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(J68.1) Pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
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50 073 in individuals diagnosis pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours confirmed
2 558 deaths with diagnosis pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
5% mortality rate associated with the disease pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
Diagnosis pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours is diagnosed Men are 42.09% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
1 038 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
1 520 (10.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-89, 95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 90-94Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-14, 85-89, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-84, 90-94
Disease Features pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours - what does this mean
Pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours occurs when the lungs become overloaded with fluid due to inhalation of these substances, which irritate the lining of the airways and cause fluid to accumulate in the lungs. this can cause difficulty breathing and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
Pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours is caused by the inhalation of toxic substances which irritate the airways, leading to inflammation and damage to the alveolar-capillary membrane. this results in increased pulmonary capillary permeability, causing fluid to leak into the alveoli and accumulate in the lungs. this leads to reduced lung compliance, reduced oxygen exchange, and ultimately pulmonary oedema.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam: Observation of breathing, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Chest X-ray: To assess the amount of fluid in the lungs.
- Pulmonary Function Tests: To measure lung capacity and how well the lungs are working.
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: To measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
- Pulse Oximetry: To measure the oxygen saturation in the blood.
- Sputum Analysis: To check for the presence of any bacteria or fungi.
- Lung Biopsy: To identify the presence of any cancerous or non-cancerous cells.
- CT Scan: To examine the lungs in detail.
- Blood Tests: To check for any underlying infection.
- Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring: To determine the amount of fluid in the lungs.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): To check for any irregularities in the heart rate.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the accumulation of fluid in the lungs and improve the patient's breathing.
- Administer oxygen therapy to increase the oxygen levels in the blood.
- Prescribe diuretics to reduce the amount of fluid in the lungs.
- Monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate.
- Provide supportive care to help the patient cope with the symptoms.
- Encourage the patient to get plenty of rest.
- Administer antibiotics to prevent or treat any infection.
- Prescribe bronchodilators to open up the airways.
- Provide lifestyle advice to help the patient avoid further exposure to the chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours.
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours - Prevention
The best way to prevent pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours is to limit exposure to these substances by wearing protective clothing and respirators, as well as ensuring that the workplace is well ventilated. additionally, regular medical check-ups should be conducted to identify any early signs of the condition.