| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| PLAPS | Posterolateral and/or pleural alveolar syndrome |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| ARDS | Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| CAP | Community-acquired pneumonia |
| HCAP | Healthcare-associated pneumonia |
| AIDS | Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome |
| CEUS | Contrast-enhanced ultrasound |
| HRCT | High-resolution computed tomography |