Anatomy and neurophysiology of the cough reflex: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

abstract：:In recent months, medical institutions across the United States redoubled their efforts to examine the history of race and racism in medicine, in classrooms, in research, and in clinical practice. In this essay, I explore the history of racialization of the spirometer, a widely used instrument in pulmonary medicine to...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Braun L

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-three consecutive patients requiring endotracheal intubation in an emergency room were studied prospectively to define the complications associated with intubation and the survival of these patients, and to evaluate emergency room policies. The indications for intubation were acute respiratory failure (ARF) in 2...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Taryle DA,Chandler JE,Good JT Jr,Potts DE,Sahn SA

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemically bioavailable leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) can reduce the essential components of allergic inflammation in allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma by blocking cysteinyl leukotriene (CysLT) activity, resulting in a wide range of clinical effects. CysLTs, mediators, and modulators in the pathophysiolog...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Busse W,Kraft M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The chronically critically ill (CCI) are a subgroup of critically ill patients who have survived an acute critical illness but remain profoundly debilitated and ventilator dependent. We have previously shown that CCI patients have a very high prevalence of bone hyperresorption. The objective of this pre...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nierman DM,Mechanick JI

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central venous pressure (CVP) is used almost universally to guide fluid therapy in hospitalized patients. Both historical and recent data suggest that this approach may be flawed. OBJECTIVE:A systematic review of the literature to determine the following: (1) the relationship between CVP and blood volume, (...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Marik PE,Baram M,Vahid B

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of quantitative cultures of BAL for diagnosing nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Medical ICU, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France, an academic tertiary care center. PATIENTS:A total of 141 episodes of suspected lung infection in 84 c...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jourdain B,Joly-Guillou ML,Dombret MC,Calvat S,Trouillet JL,Gibert C,Chastre J

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic and metabolic effects of methylprednisolone were investigated in a double-blind study of 28 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), confirmed by unequivocal electrocardiographic and enzyme changes. Measurements were performed prior to and at 1.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 12 and 24 hours following infusion of me...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Henning RJ,Becker H,Vincent JL,Thijs L,Kalter E,Weil MH

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Estimating lung volume using inspiratory capacity (IC) maneuvers is a useful way of tracking dynamic hyperinflation. An understanding of the repeatability of the IC in a clinical setting is important when evaluating an individual's response to a therapeutic intervention that might influence lung volume....

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dolmage TE,Goldstein RS

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of cardiovascular and pulmonary limitation in performing maximal exercise is contrasted in patients with mitral valve disease (MVD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The ventilatory (VE) gas exchange (VO2 and VCO2) and heart rate (HR) responses to an incremental cycle ergometer exercise were m...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nery LE,Wasserman K,French W,Oren A,Davis JA

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the differences in smoking characteristics between a group of smokers with COPD and another group of healthy smokers, both of which were identified in a population-based epidemiologic study. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:This is an epidemiologic, multicenter, population-based study conducted in seven ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jiménez-Ruiz CA,Masa F,Miravitlles M,Gabriel R,Viejo JL,Villasante C,Sobradillo V

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of azathioprine-associated alveolitis diagnosed by gallium-67 scanning and transbronchial biopsy. The patient denied respiratory symptoms, exhibited spiking fevers, and had normal chest roentgenograms. Allopurinol inhibition of azathioprine metabolism may have been a contributing factor. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Krowka MJ,Breuer RI,Kehoe TJ

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:In these days, it was reported that bone marrow (BM) cells might take part in the remodeling of some systemic vascular diseases; however, it remains unknown whether the BM cells were involved in the vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries and the progression of pulmonary hypertension (PH). The purpose...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hayashida K,Fujita J,Miyake Y,Kawada H,Ando K,Ogawa S,Fukuda K

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Bronchial stenosis (BS) and bronchomalacia (BM) are often associated with lung allograft rejection or infection in lung transplant (LT) recipients. We reviewed our experience using balloon-expandable metallic (Palmaz) stents in the management of BS and BM in LT. DESIGN:Retrospective review of cases. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Susanto I,Peters JI,Levine SM,Sako EY,Anzueto A,Bryan CL

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare disease characterized by recurrent inflammation and destruction of the cartilaginous structures. Tracheobronchial chondritis is a dreaded complication of RP. We wish to report a case of RP of the trachea and bronchi which was treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressur...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Adliff M,Ngato D,Keshavjee S,Brenaman S,Granton JT

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:POC testing provides an opportunity for clinicians and laboratorians to work together to consider how best to serve the patients within an individual institution. Each health system has unique characteristics relative to patient population, as well as a unique laboratory structure. If physicians, nurses, laboratorians...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kost GJ,Ehrmeyer SS,Chernow B,Winkelman JW,Zaloga GP,Dellinger RP,Shirey T

