Anne Knisely, a 69-year-old female with a history of endometrial cancer, presented with left leg pain, pleuritic chest pain, and shortness of breath. Imaging revealed extensive bilateral pulmonary emboli, right heart strain, and lower extremity deep vein thrombi. She was managed with anticoagulation

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In this medical case study, two scenarios of adult males presenting with pleuritic chest pain and pneumothorax are discussed. The first scenario involves a 25-year-old with sudden onset chest pain, while the second scenario involves a 60-year-old with COPD. Recommendations for managing pneumothorax,

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Bronchiectasis is a condition characterized by abnormal and permanently dilated airways, often resulting in chronic cough, copious sputum production, and frequent bacterial infections. The disease can be congenital or acquired, with causes ranging from cystic fibrosis to inhaled toxins. Common sympt

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