CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Women and Lung Disease: Sex-Distinct Care

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speakers discuss the topic of women and lung disease. They specifically focus on three types of lung disease: catamenial disease, pulmonary hypertension, and obstructive lung disease. Catamenial disease refers to endometriosis in the thoracic cavity, which can cause symptoms such as pneumothorax (collapsed lung), hemothorax (blood in the chest cavity), hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and pulmonary nodules. The speakers explain that these symptoms often occur in women of reproductive age, and there is an association with pelvic endometriosis. They discuss the theories behind the development of these symptoms, including retrograde menstruation and benign metastasis. <br /><br />In the section on pulmonary hypertension (PH), the speakers highlight the sex differences in prevalence, disease severity, treatment response, and outcomes. They explain that women are more prone to developing PH and experience more severe symptoms. They also note that women with PH have better right ventricular function and survival rates compared to men. The speakers discuss potential explanations for these differences, including hormonal factors, immune dysregulation, and differences in airway size. <br /><br />Lastly, the speakers touch on obstructive lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and how these conditions also show sex differences in prevalence, severity, treatment response, and outcomes. They mention that women with COPD often have more severe symptoms and comorbidities, while men may show better response to certain treatments. For asthma, they discuss the influence of hormonal factors and the potential impact of asthma on pregnancy. Additionally, they mention that women with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis often have more severe disease and worse treatment outcomes compared to men. <br /><br />Overall, the video highlights the importance of considering sex and gender differences in lung disease, as these factors can impact disease presentation, treatment response, and outcomes.

Meta Tag

Category Pulmonary Manifestations of Sy

Session ID 1168

Speaker Marilyn Glassberg

Speaker Tim Lahm

Speaker Stephanie Levine

Speaker Anita Rajagopal

Track Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Keywords

women

lung disease

catamenial disease

pulmonary hypertension

obstructive lung disease

endometriosis

sex differences

COPD

asthma

treatment outcomes

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

PH