respiratory diseases

The treatment of respiratory failure should be guided by a pulmonologist and usually varies according to the cause of the disease and the type of respiratory failure, and acute respiratory failure should always be treated in hospital admission. In the case of chronic respiratory failure, treatment can be done at home with: Remedies that help the air in the lungs : medicines like Carbocisteína or Acebrofilina decrease the amount of secretions in the lungs, improving the levels of oxygen in the blood; CPAP : it is a device that facilitates breathing during sleep and, therefore, is very used when

Respiratory failure is the inability to breathe on its own, making normal gas exchanges impossible and causing symptoms such as intense shortness of breath and bluish color on the fingers or face. There are two main types of respiratory failure that include: Acute respiratory failure: Sudden onset due to obstruction of the airways, traffic accidents, drug abuse or stroke, for example; Chronic respiratory failure: arises over time due to other chronic diseases such as heart failure or COPD, preventing the performance of daily activities such as climbing stairs, without feeling short of breath

The tests that can be used by the doctor to diagnose asthma can be: Spirometry: evaluates the narrowing of the bronchi by assessing the amount of air that can be exhaled after a deep breath and the rapidity with which the air is expelled out. Learn more at: Spirometry; Expiratory flow peak: evaluates the degree of airway obstruction through an apparatus that measures the velocity of air that is expired; Allergy test: can be done by applying the allergen on the skin or through the blood, identifying the substance to which the patient is allergic; Bronchial challenge test with medication or exerc

Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis usually involves the use of corticosteroid medicines, such as Prednisone or Methylprednisone, and immunosuppressive medicines, such as Ciclosporin or Methotrexate, prescribed by the pulmonologist to relieve shortness of breath and improve breathing. In some cases, the physician may also indicate the use of Acetylcysteine, which is a remedy used to treat pulmonary diseases, to slow the development of pulmonary fibrosis when associated with corticosteroids

The treatment of atypical pneumonia lasts for about 21 days, and can be done at home using antibiotics such as Erythromycin, Azithromycin or Clarithromycin prescribed by the pulmonologist. Atypical pneumonia is caused by microorganisms other than common pneumonia, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Clamydia pneumoniae or Coxiella burnetti, and during treatment antibiotics can be changed, increasing the chances of developing diarrhea

Blastomycosis, also known as South American Blastomycosis or Gilchrist's Disease , is a lung infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces Dermatitidis , which if left untreated can lead to death. Transmission of blastomycosis occurs by inhaling the spores dispersed in the air of the fungus that, when entering the respiratory tract, take refuge in the lungs where they grow and cause inflammation

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the pulmonary bronchi, the place where air passes into the lung, which persists for more than 3 months, even with seemingly adequate treatment. It is more common in smokers and increases the risk of diseases like pulmonary emphysema, for example. Treatment for chronic bronchitis Treatment for chronic bronchitis can be done through the use of bronchodilator medications such as Salbutamol, under the guidance of the pulmonologist

Pneumothorax is the presence of air outside the lungs, which causes difficulty in breathing, displacing the heart, altering its heartbeat and can lead to death. Pneumothorax occurs in the pelvic space that is the space between two tissues that surround the lungs and may be caused by an open wound in the chest such as a stab or shot, or by aggravation of some disease such as pneumonia, for example

The treatment of rhinitis is initially based on the prevention of contact with the allergens and irritants that cause rhinitis. According to medical advice, ingestion of remedies should also be instituted through the use of oral or topical antihistamines, nasal decongestants, and topical corticosteroids

Treatment for chronic rhinitis uses a number of methods ranging from medications to individual and natural preventive measures to prevent the onset of allergic attacks. Before any treatment the otorhinolaryngologist should be consulted, so that a specific intervention plan is made for the case of each patient

To identify the presence of water or other fluids in the lung, the physician must perform the clinical examination (observe the individual) and request: Pulmonary and cardiac auscultation; Check blood pressure; X-ray; Arterial blood gases; Dosage of cardiac enzymes and Electrocardiography. The x-ray may show quantities greater than 75 ml of fluid in the lungs, and to identify quantities greater than 10 ml, the most appropriate is the realiza- tion of exams such as ultrasound and computed tomography