CRITICAL CARE

Pneumonia

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Chapter 111 Pneumonia Geri C. Reeves Definition and Epidemiology Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States, especially in older adults and in…

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Pleural Effusions and Pleurisy

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Chapter 110 Pleural Effusions and Pleurisy Patricia Polgar-Bailey Pleural Effusions Definition and Epidemiology A pleural effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid within the pleural space. The pleura, a serous,…

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Warts

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Chapter 68 Warts Glen Blair Definition and Epidemiology Verruca, or warts, are benign epidermal neoplasms caused by various types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of double-stranded DNA viruses…

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Acute Bronchitis

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Chapter 102 Acute Bronchitis Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Acute bronchitis is an acute and self-limited inflammation of the trachea and major bronchi, generally characterized by cough lasting 1 to…

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Parotitis

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Chapter 99 Parotitis Lisa O’Neal Definition and Epidemiology The parotid gland is the largest of the three major salivary glands in the body. An inflammatory reaction of the parotid gland…

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Acne Vulgaris

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Chapter 42 Acne Vulgaris Theresa A. Bedford Definition and Epidemiology Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatologic disorder in the United States. Although first observed in the pediatric age group,…

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Purpura

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Chapter 63 Purpura Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Purpura is a hemorrhaging into the skin. The size of the bleeding vessel determines the size of the lesion, which in turn…

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Tumors and Polyps of the Nose

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Chapter 94 Tumors and Polyps of the Nose Emily Karwacki Sheff, Jason Lucey, Patricia A. Reidy, Catherine M. Franklinh, Daniel E. Kane, Kerry A. Decker, Margaret Ann Mahoney, Patrice K….

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Dental Abscess

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Chapter 95 Dental Abscess Erin A. Lyden Definition and Epidemiology The term dental abscess is used to describe any abscess found in the tissues around the tooth. The most common…

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Smell and Taste Disturbances

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Chapter 93 Smell and Taste Disturbances Margaret Mahoney, Catherine M. Franklin, Patricia A. Reidy, Emily Kawacki Sheff, Daniel E. Kane, Elissa Ladd, Patrice K. Nicholas, Jason R. Lucey Definition and…

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