There was radiographic evidence of mild mediastinal emphysema in the 2 patients with extensive subcutaneous air. The most severely afflicted patient had coughed repeatedly before aspiration and ...

Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema (SE) is a rare but potentially ... Furthermore, cases of pneumomediastinum—where air enters the mediastinum—have been documented following dental ...

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Mediastinal masses were detected in three subjects (0.7%)—one small cell lung cancer and two benign duplication cysts. Incidental pathology was noted in 276 patients (61.5%), most commonly emphysema ...

All CT morphological features were evaluated with mediastinal window (window width ... significant differences in emphysema, bronchial wall, spine-like process, bronchial cut-off, and ...

For patients with advanced emphysema, EBV is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with LVRS.

You may experience symptoms such as cough, sleepiness, breathlessness, chest condition, and slow walking with emphysema or bronchitis. A spirometry test is one way to distinguish the type of lung ...

COPD is an umbrella term for several types of lung diseases, including emphysema. What they have in common are damaged air sacs or collapsed tubes that may leave you feeling breathless.

In the United States, about 4.3% of adults as of 2023 had ever received a diagnosis of COPD, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. You can get COPD at any age, but it is more likely in middle-aged and ...

ARP Atlases. 2007;1:17-47. The total number of leukocytes recovered by lavage is determined by examination of a sample of the pooled fluid with a hemocytometer. The cell counts are most accurate ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Lower peak oxygen uptake during exercise was associated with air trapping at baseline, severe emphysema, worse lung function, and more chronic respiratory symptoms. Low exercise tolerance is a ...