title: Pulmonary toxicities of cancer therapy.
abstract: Toxicity of the pulmonary region in persons with cancer can have singular or multidimensional causes. The seven distinct pulmonary toxicities are embolism, edema, pleural effusion, fibrosis, alveolitis, bronchiolitis obliterans, and radiation-induced pneumonitis. Although difficult to diagnose, all of these toxicities can be minimized by early assessment and immediate interventions. Astute nursing assessments and comprehensive treatment can make a difference in quality and quantity of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chernecky
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sarna
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001989:Bronchiolitis Obliterans / Q000209:etiology; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents