Haemoptysis is a common and worrying clinical symptom. It is potentially life threatening and warrants further investigation. Haemoptysis can be due to varying aetiologies including lung cancer. 1 The ...

Deep learning (DL) models are a popular choice for resolving intricate issues in medical imaging, such as the classification of diseases, detection of anomalies, and segmentation of tissues in ...

A chest X-ray test is necessary to verify the correct positioning of several medical devices and to check for any issues that may have resulted from improper placement. The trachea, carina, and ...

Laryngeal cancer is a serious condition that can impact your ability to speak, swallow and in some cases, breathe. Each year, about 12,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, with ...

(Supplementary Table 4) Chest X-ray QA activities made a significant impact in improving chest X-ray quality in 3 of the 9 sites over the 14 month period with a statistically significant improvement ...

Your respiratory tract includes your lungs, nose, throat, trachea, and bronchi. Fluoroscopy is a kind of X-ray "movie." This test uses more radiation than a standard chest X-ray. So your healthcare ...

A neck X-ray, chest X-ray, or both may be ordered. How is croup treated in a child? Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the ...

Up to one third of people who see a doctor for chest pain end up having this condition, and it’s slightly more common in women. It typically manifests in the upper chest (think under your collar ...

Tracheal Tumors Tumors affecting the trachea (windpipe) can often start with asthma-like symptoms. Because they are so rare, tracheal tumors may be initially misdiagnosed as asthma. Hemoptysis ...

There are 2 main types of tracheal cancer: Squamous cell cancer starts in cells that line different parts of the body, such as the airways. It is the most common type of tracheal cancer. It is more ...

Spread the loveIntroduction: Chest X-rays are an essential diagnostic tool for various thoracic and pulmonary problems. However, a rotated chest X-ray film can lead to inaccurate interpretations and ...

The Accidental Infiltration of Food or Bacteria Into the Lungs Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Aspiration pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by the accidental infiltration of food or other ...