Respiratory Disease

Updated: June 25, 2024

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Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

azlocillin

2

g

Intravenous (IV)

every 8 hrs

, For severe cases 5g every 8 to 10hr



cephalexin 

250

mg

Capsule

Orally 

every 6 hrs



star anise 


Indicated for Respiratory infections & inflammation, bronchitis, cough
0.5-1 gm of ground seed boiled in 150 ml of water for 120 min, strain it; 1 cup of tea orally every day
Or
3 gm of ground seed orally every day
Or
300 mg of essential oil orally every day
Note:
Essential oil products with concentrations of 5-10% have been administered through inhalation



ciprofloxacin inhaled (Pending FDA approval) 

Indicated for Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis:

Patients with non-CF bronchiectasis-related (NCFBE) chronic P aeruginosa lung infection await FDA clearance for this treatment.



tildipirosin 

bovine :

4 mg/kg subcutaneous injection, administered at a dose (1 mL/100 lb) based on weight through the neck. Do not use more than 10 ml per injection site



carbomycin 

Bacterial chronic respiratory disease (chickens)(For veterinary use)
It is used to treat bacterial infections in humans and animals
Primary use is observed in veterinary
The recommended usual dose is given with 1 g oxytetracycline hydrochloride, which is 1 g of this drug mixed in one gallon of drinking water via oral administration



Dose Adjustments

N/A

guacetisal 

1 - 1.5

g

Orally 

once a day

Indications: indicated in the treatment of aspirin-asthma, chronic bronchitis



ficonalkib 

This drug is indicated in treating neoplasms and other diseases that are ALK-mediated.
It has completed Phase- 2 of clinical trials and entered Phase 3



 

azlocillin

For children up to 14yr:

75

mg/kg

Intravenous (IV)

3 times a day

(do not exceed more than 2g/dose)
For 7 days to 1yr: 50mg/kg three times a day
For neonates <7 days: 50mg/kg twice a day



cephalexin 

25 - 50

mg/kg

Capsule

Orally 

every 8 hrs

10

days



 

american ginseng 

Indicated for respiratory infections
200 mg orally twice a day repeated for 3-4months (Cold-FX)



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