Mesothelioma Book
Mesothelioma Books Mesothelioma is a type of malignancy that develops from a thin layer called Mesothelium. The most common structure affected is pleura. More than 80% of cases of Mesothelioma...
Pulmonology
Pathophysiology of Asthma
Pathophysiology of Asthma Asthma is usually defined clinically as reversible airflow limitation, but current definitions also recognise the presence of airway hyper-responsiveness to bronchoconstricting stimuli such as histamine, and eosinophilic...
Respiratory Devices
Respiratory Devices Share this : Thyroid Symptoms & Signs Thyroid Symptoms & Signs Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in… Intercostal...
Intercostal Tube
Intercostal Tube A Intercostal tube (chest tube) is a hollow, flexible tube placed into the chest. It acts as a drain. The intercostal tube is placed between the ribs and...
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis is the commonest serious respiratory infection of infancy: 2–3% of all infants are admitted to hospital with the disease each year during annual winter epidemics; 90% are aged...
Chest X-ray Interpretation
Chest XRay Interpretation Share this : Hearing Tests Hearing Tests Voice tests and tuning fork tests are easily carried out in a doctor’s office with little or no… Anti Anginal...
Analysis of Respiratory Symptoms
Analysis of Respiratory Symptoms Runny, blocked nose and sneezing Nasal symptoms are extremely common and both common colds and allergic rhinitis cause ‘runny nose’ (rhinorrhoea), nasal blockage and attacks of...
Drugs used in Tuberculosis
Drugs used in Tuberculosis Share this : Physiology of Balance Physiology of Balance Brainstem – Vestibular nuclei are an essential processing station for information concerning balance. Brainstem disease very often…...
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Share this : Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Dysphagia Carcinoma of the oesophagus Progressive dysphagia initially or solids then for liquids Associated regurgitation of undigested food Loss of… Factors predisposing to...