Association of SERPINE2 with asthma.

abstract：:We compared the efficacy of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) vs negative pressure ventilation (NPV) in providing ventilatory muscle rest for five normal subjects and six patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). All participants underwent measurement of transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi), pressure ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Belman MJ,Soo Hoo GW,Kuei JH,Shadmehr R

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Spirometry is performed to monitor lung health, but variability between tests can hinder recognition of excessive FEV(1) declines. We sought to describe the relationship between FEV(1) changes over 1 to 5 years and FEV(1) declines over longer terms, using 21,821 test results from 1,884 workers who parti...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wang ML,Avashia BH,Petsonk EL

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent minor hemoptysis resulted from extensive granulation tissue on the main carina and adjacent bronchi due to frequent spraying of metered-dose inhaler (MDI)-generated aerosol medications directly into a permanent tracheostomy. Salbutamol, containing oleic acid, was considered the most likely cause. After an A...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Newhouse MT

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cidofovir, a nucleoside analog antiviral agent, has been used with moderate success in the treatment of juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis (JLP) by direct intralesional injection. We report the first case where IV cidofovir was used successfully to treat a rare but lethal multicystic lung disease complicating JLP. A 35...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dancey DR,Chamberlain DW,Krajden M,Palefsky J,Alberti PW,Downey GP

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocardial involvement associated with disseminated histoplasmosis has been infrequently documented, especially among patients with prosthetic valves. The therapeutic approach to these patients is also not yet clearly defined. A 54-year-old man with prosthetic valve endocarditis due to histoplasmosis was successfully...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kanawaty DS,Stalker MJ,Munt PW

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National spirometric surveillance data in the United States were last collected during 1988-1994. The objective of this study was to provide current estimates for obstructive and restrictive impairment of lung function and to examine changes since 1988-1994. METHODS:We used data from 14,360 participants age...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ford ES,Mannino DM,Wheaton AG,Giles WH,Presley-Cantrell L,Croft JB

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since first described in 1984, nontraumatic pneumothoraces in patients with AIDS has become more common. When compared with spontaneous pneumothorax in the general population, pneumothoraces in patients with AIDS are often complicated by prolonged air leaks as well as higher recurrence rates. Chemical pleurodesis has ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Read CA,Reddy VD,O'Mara TE,Richardson MS

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A multicenter study in the late 1990s demonstrated suboptimal emergency asthma care for pregnant women in US EDs. After a decade, follow-up data are lacking. We aimed to examine changes in emergency asthma care of pregnant women since the 1990s. METHODS:We combined data from four multicenter observational s...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hasegawa K,Cydulka RK,Sullivan AF,Langdorf MI,Nonas SA,Nowak RM,Wang NE,Camargo CA Jr

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Unlike thoracocentesis and closed pleural biopsy (CPB), medical thoracoscopy permits biopsy with direct visualization. In a 6-year retrospective study of patients having undergone at least one medical thoracoscopy, we analyzed the diagnostic yield of thoracoscopy and its value in the management of pleu...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Blanc FX,Atassi K,Bignon J,Housset B

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short-course chemotherapy (SCC) for pulmonary tuberculosis for nine months with isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (RIF) is well established. However, there is still no report on results of such therapy in pleural disease. From January 1976 through December 1984, we treated 201 patients (average age 61.6 years) for pleural ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dutt AK,Moers D,Stead WW

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of all patients presenting at our level 1 trauma center with multiorgan system injuries, 33 have been identified with acute lesions of the thoracic aorta. Mean severity injury score was 24 +/- 3. Four patients underwent resuscitative thoracotomy upon arrival in the emergency department. One survived and fully recovere...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Cernaianu AC,Cilley JH Jr,Baldino WA,Spence RK,DelRossi AJ

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been dramatic resurgence of interest in surgical treatment of emphysema, particularly "lung volume reduction" procedures. Recent studies have demonstrated improvements in pulmonary function, lung mechanics, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in selected patients following volume reduction procedures. Ho...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Brenner M,Yusen R,McKenna R Jr,Sciurba F,Gelb AF,Fischel R,Swain J,Chen JC,Kafie F,Lefrak SS

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Symptomatic malignant pleural effusions are common sequelae in patients with certain malignancies. Pleurodesis via bedside thoracostomy is the current treatment option most commonly used. To our knowledge, this is the first prospective randomized trial to examine which agent, bleomycin or talc slurry, is supe...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Zimmer PW,Hill M,Casey K,Harvey E,Low DE

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-year-old woman had progressive shortness of breath. Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis was diagnosed 4 years before. An open-lung biopsy showed the simultaneous presence of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis and pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis. This is perhaps the first time the coincidental occurrence of these two di...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dormans TP,Verrips A,Bulten J,Cox N

