(W94) Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

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13 799 in individuals diagnosis exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure confirmed
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1 896 deaths with diagnosis exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure
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14% mortality rate associated with the disease exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

Diagnosis exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure is diagnosed Men are 37.84% more likely than Women

9 510

Men receive the diagnosis exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

1 584 (16.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

312 (7.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure - Men aged 35-39 and Women aged 50-54

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-39, 45-64, 75-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 40-44, 65-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 45-49, 60-64, 70-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 30-44, 50-59, 65-69

Disease Features exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure - what does this mean

Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure can cause barotrauma, a condition in which the body's tissues are damaged due to a sudden change in air pressure. this can cause pain, swelling, and bleeding in the affected area. symptoms can range from mild discomfort to more serious issues such as permanent hearing loss or lung damage.

What happens during the disease - exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the patient
  • X-ray of the lungs
  • CT scan of the chest
  • Blood tests
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Spirometry
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To treat the disease with exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure.
  • Increase air pressure gradually over a period of time.
  • Decrease air pressure gradually over a period of time.
  • Alternate between high and low air pressure.
  • Maintain a constant air pressure.
  • Monitor the patient's response to changes in air pressure.
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4 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure - Prevention

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Specified forms of the disease

(R63.0) Anorexia
(R63.1) Polydipsia
(R63.2) Polyphagia
(R63.3) Feeding difficulties and mismanagement
(R63.4) Abnormal weight loss
(R63.5) Abnormal weight gain
(R63.8) Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake