both of COPD and asthma. In this review we examine how COPD and asthma are defined and examine clinical characteristics of people…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
Lung imaging in COPD and asthma.
Bibliographic record: Respiratory investigation (2024 Nov). PMID 39213987. DOI 10.1016/j.resinv.2024.08.014.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Allergic asthma
Asthma is a breathing disorder characterized by inflammation of the airways and recurrent episodes of breathing difficulty. These episodes, sometimes referred to as asthma attacks, are triggered by irritation of the inflamed airways.…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease. It affects your airways, the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. When you have asthma, your airways can become inflamed and narrowed. This can cause wheezing, coughing, and…
Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Lung damage that is caused by the adverse effects of PULMONARY VENTILATOR usage. The high frequency and tidal volumes produced by a mechanical ventilator can cause alveolar disruption and PULMONARY EDEMA.
Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine
dust mite allergy
Medical condition. Wikidata entity Q1286499; linked MeSH descriptor D000092542. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
Differential airway remodeling changes were observed in patients with asthma COPD overlap compared to patients with asthma and COPD alone
Management of patients with asthma COPD overlap (ACO) is clinically challenging due to insufficient evidence of pathological changes in these patients. In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated airway remodeling in endobronchial…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
The Developmental Origins of Asthma and COPD.
Bibliographic record: Annual review of physiology (2026 Feb). PMID 40967241. DOI 10.1146/annurev-physiol-042924-084007.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that may cause lung disease and liver disease. The signs and symptoms of the condition and the age at which they appear vary among individuals. People with alpha-1 antitrypsin…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
COPD
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe and get worse over time. Normally, the airways and air sacs in your lungs are elastic or stretchy. When you breathe in, the airways…
Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
A heterogeneous aggregate of at least three distinct histological types of lung cancer, including SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA; ADENOCARCINOMA; and LARGE CELL CARCINOMA. They are dealt with collectively because of their shared treatment…
Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine
pertussis
Human disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Wikidata entity Q134859; linked MeSH descriptor D014917. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
Rituximab-Induced Immune Dysregulation Leading to Organizing Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis
We present a case of rituximab-induced organizing pneumonia (OP) along with bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis, in a patient with a history of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), on long-term maintenance therapy with rituximab.…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Adults: A Review.
Bibliographic record: JAMA (2025 Jul 15). PMID 40293759. DOI 10.1001/jama.2025.2680.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins
Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV) is a disorder affecting the development of the lungs and their blood vessels. The disorder affects the millions of small air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs and…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the infection, your age, and your overall…
Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Nose Deformities, Acquired
Abnormalities of the nose acquired after birth from injury or disease.
Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine
peritonsillar abscess
Pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Wikidata entity Q1586014; linked MeSH descriptor D000039. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
Pneumocystis Pneumonia Presenting With Peripheral Predominant Consolidation and Traction Bronchiectasis
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) typically presents as a predominant ground-glass opacity (GGO) in the upper lobes. We report a case of a patient with PCP that mimicked organizing pneumonia or nonspecific interstitial pneumonia,…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
Inhaled treprostinil in pulmonary hypertension associated with COPD: PERFECT study results.
Bibliographic record: The European respiratory journal (2024 Jun). PMID 38811045. DOI 10.1183/13993003.00172-2024.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome
Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a disorder that affects normal breathing. People with this disorder take shallow breaths (hypoventilate), especially during sleep, resulting in a shortage of oxygen and a buildup…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the tissue deep in your lungs becomes scarred over time. This tissue gets thick and stiff. That makes it hard for you to catch your breath, and your blood may not get enough oxygen. Causes of…
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