UTHSC PA Program Podcast

In this episode, we review tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of spreading to extrapulmonary sites. We discuss the underlying...

In this episode, we review hyaline membrane disease, also known as neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), a respiratory disorder primarily affecting premature infants due to surfactant deficiency, resulting in...

In this episode, we review hemothorax, the accumulation of blood within the pleural cavity, most commonly resulting from blunt or penetrating chest trauma. We discuss important causes and risk factors, including rib...

In this episode, we review chylothorax, an uncommon accumulation of lymphatic fluid (chyle) within the pleural space caused by disruption or obstruction of the thoracic duct or its tributaries. We discuss important...

In this episode, we review chest tube placement (tube thoracostomy), a potentially lifesaving procedure used to remove air, blood, pus, or other fluid from the pleural space. We discuss the major indications, including...

In this episode, we review oral leukoplakia, a potentially malignant disorder characterized by persistent white patches or plaques of the oral mucosa that cannot be attributed to another identifiable condition. We...

In this episode, we review sinusitis (rhinosinusitis), a common inflammatory condition of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, often associated with impaired sinus...

In this episode, we review rhinitis, a common inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa that includes allergic, nonallergic (vasomotor), and infectious etiologies. We discuss the underlying pathophysiology, including...

In this episode, we review epistaxis, a frequent ENT complaint ranging from minor self-limiting bleeding to potentially life-threatening hemorrhage. We discuss important risk factors, including nasal trauma, dry air...

In this episode, we review nasal polyps, benign inflammatory growths of the sinonasal mucosa commonly associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease...

In this episode, we review acute pharyngitis, a common inflammatory condition of the throat most frequently caused by viral infections, with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) representing the leading bacterial cause. We...

In this episode, we review retinal detachment, a vision-threatening ophthalmologic emergency caused by separation of the retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium, potentially resulting in retinal ischemia...

In this episode, we review acute otitis media (AOM), one of the most common pediatric ear infections, typically developing after a viral upper respiratory infection causes Eustachian tube dysfunction and fluid...

In this episode, we review acute otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer's ear, an inflammatory infection of the external auditory canal most frequently caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. We...

In this episode, we review hordeolum, commonly known as a stye, an acute inflammatory infection of the eyelid glands most frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus. We discuss important risk factors, including poor...