Respiratory Disorders: Embolism and Pneumonia

Lung diseases, often known as respiratory disorders, include pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, TB, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and pulmonary hypertension. pulmonary embolism: A deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, which typically develops in the leg, lodges in one of the...

• A 77-year-old male with a 25-year history of COPD presented with cough and breathlessness for seven days, experiencing gradual onset, progressive cough with minimal expectoration, and continuous breathlessness even at rest. He had a history of recurrent admissions and was a former smoker. Initial examination showed a respiratory rate of 24, slightly elevated BP, 90% saturation on room air, wheezing, and a chest x-ray indicative of COPD with hyperinflation, but no visible infection.