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What is Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, the thin cavity between the lungs and the chest wall. Under normal conditions, this space contains only a small amount of lubricating…
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FAQ about Latent tuberculosis infection
Latent tuberculosis infection, often shortened to LTBI, is a common topic of concern because it involves exposure to the tuberculosis bacterium without the usual signs of active disease. This FAQ explains what latent tuberculosis…
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Prevention of Latent tuberculosis infection
Latent tuberculosis infection, often abbreviated as LTBI, develops when a person inhales Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the immune system contains the organism without fully eliminating it. The bacteria remain alive but largely inactive in the…
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Symptoms of Pulmonary hypertension
What are the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension? The condition most often produces shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance, fatigue, chest discomfort, dizziness or fainting, palpitations, and swelling in the legs or abdomen . These…
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Symptoms of Tension pneumothorax
What are the symptoms of tension pneumothorax? The condition typically produces sudden chest pain, marked shortness of breath, rapid breathing, a racing pulse, anxiety or agitation, reduced oxygen levels, and in severe cases low…
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What is Tension pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening form of pneumothorax in which air enters the pleural space and cannot escape, causing progressive pressure buildup around a lung and within the chest. The condition primarily involves the…