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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by diffuse alveolitis and alveolar structural disorganization, ultimately leading to pulmonary interstitial fibrosis. This disease is common in elderly individuals over 50 years old, with progressive dyspnea and cough as the main symptoms.
View detailsChronic eosinophilic pneumonia
Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, also known as prolonged pulmonary eosinophilic infiltration, or chronic granulocytic pneumonia, is a group of lung diseases characterized by an increase in eosinophils in the blood or tissues. The majority of cases of this disease occur in Caucasians, predominantly affecting women, with a high incidence between 30 and 40 years of age. The etiology of this disease is unknown, and the main symptoms include cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.
View detailsBacterial pneumonia
Bacterial pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by various bacterial infections, most commonly by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. It is the most common type of infectious pneumonia, frequently affecting children and the elderly. Key symptoms include fever, cough, sputum production, and dyspnea.
Staphylococcal pneumonia
Staphylococcal pneumonia is an acute suppurative lung disease caused by Staphylococcus infection. It is more common in immunocompromised individuals. The disease has an acute onset, often accompanied by high fever, chills, and chest pain. Patients cough up purulent sputum, which is abundant, may be streaked with blood, or appear pink and milky. The condition is severe, with a high mortality rate.
View detailsAvian influenza
Avian influenza, also known as human avian influenza, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by certain subtypes of avian influenza A viruses that infect poultry. The main subtypes of human avian influenza viruses include H5N1, H5N6, H7N9, H7N7, H9N2, H10N8, H7N4, etc. The clinical severity varies depending on the infecting subtype. The general population is susceptible, and those who have had close contact with sick poultry are more likely to be infected. It can occur throughout the year, with a higher incidence in winter and spring.
View detailsSilicosis
Silicosis, also known as silicosis, is the most common type of pneumoconiosis. It is a disease primarily characterized by widespread nodular fibrosis of the lungs, caused by long-term inhalation of large amounts of silicon dioxide dust. Common symptoms of this disease include cough, sputum production, hemoptysis, chest pain, and dyspnea.
View detailsBronchial tuberculosis
Bronchial tuberculosis is a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infecting the trachea and bronchi. The main symptoms of this disease include irritating dry cough, sputum production, hemoptysis, low-grade fever, and night sweats.
View detailsTuberculous pleurisy
The pleura is a membrane located between the lungs and the chest wall, consisting of two layers: the outer parietal pleura and the inner visceral pleura. The closed space formed by these two layers is the pleural cavity. Tuberculous pleurisy refers to inflammatory changes in the pleura caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, and it is one of the most common forms of pleurisy. This disease is prevalent among young and middle-aged working populations. It is more common in rural areas than in urban areas, and more frequent in males than in females. With the aging population in China, there has also been an increase in elderly patients. The main symptoms include fever, dry cough, chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and dyspnea.
View detailsAllergic cough
Allergic cough refers to chronic cough in some patients with allergic constitution after exposure to certain inducing factors. The sensitivity of cough receptors increases, and anti-allergic treatment can effectively relieve symptoms. This disease is common in children and other people with allergic constitution. The main symptoms are long-term paroxysmal, irritating dry cough, and itchy throat or foreign body sensation.
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