Collapsed Lung (Atelectasis & Pneumothorax)
Pneumothorax
(InteliHealth)
Describes pneumothorax, its causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed,
and possible treatments. Registration required for free access to InteliHealth.
[11/01]
Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
"Dyspnea
is a Common Symptom of Lung, Breast Cancer" (cancernetwork.com)
v.7, no.9 Oncology News International (September 1998)
Discusses the possible causes, stepwise assessment and treatment of dyspnea.
Registration required for free access. [9/98]
"Behavioral
Interventions for Lung Cancer-related Breathlessness" (PubMed)
v.8, no.6 Cancer Pract (November-December 2000): 268-273
Abstract of a report on behavioral interventions to assist in the
management of breathlessness in lung cancer patients. Provides literature
citations to support the value of exercise in assisting patients to breathe
more effectively and manage related anxiety. Includes detailed instructions
on breathing exercises that may help patients better manage their feelings
of breathlessness and thus, also enhance their quality of life. [11/00]
Infections (Pneumonia, Aspergillosis)
Aspergillosis
(MedlinePlus)
Describes aspergillosis, its causes and symptoms. Discusses possible treatment
and complications. [8/02]
Pneumonia
(MedlinePlus)
Describes pneumonia, its causes and symptoms. Discusses possible
treatment and complications. [11/03]
Interstitial Lung Disease (Pneumonitis, Pulmonary
Fibrosis, ARDS)
Drug-induced
High
Incidence of Pulmonary Toxicity of Weekly Docetaxel and Gemcitabine in
Patients with NSCLC (PubMed)
Abstract of a study published in the June 2004 issue of Lung
Cancer reporting that the weekly administration of gemcitabine and
docetaxel in patients with advanced NSCLC is associated with a high incidence
of severe pulmonary toxicity, which does not seem to be dose-related.
The regimen cannot be used outside a protocol. [ 6/04]
Early
Detection and Successful Treatment of Drug-Induced Pneumonitis with Corticosteroids
(PubMed)
Abstract of a case report in Cancer Investigation that discusses
the symptoms and treatment of a NSCLC patient who developed pneumonitis
during chemotherapy. [2002]
Radiation-induced
Radiation Pneumonitis
(Lung Cancer Online)
Surgery-induced
Adult Respiratory Distress
Syndrome (ARDS) (Lung Cancer Online)
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