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In patients with persistence of symptoms or who have a high risk of lung cancer (age > 50, >30 pack year smoking history), repeat X-ray imaging or low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan to screen for lung cancer can be considered. 12. Prevention
31 Οκτ 2023 · Diagnosis of pneumonia is based on symptoms and signs of an acute lower respiratory tract infection, and can be confirmed by a chest X-ray showing new shadowing that is not due to any other cause (such as pulmonary oedema or infarction).
3 Δεκ 2014 · For people with moderate‑ or high‑severity community‑acquired pneumonia: consider pneumococcal and legionella urinary antigen tests. Put in place processes to allow diagnosis (including X‑rays) and treatment of community‑acquired pneumonia within 4 hours of presentation to hospital.
Instead, to deliver short-acting beta2-agonist for acute asthma in adults and children, use a pressurized metered-dose inhaler and spacer, with a mouthpiece or tightly fitting face mask, if required. Spirometry can disseminate viral particles and expose staff and patients to risk of infection.
15 Ιουλ 2020 · Based on low-quality evidence, the ATS/IDSA guideline suggests that routine urine testing for pneumococcal antigen be performed only in severe cases of CAP and that urine testing for Legionella...
Diagrams showing the recommended approaches to care, including the new recommendations, for individuals with asthma based on age have been updated from EPR-3. Within a given step, the preferred options are the best management choices supported by the evidence reviewed by the Expert Panel.
1 Δεκ 2014 · A number of international guidelines recommend a chest radiograph (x-ray) is obtained when pneumonia is suspected; the argument forwarded is that chest radiographs are relatively inexpensive and enable pneumonia (lung consolidation) to be confirmed or excluded.
