Asbestos comprises a group of fibrous minerals that are naturally occurring in the environment.
Because of its natural properties, asbestos gained popularity for commercial applications …

DISCUSSION: We found 64 cases in the literature of endometriosis presenting with ascites
and/or pleural effusion. Where ethnicity and obstetric history were available, a majority of the …

Lymphadenopathy (localized or widespread) that is found during routine physical examination,
on chest radiographs, or on chest computed tomography (CT) scans, is a nonspecific …

DISCUSSION: The literature reports that a patient with AS with a normal CXR, normal PFTs,
and lack of respiratory symptoms can still have pulmonary manifestations detectable by …

DISCUSSION: Anti-MDA5 associated DM can present with rapidly progressive ILD and is
associated with poor prognosis. In a small prospective study, a triple therapy regimen …

DISCUSSION: JORRP is an acquired infection that occurs during vaginal delivery with
symptoms of respiratory obstruction starting in childhood. Dysphonia is commonly noted due to …

DISCUSSION: Endobronchial hamartomas account for only 10% of pulmonary hamartomas.
Most pulmonary hamartomas are asymptomatic as they typically involve the parenchyma. …

PURPOSE: High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) is a mode of mechanical ventilation
that may be used as an alternative to conventional ventilation (CV) for patients with severe …

Introduction: Viral pneumonia and the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) due to
2009 Influenza A (H1N1) may produce severe hypoxemia requiring non-conventional …

Introduction occurs in the occupational setting, with patients often having an occupational
history of working in shipbuilding, renovation/demolition of buildings, and working with …