Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and atopy in Tunisian athletes.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dynamic hyperinflation and daily physical activity (DPA) in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS:Thirty-four clinically stable CF were studied. All patients undertook incremental cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). CPET-related meas...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Savi D,Di Paolo M,Simmonds NJ,Pascucci C,Quattrucci S,Palange P

更新日期：2018-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical training has been shown to improve exercise capabilities in patients with asthma. Most studies focused on children and younger adults. Previously, the maximum program duration was six months. It is not known whether the same results may be obtained with lower intensity programs and sustained for tim...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Meyer A,Günther S,Volmer T,Taube K,Baumann HJ

更新日期：2015-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are not enough data on the epidemiology of asthma in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We analyzed data from a national household survey conducted in KSA in 2013 to estimate prevalence, associated risk factors and control measurements of asthma. METHODS:The Saudi Health Interview Survey was a cross-s...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Moradi-Lakeh M,El Bcheraoui C,Daoud F,Tuffaha M,Kravitz H,Al Saeedi M,Basulaiman M,Memish ZA,AlMazroa MA,Al Rabeeah AA,Mokdad AH

更新日期：2015-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each year, more than 13.7 million people became an active case of tuberculosis and more than 1.5 million cases of TB patient will die. The association between TB and malnutrition is bi-directional, TB leads the patient to malnutrition, and malnutrition increases the risk of developing active TB by 6 to 10 ti...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Feleke BE,Feleke TE,Biadglegne F

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ALK-rearrangement is observed in < 5% non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cases and prior to the advent of oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors, the natural history of oncogenic NSCLC was typically poor. Literature relating to regression of treatment-naïve NSCLC is limited, and regression without treatment has not...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Walls M,Walls GM,James JA,Crawford KT,Abdulkhalek H,Lynch TB,Peace AJ,McManus TE,Evans OR

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperoxia is common early in the course of resuscitation of critically ill patients. It has been associated with mortality in some, but not all, studies of cardiac arrest patients and other critically ill cohorts. Reasons for the inconsistency are unclear and may depend on unmeasured patient confounders, the...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Russell DW,Janz DR,Emerson WL,May AK,Bernard GR,Zhao Z,Koyama T,Ware LB

更新日期：2017-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the microbiological culture within endotracheal aspirate specimens (ETAs) and endotracheal tube specimens (ETTs) in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV) by statistical tools. METHOD:ETAs and ETTs from a total number of 81 patients, who were undergoing MV at the intensive care unit (ICU...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Shen L,Wang F,Shi J,Xu W,Jiang T,Tang H,Yu X,Yin H,Hu S,Wu X,Chan SK,Sun J,Chang Q

更新日期：2019-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm newborns typically require supplemental oxygen but hyperoxic conditions also damage the premature lung. Oxygen-induced lung damages are mainly studied in newborn mouse models using oxygen concentrations above 75% and looking at short-term effects. Therefore, we aimed at the investigation of long-term...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Kindermann A,Binder L,Baier J,Gündel B,Simm A,Haase R,Bartling B

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have investigated whether pleural cholesterol levels can aid in diagnosis of pleural exudates, and the results have varied considerably. To gain a more reliable answer to this question, we meta-analyzed the literature on using pleural cholesterol or the ratio of cholesterol in pleural fluid to c...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Shen Y,Zhu H,Wan C,Chen L,Wang T,Yang T,Wen F

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many studies on people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have examined the mutual impact of physical status and emotional experience, there is limited knowledge about the way COPD people first-hand perceive their condition. This study was designed to investigate the illness perceptio...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Pozzar M,Volpato E,Valota C,Pagnini F,Banfi PI

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease with poor prognosis mainly affecting males. Differences in clinical presentation between genders may be important both for the diagnostic work-up and for follow-up. In the present study, we therefore explored potential gender differences at presentation in a S...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Kalafatis D,Gao J,Pesonen I,Carlson L,Sköld CM,Ferrara G

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Convenient approaches for accurate biopsy are extremely important to the diagnosis of lung cancer. We aimed to systematically review the clinical updates and development trends of approaches for biopsy, i.e., CT-guided PTNB (Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy), ENB (Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchosc...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Deng CJ,Dai FQ,Qian K,Tan QY,Wang RW,Deng B,Zhou JH

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Telehealth and telemonitoring is an emerging area of study in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), with the potential of increasing access to care, and minimising infection control risks to patients without compromising their health outcomes. To date, limited evidence is available to support the use of teleheal...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Lang RL,Wilson C,Stockton K,Russell T,Johnston LM

更新日期：2019-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is hallmarked by inflammatory processes and a progressive decline of lung function. YKL-40 is a potential biomarker of inflammation and mortality in patients suffering from inflammatory lung disease, but its prognostic value in patients with COPD remains unknown. ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Holmgaard DB,Mygind LH,Titlestad IL,Madsen H,Pedersen SS,Johansen JS,Pedersen C

更新日期：2013-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in asthma treatment, severe asthma (SA) still results in high morbidity and use of health resources. Our hypothesis was that SA patients would achieve adequate control with a systematic protocol, including oral corticosteroids, budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy and a mul...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Athanazio R,Carvalho-Pinto R,Fernandes FL,Rached S,Rabe K,Cukier A,Stelmach R

