A 40-year-old male from Central America presented with 2-month hemoptysis history, dyspnea, chest pain, weight loss, and night sweats. Initial tests showed nodular opacities and cavitary lesions. Biopsy revealed Paracoccidioides infection treated with itraconazole. Clinical improvement noted.

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Explore the anatomical structure, functions, and symptomatology of respiratory system disorders. Learn about dyspnea, hemoptysis, hypoxemia, orthopnea, and more. Understand asthma pathophysiology, pneumonia factors, and nursing care for asthmatic patients.

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Postural drainage therapy is an intervention used for airway clearance by mobilizing secretions in specific lung segments towards the central airways. It involves placing the patient in various positions to facilitate gravity-assisted drainage. The therapy includes manual techniques such as percussi

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Hemoptysis, the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract, can range from streaking to massive amounts, posing a life-threatening condition in severe cases. It is crucial to differentiate hemoptysis from hematemesis and evaluate its etiology, which can involve various pulmonary and vascular

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