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：:Thrombocytopenia is a common problem in cardiovascular patients, but the etiology and management of this condition may be different than those in other populations. Around the time that percutaneous coronary interventions are performed, the drugs most commonly associated with thrombocytopenia are the glycoprotein (GP)...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Matthai WH Jr

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early-life stress is becoming an important determinant of immune system programming. Maternal prenatal distress is found to be associated with atopic disease in offspring but the separate effects of postnatal distress are not well-studied. RESEARCH QUESTION:Does the likelihood of asthma and atopic dermatiti...

journal_title：Chest

authors： van der Leek AP,Bahreinian S,Chartier M,Dahl ME,Azad MB,Brownell MD,Kozyrskyj AL

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first case, to our knowledge, of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) as the pulmonary manifestation in primary Sjögren's syndrome (SjS). A 45-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of a dry cough and an interstitial shadow on a chest roentgenogram. Labial biopsy and sialogram confirmed a di...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kadota J,Kusano S,Kawakami K,Morikawa T,Kohno S

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been reported, but not proven, that perioperative blood transfusions have a detrimental effect on the survival of patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer. STUDY DESIGN:and methods: A prospective study was carried out on the patients undergoing lobectomy for stage I lung cancer at our department f...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Nosotti M,Rebulla P,Riccardi D,Baisi A,Bellaviti N,Rosso L,Santambrogio L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of congenital heart disease is approximately 8/1,000 live births and appears to be constant around the world. The currently accepted paradigm for the development of pulmonary vascular disease associated with congenital heart disease maintains that increased pulmonary blood flow and pressure trigger unfav...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Adatia I,Kothari SS,Feinstein JA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the findings in a patient known to have olivopontocerebellar atrophy who developed respiratory distress, inspiratory stridor, and maximum inspiratory and expiratory flow volume loops. Treatment with carbidopa-levodopa gave symptomatic relief. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schiffman PL,Golbe LI

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactant replacement therapy (SRT) has a proven role in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and severe meconium aspiration syndrome in infants, and may have a role in the treatment of pediatric patients with ARDS. Although newer delivery mechanisms and strategies are being studied, the classic su...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Stevens TP,Sinkin RA

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human telomere disease consists of a wide spectrum of disorders, including pulmonary, hepatic, and bone marrow abnormalities. The extent of bone marrow and liver abnormalities in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and short telomeres is unknown. METHODS:The lung transplant clinic established a pr...

journal_title：Chest

authors： George G,Rosas IO,Cui Y,McKane C,Hunninghake GM,Camp PC,Raby BA,Goldberg HJ,El-Chemaly S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To develop and compare ICU length-of-stay (LOS) risk-adjustment models using three commonly used mortality or LOS prediction models. METHODS:Between 2001 and 2004, we performed a retrospective, observational study of 11,295 ICU patients from 35 hospitals in the California Intensive Care Outcomes Project. We...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vasilevskis EE,Kuzniewicz MW,Cason BA,Lane RK,Dean ML,Clay T,Rennie DJ,Vittinghoff E,Dudley RA

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Productivity loss is an overlooked aspect of the burden of chronic health conditions. While modern guidelines emphasize achieving clinical control in asthma management, few studies have reported on the relationship between asthma control and productivity loss. We calculated the productivity loss that can be ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Sadatsafavi M,Rousseau R,Chen W,Zhang W,Lynd L,FitzGerald JM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In California, state law now prohibits smoking in most public places. We examined the prevalence and short-term health impact of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure during travel among adults with asthma. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:A cohort of 374 nonsmoking adults with asthma recruited from a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eisner MD,Blanc PD

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the influence of respiratory muscle overload and right cardiac overload among the possible risk factors of hospital readmission in a 1-year follow-up of a cohort of patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. METHODS:A total of 112 COPD patients who were admitted consecutively to the hospital for acute exac...

journal_title：Chest

authors： González C,Servera E,Marín J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk of acquiring ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and the impact on costs when extending ventilator circuit change intervals beyond 2 days to 7 and 30 days. DESIGN:Prospective 4-year review of mechanically ventilated patients. SETTING:The respiratory and medical ICUs of an 800-bed ter...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Fink JB,Krause SA,Barrett L,Schaaff D,Alex CG

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:COPD is a significant public health challenge, notably set to become the third leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of chronic disability worldwide by the next decade. Skeletal muscle impairment is now recognized as a disabling, extrapulmonary consequence of COPD that is associated with reduced quality of li...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Taivassalo T,Hussain SN

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate comparative bronchodilator efficacy with chronic airflow obstruction (CAO), we randomly administered to ten patients week-long treatments consisting of: inhaled metaproterenol from a metered dose canister (1.30 mg six times a day) and doses of a sustained-release theophylline formulation sufficient to achi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Dullinger D,Kronenberg R,Niewoehner DE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00