Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 15, 2025
06:03
Use of Electromagnetic Navigational Transthoracic Needle Aspiration E-TTNA for Sampling of Lung Nodules
Published on: May 23, 2015
22.4K
Undiagnosed dyspnea with pulmonary nodule
Cheng-Hsien Tsou1, Hwa-Yen Chiu2,3,4
1Department of Medical Imaging Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Kaohsiung Taiwan.
Respirology Case Reports
|September 29, 2023
Summary
Physicians must consider other causes of shortness of breath, even with effective respiratory disease treatment. Lateral chest X-rays aid in identifying pulmonary abnormalities in three dimensions.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is a common clinical symptom.
- Effective treatment of known respiratory diseases does not always resolve dyspnea.
Observation:
- Patients may present with persistent or worsening shortness of breath despite ongoing therapy for diagnosed respiratory conditions.
- The lateral chest radiograph offers a unique perspective on thoracic structures.
Findings:
- Persistent dyspnea can indicate alternative pathologies beyond the primary treated respiratory disease.
- Lateral chest radiography is crucial for evaluating the three-dimensional aspects of pulmonary abnormalities, aiding differential diagnosis.
Implications:
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for non-respiratory or complex respiratory causes of dyspnea.
- Integrating lateral chest radiography into the diagnostic workup can improve the identification of underlying causes of persistent shortness of breath.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:25Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-III: Symptoms and Complications.
2.8K
Understanding the variety of primary symptoms and systemic complications that characterize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is crucial for healthcare professionals.
Symptoms of COPD can be classified as primary or systemic. Primary symptoms relate to reduced airflow, while systemic or extrapulmonary symptoms relate to COPD's broader impact on the body.
Primary Symptoms of COPD:
Symptoms of COPD can be classified as primary or systemic. Primary symptoms relate to reduced airflow, while systemic or extrapulmonary symptoms relate to COPD's broader impact on the body.
Primary Symptoms of COPD:
2.8K
01:30Respiratory System Abnormal Finding I: Inspection and Percussion
293
Respiratory system abnormalities are a significant concern in healthcare due to their potential to indicate underlying severe conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, and pneumonia. These abnormalities can often be detected through physical examination methods like inspection and percussion.
Inspection Findings
During an inspection, several findings may suggest the presence of respiratory distress or disease. Pursed-lip breathing, where exhalation is slowed by...
Inspection Findings
During an inspection, several findings may suggest the presence of respiratory distress or disease. Pursed-lip breathing, where exhalation is slowed by...
293
01:27Pneumothorax-II
187
Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
Clinical Manifestations:
187
01:23Mitral Stenosis II: Clinical features and Diagnostic Tests
22
Mitral stenosis is a heart condition in which the mitral valve, which allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, becomes narrowed or stenotic. This narrowing hinders blood flow and leads to clinical symptoms requiring specific medical evaluations and management strategies. The following overview outlines the clinical symptoms, assessments, diagnostic findings, prevention methods, and treatments for mitral stenosis.Clinical ManifestationsDyspnea (shortness of breath): This...
22
01:17Other Pulmonary Disorders
865
Respiratory disorders encompass a range of conditions with varying levels of severity. Asthma, marked by chronic airway inflammation and hypersensitivity, is one such condition. It can lead to airway obstruction due to factors like bronchial spasms, mucosal edema, increased mucus secretion, or epithelial damage. Asthma triggers are diverse, ranging from allergens to emotional upset, and treatment focuses on both immediate relief through bronchodilators and long-term inflammation suppression.
865
01:13Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan
108
Radiological investigations are paramount in the diagnosis and management of various pulmonary diseases. Two essential investigations are the Pulmonary Angiogram and the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan.
Pulmonary Angiogram
A Pulmonary Angiogram is an invasive procedure involving injecting a contrast medium through a catheter threaded into the pulmonary artery or the right side of the heart to visualize the pulmonary vasculature. Computed Tomography (CT) scans have mainly replaced this...
Pulmonary Angiogram
A Pulmonary Angiogram is an invasive procedure involving injecting a contrast medium through a catheter threaded into the pulmonary artery or the right side of the heart to visualize the pulmonary vasculature. Computed Tomography (CT) scans have mainly replaced this...
108