Pulmonology

General Pulmonary

Questions discussed in this category

Is methacholine challenge on its way out?

How do you manage concurrent nonlife-threatening hemoptysis and acute pulmonary embolism?

Estimating blood loss from hemoptysis is not always reliable. The bleeding may be due to the PE itself. Is anticoagulation with any degree of hemoptys...

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How do you manage immunosuppressive medications in patients who develop a pneumonia?

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What therapies do you routinely use to prevent mucus plug formation after endobronchial stent placement?

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How long do you normally wait before considering any bronchoscopic procedure (EBUS-TBNA, Transbronchial biopsy) after an episode of acute PE in a patient needing these procedures?

Normally, waiting 6-12 weeks of therapeutic anticoagulation after an acute PE is suggested for any bronchoscopic procedure, however there is always a ...

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What is your approach to initial work up for a young patient with bronchiectasis?

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Are there preferred home exercise programs for patients without access to pulmonary rehabilitation?

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Is there a role for biologics to help patients with ABPA who are steroid responsive and have removed their allergen insult, but continue to have an elevated serum IgE and incomplete resolution of symptoms return to their baseline functional status?

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Do you routinely use hypertonic saline for pulmonary toileting in patients with non-CF bronchiectasis?

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What are your top takeaways from ATS 2023?

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What is your approach to the monitoring and management of a never-smoker with respiratory symptoms and a nonspecific ventilatory pattern on pulmonary function testing?