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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... CP • Cough, dyspnea ... • CT: Halo sign ... phagocytic function of alveolar ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
can "recruit" alveoli ... in obstructive lung ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... increased WOB, dyspnea ... #indications #criticalcare
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
position Obstructive lung ... admitted with severe dyspnoe ... due to acute heart ... The following signs ... #Pulmonary #Edema
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
blood cells in the lung ... walking uphill - Dyspnea ... interstitium and alveoli ... common causes of acute ... Embolism: • Acute