Factors that predispose to development of pneumonia are: Smoking Alcohol Upper respiratory tract infections Recent influenza infection Corticosteroid therapy Old age Pre existing lung disease
Air bronchogram refers to the visualisation of air filled bronchus when the surrounding alveoli are opacified Causes: Pulmonary consolidation Pulmonary oedema ARDS Hyaline membrane disease Alveolar cell carcinoma
Superior vena caval syndrome refers to the symptoms that arise due to obstruction to the superior vena cava 90% of superior vena caval syndrome is caused by malignancies
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Adenovirus – Bronchiolitis obliterans can occur as sequelae of adenovirus infection in children Bronchiolitis obliterans is a rare chronic disease of bronchioles and smaller airways. It is usually
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X-ray chest posteroanterior view showing homogenous haziness in left lung - upper and mid zones. Elevation of left dome of diaphragm - due to volume loss secondary to
Massive pleural effusion – left side Click on image for an enlarged view X-ray chest anteroposterior view showing massive pleural effusion on left side and mediastinal shift to right Patient
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