Pneumonia is a leading cause of death worldwide affecting millions of children. It causes inflammation of lung alveoli filled with pus and fluid. Disease can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi
Cavitary lung lesions are frequent findings on imaging, mainly caused by malignancies and infections. CT scan provides more accurate diagnosis than conventional radiography. Cavities contain gas surrounded by variable thickness walls
LRTI includes pneumonia, lung abscess and acute bronchitis. Symptoms include shortness of breath, weakness, fever, coughing and fatigue. Influenza affects both upper and lower respiratory tracts
Drains lung secretions using gravity for various respiratory conditions. Treats conditions like bronchiectasis, pneumonia, and COPD. Used for postoperative lung damage and COVID-19
Alveoli are tiny balloon-shaped air sacs at lung bronchioles. One cubic millimeter contains around 170 alveoli. Surfactant fluid lines alveoli to maintain shape and facilitate gas exchange
Pneumonitis is noninfectious lung inflammation caused by various factors. Pneumonia is infectious lung infection caused by germs. Pneumonitis can result from environmental substances, medications, or radiation