New developments in reflux-associated cough.

abstract：:Immune cell airway infiltration and the bronchovascular remodeling process have shown to be promising in the understanding of bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) pathogenesis. In this study we sought to validate the importance of immune cells, whether diffusely distributed or forming lymphoid follicles, collagen density, an...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Garippo AL,Parra ER,Teodoro WR,Veloza AP,Yoshinari NH,Capelozzi VL

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benralizumab and mepolizumab are new therapies for severe eosinophilic asthma. They are both humanized IgG antibodies, targeting the IL-5 receptor and IL-5, respectively, suppressing the corresponding pathways. No specific biomarkers have been proposed to evaluate treatment response to benralizumab or mepolizumab. The...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Vantaggiato L,Perruzza M,Refini RM,Bergantini L,d'Alessandro M,Cameli P,Perruzza D,Bini L,Bargagli E,Landi C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic bronchitis is an essential component of bronchial asthma, and eosinophils play an important role. We studied the effect of eosinophils on cell surface plasmin generation by bronchial epithelial cells, because plasmin is thought to be involved in bronchial tissue repair/remodeling by means of fibrinolysis ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hara K,Hasegawa T,Ooi H,Koya T,Tanabe Y,Tsukada H,Igarashi K,Suzuki E,Arakawa M,Gejyo F

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simulation-based medical education has gained tremendous popularity over the past two decades. Driven by the patient safety movement, changes in the educational opportunities available to trainees and the rapidly evolving capabilities of computer technology, simulation-based medical education is now being used across ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Lam G,Ayas NT,Griesdale DE,Peets AD

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multiuser system for whole body plethysmographic measurements and interpretation which has been developed under clinical conditions is described. The following measurements can be carried out in a rapid way and in one session with the patient: specific airway resistance during spontaneous breathing, determination of...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Zaiss AW,Matthys H

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchial provocation studies performed in our research center have consistently demonstrated airway hyperresponsiveness to both inhaled methacholine and histamine in subjects with chronic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). More recently, we reported that the airways of such subjects maintained on chronic baclofen (ga...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Grimm DR,DeLuca RV,Lesser M,Bauman WA,Almenoff PL

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the alveolar macrophage has been found to play a central role in interstitial lung disease. Pulmonary histiocytosis X is characterized by infiltrating fibroblasts, mononuclear cells, and CD-1-positive Langerhans cells. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid displays an increase of CD-1-positive cells and a...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Uebelhoer M,Bewig B,Sternberg K,Rabe K,Nowak D,Magnussen H,Barth J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to compare the risk factors, clinical characteristics, and complications of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants delivered very preterm, late preterm, and term in order to help optimize the management of RDS in neonates. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted on ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Sun H,Xu F,Xiong H,Kang W,Bai Q,Zhang Y,Zhou C,Zhuang F,Wang X,Zhu C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactant is not a homogeneous material and can be separated into subtypes. Subtype conversion is clinically important because it is thought to occur naturally and because surface activity varies depending on the subtype. Fibrinogen, a naturally occurring serum protein, is known to affect this conversion. In this stu...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Manalo E,Merritt TA,Amirkhanian JD,Kheiter A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Survival implications of pre-transplant antibodies to human leukocyte antigens prior to lung transplantation (LTx) in adult cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are unknown. METHODS:Data from the United Network for Organ Sharing Registry (1987-2013) were used to compare survival differences in adult CF patients wi...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hayes D Jr,Tumin D,Tobias JD

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiothoracic surgery posits an arrangement of large, significant hemodynamic, and physiologic alterations upon the human body, which predisposes a patient to develop pathology. The care of these patients in the postoperative realm requires an astute physician with deep understanding of the cardiopulmonary system, wh...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Tanner TG,Colvin MO

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) caused by inhaled organic environmental allergens can progress to a fibrotic end-stage lung disease. Neovascularization plays an important role in pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of sera from EAA patients on the angiogenic capabilit...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Zielonka TM,Demkow U,Filewska M,Bialas B,Zycinska K,Radzikowska E,Wardyn AK,Skopinska-Rozewska E

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of azelastine and some selected compounds on ciliary beating frequency (CBF) was investigated in vitro using human mucosal samples and in vivo using anesthetized guinea pigs. Further influence of azelastine on mucus secretion was evaluated in mice and on mucociliary clearance in anesthetized rabbits. Azelas...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Achterrath-Tuckermann U,Saano V,Minker E,Stroman F,Arny I,Joki S,Nuutinen J,Szelenyi I

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methacholine challenge testing (MCT) is widely used to assess airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). Traditionally, a 20% or greater decline in forced expiratory volume in 1 (FEV(1)) is the primary outcome measure. We examined whether the inclusion of wheeze detection as outcome measure influenced the categorical interpret...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Bohadana AB,Michaely JP

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of our systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the therapeutic effectiveness of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR), and to compare it with medical management and lung volume reduction surgery. METHODS:Variables of interest were absolute change in FEV1, 6MWT, and SGRQ. Meta-analy...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Kumar A,Dy R,Singh K,Jeffery Mador M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem worldwide and is proved to be the number three cause of death in globally. The objective of this study was to explore the molecular mechanism of the progression of COPD. METHODS:Using the GSE1650 affymetrix microarray data acces...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ye J,Wen L,Liu DL,Lai GX

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exhaled breath condensate analysis is a developing method for investigating airway pathology. Impact of food and drink on breath condensate composition has not been systematically addressed. The aim of the study was to follow exhaled breath condensate pH after drinking an acidic and a neutral beverage. Breath condensa...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Kullmann T,Barta I,Antus B,Horváth I

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are most commonly associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Patients with PAVMs can present with serious complications including stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and brain abscess. PAVMs are rare in non-HHT patients and little is known abo...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Albitar HAH,Segraves JM,Almodallal Y,Pinto CA,De Moraes AG,Iyer VN

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously demonstrated that the exposure to hyperbaric hyperoxia increased respiratory system elastance and both the "ohmic" and viscoelastic components of inspiratory resistances, probably because of increased oxygen tension toxic effects. We presently investigated the possible consequences of a single ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Rubini A,Porzionato A,Sarasin G,Zara S,Macchi V,Camporesi E,Bosco G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged exposure to crystalline silica leads to persistent pulmonary inflammation and progressive fibrosis. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) has emerged as a potent proinflammatory and profibrotic regulator to participate in a variety of chronic inflammatory diseases. However, the role of CTGF in sil...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Zhou T,Yu Q,Lin H,Wang Z,Fu G,Lei L,Shi Y,Zhang L,Qin L,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Group B streptococcal (GBS) pneumonia, with neutrophilic granulocytes immigrating into the lungs, may occur in neonates. The incidence is particularly high among preterm infants, who often are treated with exogenous surfactant. We have previously demonstrated in vitro that neutrophils stimulated by GBS cause lipid per...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Bouhafs RK,Jarstrand C,Robertson B

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare disorder of the large airways characterized by the development of submucosal cartilaginous and bony nodules. The nodules involve the anterior and lateral walls and typically spare the posterior membranous wall. The clinical presentation of TO is variable and ran...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Abu-Hijleh M,Lee D,Braman SS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although lung transplantation is the only means of survival for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease, outcomes from this intervention are inferior to other solid organ transplants. The reason for the poor outcomes may be linked to an early reaction, such as primary graft dysfunction, and associated with...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Nataatmadja M,Passmore M,Russell FD,Prabowo S,Corley A,Fraser JF

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease in patients who were treated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists in South Korea and to evaluate their clinical characteristics. METHODS:We surveyed all patients (N = 509) w...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Lee SK,Kim SY,Kim EY,Jung JY,Park MS,Kim YS,Kim SK,Chang J,Kang YA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that a low concentration of exogenously applied vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) suppresses the release of acetylcholine (ACh) from vagus nerve terminals in the ferret and feline trachea. There has been, however, no documentation of the prejunctional action of VIP in the human airway. We observ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Aizawa H,Inoue H,Shigyo M,Takata S,Koto H,Matsumoto K,Hara N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The immuno-nutritional status is closely related to the prognosis in many cancers. Controlling nutritional status (CONUT) score is a new parameter that reflects the immuno-nutritional status and is prognostic in some cancers. However, the prognostic significance of the CONUT score in small cell lung cancer (SCL...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Yılmaz A,Tekin SB,Bilici M,Yılmaz H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exhaled nitric oxide (NO) levels have been reported to be lower in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) than in controls; however the mechanism(s) responsible and the effect on pathogenesis are unclear. The objective of these studies was to determine if the low levels of gas phase NO (gNO) could be reproduced ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ostrowski LE,Stewart D,Hazucha M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials that compared the efficacy of doublet versus single third-generation cytotoxic agent as first-line treatment for elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS:Several d...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Qi WX,Tang LN,He AN,Shen Z,Lin F,Yao Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the relative effect of racemic and (R)-albuterol on airway smooth muscle tone have been investigated in patients with airflow obstruction, the comparative effectiveness of these drugs in relaxing airway vascular smooth muscle is unknown. Therefore, we determined the actions of inhaled racemic and (R)-albutero...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Pereira A,Mendes E,Ferreira T,Wanner A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is recognized as a preneoplastic condition by the World Health Organization. We reviewed our experience with 30 patients and performed a systematic review of the English literature to collect best evidence on the clinical features and disease cours...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Wirtschafter E,Walts AE,Liu ST,Marchevsky AM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00