更新日期：2016-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Penicillium species are among the most common fungi present in the environment and are usually considered non-pathogenic to humans. However, in immunocompromised hosts they can be virulent pathogens and can cause death. Penicillium digitatum is a plant pathogen that commonly causes a postharvest fungal disea...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Oshikata C,Tsurikisawa N,Saito A,Watanabe M,Kamata Y,Tanaka M,Tsuburai T,Mitomi H,Takatori K,Yasueda H,Akiyama K

更新日期：2013-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumonia poses a significant burden to the U.S. health-care system. However, there are few data focusing on severe pneumonia, particularly cases of pneumonia associated with specialized care in intensive care units (ICU). METHODS:We used administrative and electronic medical record data from six integrated...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Storms AD,Chen J,Jackson LA,Nordin JD,Naleway AL,Glanz JM,Jacobsen SJ,Weintraub ES,Klein NP,Gargiullo PM,Fry AM

更新日期：2017-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onset of allergic asthma has a strong association with childhood but only a few studies have analyzed incidence of asthma from childhood to late adulthood in relation to allergy. The purpose of the study was to assess age-specific incidence of allergic and non-allergic asthma. METHODS:Questionnaires were se...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Pakkasela J,Ilmarinen P,Honkamäki J,Tuomisto LE,Andersén H,Piirilä P,Hisinger-Mölkänen H,Sovijärvi A,Backman H,Lundbäck B,Rönmark E,Kankaanranta H,Lehtimäki L

更新日期：2020-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is marked by its difficult diagnosis and poor prognosis. Medical thoracoscopy (MT) is an effective and safe procedure for the diagnosis of exudative pleural effusions and many factors associated with poor prognosis of MPM. We conducted this study to investigate the value ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Xu LL,Yang Y,Wang Z,Wang XJ,Tong ZH,Shi HZ

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Activins are members of the TGF-ß superfamily of growth factors. First, we identified by expression array screening that activin-B and follistatin are upregulated in human idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Next, we wanted to clarify their specific role in lung fibrosis formation. METHODS:We used specific...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Myllärniemi M,Tikkanen J,Hulmi JJ,Pasternack A,Sutinen E,Rönty M,Leppäranta O,Ma H,Ritvos O,Koli K

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common problem globally. Bullas and blebs have been implicated in this problem, but the etiology of their formation is unknown. We aim to show the relation between a novel clinical finding, the pulmonary delayed inflation (PDI) sign, and the etiology of bulla and bleb formation ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Iyoda A,Azuma Y,Sakai T,Koezuka S,Otsuka H,Sano A

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) has been believed to be related with chemotherapy resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Recent studies have suggested eIF5A-2 may function as a proliferation-related oncogene in tumorigenic processes. METHODS:We used cell viability assays, western blotting...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Xu G,Yu H,Shi X,Sun L,Zhou Q,Zheng D,Shi H,Li N,Zhang X,Shao G

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The collection of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) is a suitable and non-invasive method for evaluation of airway inflammation. Several studies indicate that the composition of the condensate and the recovery of biomarkers are affected by physical characteristics of the condensing device and collecting circum...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Hoffmeyer F,Raulf-Heimsoth M,Harth V,Bünger J,Brüning T

更新日期：2009-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemo-radiotherapy and systemic therapies have proven satisfactory outcomes as standard treatments for various thoracic malignancies; however, adverse pulmonary effects, like pneumonitis, can be life-threatening. Pneumonitis is caused by direct cytotoxic effect, oxidative stress, and immune-mediated injury. Radiothera...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Arroyo-Hernández M,Maldonado F,Lozano-Ruiz F,Muñoz-Montaño W,Nuñez-Baez M,Arrieta O

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) syndrome is a very rare autosomal dominant form of genodermatosis caused by germline mutations in the folliculin (FLCN) gene, which is mapped to the p11.2 region in chromosome 17. BHD commonly presents cutaneous fibrofolliculomas, pulmonary cysts, renal cell carcinoma, and recurrent ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Hao S,Long F,Sun F,Liu T,Li D,Jiang S

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is emerging evidence regarding the efficacy of exercise training to improve exercise capacity for individuals with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the gold standard measure of exercise capacity; however this laboratory test has limitations for use in resea...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Granger CL,Denehy L,Parry SM,Martin J,Dimitriadis T,Sorohan M,Irving L

更新日期：2015-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower respiratory tract infection (LRIs) is very common both in terms of community-acquired infection and hospital-acquired infection. Sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) are the most important specimens obtained from patients with LRI. The choice of antibiotic with which to treat LRI usually depe...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Peng Z,Zhou J,Tian L

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The breakdown of alveolar barrier dysfunction contributes to Lipopolysaccharide stimulated pulmonary edema and acute lung injury. Actin cytoskeleton has been implicated to be critical in regulation of epithelial barrier. Here, we performed in vivo and in vitro study to investigate role of TLR4-p38 MAPK-Hsp27...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Wang W,Weng J,Yu L,Huang Q,Jiang Y,Guo X

更新日期：2018-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of clinic-based pulmonary rehabilitation in advanced COPD is well established, but few data exist for less severe patients treated in alternative settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a novel, community-based exercise program (CBE) was feasible and effective for pat...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Amin S,Abrazado M,Quinn M,Storer TW,Tseng CH,Cooper CB

更新日期：2014-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lung-protective ventilation bundle has been shown to reduce mortality in adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This concept has expanded to other areas of acute adult ventilation and is recommended for pediatric ventilation. A component of lung-protective ventilation relies on a prediction of...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Martin DC,Richards GN

更新日期：2017-05-23 00:00:00