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Drugs acetazolamide ah-set-a-ZOLE-ah-mide Acetazolam†, Diamox Sequels acetazolamide sodium Pharmacologic class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Pregnancy risk category C AVAILABLE FORMS acetazolamide Capsules (extended-release): 500 mg Tablets: 125 mg, 250 mg acetazolamide…

T-Z Tonsillitis Tonsillitis—inflammation of the tonsils—can be acute or chronic. The uncomplicated acute form usually lasts 2 to 5 days. The presence of proven chronic tonsillitis justifies tonsillectomy, the only…

S Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a multisystem, granulomatous disorder that characteristically produces lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration, and skeletal, liver, eye, or skin lesions. Acute sarcoidosis usually resolves within 2 years. Chronic, progressive…

R Respiratory acidosis An acid-base disturbance characterized by reduced alveolar ventilation and manifested by hypercapnia (partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide [PaCO2] greater than 45 mm Hg), respiratory acidosis can…

P-Q Parainfluenza Parainfluenza refers to any of a group of respiratory illnesses caused by paramyxoviruses, a subgroup of the myxoviruses. Affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tracts, these self-limiting…

L Laryngeal cancer The most common form of laryngeal cancer is squamous cell cancer (95%); rare forms include adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and others. Such cancer may be intrinsic or extrinsic. An…

I-K Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and usually fatal interstitial pulmonary disease. About 50% of patients with IPF die within 5 years of diagnosis. Once…

H Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Mainly occurring in the southwestern United States but not confined to that area, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a viral disease first reported in May 1993….

F Fat embolism syndrome Fat embolism syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal problem. The syndrome involves pulmonary, cerebral, and cutaneous manifestations and occurs 24 to 48 hours after injury….