| pneumothorax |
abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)
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| pneumococcal vaccine |
vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus
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| pneumococcal meningitis |
bacterial meningitis caused by a pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae), usually seen in young children or the elderly. Up to half the cases are secondary to other infections, such as those of the lungs, ears, or paranasal sinuses, and reinfection may occur. The incidence is increased in asplenic or immunocompromised patients, such as those with sickle cell disease or lymphocytic leukemia.
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| pneumology |
In medicine, pulmonology (aka pneumology) is the specialty that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract. It is called chest medicine and respiratory medicine in some countries and areas. Pulmonology is generally considered a branch of internal medicine, although it is closely related to intensive care medicine when dealing with patients requiring mechanical ventilation. ...
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| Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) is a form of pneumonia which is caused by a microorganism called Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii). It is relatively rare in normal, immunocompetent people but common among people infected with HIV (the virus which causes AIDS). ...
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