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine the impact of OSA syndrome (OSAS) on symptoms and quality of life (QoL) among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, we assessed adherence and response to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in this population. METHODS:This was a case-controlled observatio...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lettieri CJ,Williams SG,Collen JF

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postural drainage has usually been shown to be an effective component of chest physical therapy; there is currently no data showing a beneficial effect of percussion or vibration; directed coughing may be as efficacious as postural drainage (Table 3); the forced expiration technique may increase sputum clearance with ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kirilloff LH,Owens GR,Rogers RM,Mazzocco MC

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current guidelines recommend the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) added to long-acting beta(2)-agonists (LABAs) for treatment of symptomatic patients with severe and very severe COPD. However, the evidence has been inconclusive. The aim of this review was to assess the safety and efficacy of LABAs/ICSs ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rodrigo GJ,Castro-Rodriguez JA,Plaza V

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Augmentation therapy with pooled human plasma-derived alpha(1)-antitrypsin (AAT) has been shown to have biochemical efficacy in restoring serum AAT levels above the protective threshold. Also, clinical efficacy has been suggested. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the bioequivalence of a new solvent detergent-treated p...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Stoller JK,Rouhani F,Brantly M,Shahin S,Dweik RA,Stocks JM,Clausen J,Campbell E,Norton F

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a pulmonary vasculopathy resulting in exercise intolerance, usually due to dyspnea. We hypothesized that ventilation is increased during exercise in PPH relative to normal because the ventilated lung is underperfused, cardiac output increase is restricted, and arterial...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Yasunobu Y,Oudiz RJ,Sun XG,Hansen JE,Wasserman K

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen therapy is an integral part of the treatment of critically ill patients. Maintenance of adequate oxygen delivery to vital organs often requires the administration of supplemental oxygen, sometimes at high concentrations. Although oxygen therapy is lifesaving, it may be associated with deleterious effects when a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Budinger GRS,Mutlu GM

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single breath diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (Dco) is commonly used as a simple method of assessing overall pulmonary gas exchange properties. Studies of Dco in bronchial asthma have yielded conflicting results. OBJECTIVE:To study Dco and to determine the factors influencing Dco in patients with ast...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Collard P,Njinou B,Nejadnik B,Keyeux A,Frans A

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the dose response to 6 weeks of triamcinolone acetonide inhalation aerosol (TAA, 100 microg per puff) in patients with moderately severe asthma. STUDY DESIGN:A total of 285 patients were randomly assigned to treatment with 1, 2, 4, or 8 puff...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Welch MJ,Levy S,Smith JA,Feiss G,Farrar JR

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A postmenopausal woman with severe obstructive airways disease and bronchospasm developed increased airflow limitation with the reintroduction of estrogen therapy for osteoporosis. Discontinuation of the estrogen caused symptomatic improvement and decreased her corticosteroid requirement. Readministration of estrogen ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Collins LC,Peiris A

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports have suggested that infusions of lidocaine (lignocaine) cause a high incidence of phlebitis. We investigated the possibility of reducing this high incidence by the addition of small amounts of heparin or hydrocortisone (or both) to the infusate of lidocaine. One hundred patients with acute myocardial ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bassan MM,Sheikh-Hamad D

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A smoker presented with pleuritic chest pain and was found to have reticulonodular interstitial opacities on chest x-ray film. Open lung biopsy revealed changes consistent with histiocytosis X, a disease seen almost exclusively in smokers. Smoking cessation was recommended, and the patient complied. A chest x-ray film...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Von Essen S,West W,Sitorius M,Rennard SI

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To address the major methodological issues of reverse causation and selection bias in epidemiologic studies of antibiotic use in early life and the development of asthma, we undertook a cohort study of this association in a complete population of children. METHODS:Using the health-care and prescription data...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kozyrskyj AL,Ernst P,Becker AB

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Thoracic Society recommends race-specific spirometric reference values from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) III for clinical evaluation of pulmonary function in whites, African-Americans, and Mexican-Americans in the United States and a correction factor of 0.94 for Asian-Ameri...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hankinson JL,Kawut SM,Shahar E,Smith LJ,Stukovsky KH,Barr RG

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is an important cause of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema but is rarely reported in the setting of bronchospasm. A 43-year-old woman with severe reactive airway disease suffered an episode of severe bronchospasm after endotracheal extubation following an otherwise uneventful gene...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Krodel DJ,Bittner EA,Abdulnour RE,Brown RH,Eikermann M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The epigenetic basis for human asthma is not well studied, particularly among older adults. This study investigated the methylation profiles in sputum DNA among older adults with asthma, using a population of smokers. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study using the Lovelace Smokers Cohort, a population of...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sood A,Petersen H,Blanchette CM,Meek P,Picchi MA,Belinsky SA,Tesfaigzi Y

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00