yellow nail syndrome

Yellow nail syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by three main areas of involvement. Typical features include nail abnormalities, respiratory tract disorders, and swelling caused by lymph accumulation (lymphedema). The syndrome most commonly affects older individuals.

Diagnosis:
The cause of the disease is unknown. In rare cases, familial occurrence has been reported, suggesting a possible partial genetic basis. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and a detailed medical history.

Treatment:
Due to the nature of the condition, treatment is symptomatic (focused on managing specific problems and alleviating symptoms). This may include antibiotics for respiratory issues, and corticosteroids have also been tried. Nail involvement may resolve without treatment, and permanent changes are only occasional.

• <p><strong>Zmeny na nechtoch:</strong></p>
•  žlté sfarbenie
• nadmerné zakrivenie nechtu
• takmer úplné zastavenie rastu nechta
• strata kože
• onycholýza
• infekcia mäkkých tkanív okolo nechtu (paronychia)
• poškodené môžu byť nechty  na rukách i nohách<p><strong>Pľúcne poškodenia:</strong></p>
•  voľná tekutina v pleurálnom priestore hrudníka (voda v pľúcach)
• bolesť na hrudníku, kašeľ
• zápal priedušiek (bronchitída)
• bronchiektázie (poškodenie a trvalé rozšírenie priedušiek)
• sinusitídy (upchanie vedľajších nosných dutín)
• opakované zápaly pľúc (pneumónie)<p><strong>Opuchy lymfatických ciest:</strong></p>
• cesty horných a hlavne dolných končatín
• nástup okolo puberty
• pocit ťažkosti a tlaku v postihnutej oblasti
• zhoršená pohyblivosť kĺbov postihnutých končatín
• napätá a tvrdá koža pod opuchom