Lung ultrasound has been described for over a decade and international protocols exist for
its application. It is a controversial area among pulmonologists and has had more uptake …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the performance of a rapid, bedside whole blood C-reactive protein
test as a diagnostic test for pneumonia in adults. METHODS: We enrolled consecutive adults …

Community-acquired pneumonia is a leading cause of death. Risk factors include older age
and medical comorbidities. Diagnosis is suggested by a history of cough, dyspnea, pleuritic …

Chest pain presents a diagnostic challenge in outpatient family medicine. Noncardiac
causes are common, but it is important not to overlook serious conditions such as an acute …

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common disease causing considerable
morbidity and mortality in the United States. CAP is an alveolar infection that develops in the …

Acute bronchitis is an acute cough illness in otherwise healthy adults that usually lasts 1 to 3
weeks. This review describes the pathophysiology of the condition and provides a practical …

OBJECTIVE: To study the association between historical and physical examination findings
and radiographic pneumonia in children who present with suspicion for pneumonia in the …

Ninety-five patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP) who were≥ 65
years of age were studied prospectively. A definite pathogen was identified in 37 cases …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of bacterial pneumonia. Recall the X-ray findings in a patient
with bacterial pneumonia. Outline the treatment and management options available for …

Introduction The clinical and epidemiological significance of community-acquired
pneumonia (CAP) with a chest radiograph demonstrating no parenchymal infiltrate has not …