Biapical bronchiectasis refers to a condition characterized by abnormal and permanent dilation of the bronchi, typically affecting the upper lobes of the lungs, which can lead to chronic cough, sputum production, and recurrent lung infections. Chronic fibronodular changes indicate the presence of fibrous tissue and nodules in the lung, often resulting from long-term inflammation or infection, which can impair lung function and contribute to respiratory symptoms. Both conditions can be associated with various underlying diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and previous infections like tuberculosis. Their management typically focuses on controlling symptoms and preventing further lung damage.
Biapical COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, refers to the presence of chronic lung conditions affecting both upper lobes of the lungs (the apices). This condition is characterized by airflow limitation, often due to long-term exposure to irritants like smoking or pollution. The term "biapical" indicates that the changes or damage are specifically located in the upper regions of the lungs. Symptoms typically include breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing, and management focuses on alleviating symptoms and improving lung function.
Fibronodular pleuroparenchymal refers to a pattern of lung involvement characterized by the presence of fibrous nodules within the pleura and lung parenchyma. This condition is often associated with various forms of lung disease, including interstitial lung diseases and chronic inflammatory processes. The fibronodular changes can lead to impaired lung function and may be visible on imaging studies such as CT scans. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging, and sometimes lung biopsy.
Chronic means of long duration. Parenchymal means related to the bulk of the organ. Chronic parenchymal changes of the brain is a non-specific description of long-standing changes in how the mass of the brain looks.
The words advanced chronic changes in MRI results mean that there is some sort of chronic condition which has been present for long enough for the damage to be advanced. An example of this would be the changes which can be seen with advanced pancreatitis.
Chronic adaptations changes that occur as a result of repeated regular exercise and activity
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Chronic sinusitis
Chronic microvascular ischemic changes are when there are tiny blood vessels in the brain that have ruptured or clotted. This causes very small strokes.
Pleural parenchymal scarring is a type of scarring that occurs in the lining of the lungs. It can result from an injury to the lung or infections like tuberculosis or pneumonia. Often the infection or injury has healed but leaves behind some scar tissue. The term biapical indicates that the precise location of the scarring is at the upper tips of the lungs. Radiologists can see evidence of this type of scarring in MRI images and CT scans. While circumstances may indicate the need for further action, quite often doctors decide to simply monitor the condition for possible changes.
Clubbing is the medical term for the changes in fingernails or toenails associated with chronic lack of oxygen.
Chronic microvascular ischemic changes are when there are tiny blood vessels in the brain that have ruptured or clotted. This causes very small strokes.
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