Respiratory syncytial virus infections in SR Croatia, Yugoslavia.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical course and treatment of an infant with acute pulmonary toxicity following intralesional administration of bleomycin for a lymphovenous malformation. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:A tertiary care University-affiliated hospital. PATIENT, INTERVENTION, AND RESULTS:An 8-month-old girl de...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Atwa K,Abuhasna S,Shihab Z,Hashaykeh N,Hasan R

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Foreign body (FB) aspiration is a frequent and preventable source of morbidity and mortality, especially in children under 4 years of age. Few comprehensive studies exist on presentation and outcome of apple aspirations in children. METHODS:In a retrospective analysis of bronchoscopy records of a tertiary...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Zychlinsky Scharff A,Schwerk N,Baumann U,Burmester H,Carlens J,Dopfer C,Grewendorf S,Mueller C,Schütz K,Voelker M,Hansen G,Happle C,Wetzke M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A potentially useful method to monitor respiratory mechanics in artificially ventilated patients consists of analyzing the relationship between tracheal pressure (P), lung volume (V), and gas flow (V) by multiple linear regression (MLR) using a suitable model. Contrary to other methods, it does not require any particu...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Rousselot JM,Peslin R,Duvivier C

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung transplantation in childhood is a highly specialized clinical practice confined to a few centers around the world. Organ availability remains an important limiting factor in extending the application of this procedure to more infants, children and adolescents. The lungs are the organ most vulnerable to injury, in...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Mallory GB Jr,Schecter MG,Elidemir O

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetuses of diabetic mothers who were exposed to excessive glucose show delayed maturation. Under these conditions, altered growth factor expression or signaling may have important regulatory influences. We examined the role of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in lung development and maternal diabetes in the rat. In order...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Thulesen J,Poulsen SS,Nexø E,Raaberg L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the safety and use of induced sputum (IS) in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Forty-eight children (19 males) with CF, mean age 12.6 (range, 7.3-17.0) years and median forced expired volume in 1 sec (FEV(1)) 48% (range, 14-77%) predicted were recruited. Patients spontaneously expectorated sputum and the...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Suri R,Marshall LJ,Wallis C,Metcalfe C,Shute JK,Bush A

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1994-1995 a cross-sectional epidemiological study investigating the respiratory health of school children in two Taiwan areas was conducted; one area was located in a region with petrochemical manufacturing complexes (Linyuan), and the other was situated in a reference area with no local industrial emissions (Taihs...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Yang CY,Wang JD,Chan CC,Hwang JS,Chen PC

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) that is produced within the airways can be measured in the exhaled air. Concentrations of exhaled NO (FENO) are decreased in cystic fibrosis (CF) and, in cross sectional studies, have been shown to be even lower in patients with more advanced pulmonary disease. This may result from retention and meta...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Grasemann H,Lax H,Treseler JW,Colin AA

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 1-month-old boy who presented with a "horseshoe" lung, complete "O" rings of the trachea, and an unusual course of the left pulmonary artery mimicking a left pulmonary artery sling. Computed tomography, cardiac catheterization, and bronchoscopy were performed to confirm the rare coexistence of these ano...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Hwang HK,Chen MR,Chen SJ,Kao HA,Lee KS,Shih SL

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of inhaled steroids (IS) on the improvement of clinical asthma symptoms and on the decrease in bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR). Twenty-four children with severe asthma were given 1,000 micrograms beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) daily and compared with ten asthmatic co...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Benoist MR,Brouard JJ,Rufin P,Waernessyckle S,de Blic J,Paupe J,Scheinmann P

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 13-year-old boy presented with a history of respiratory infection that had progressed for 3 months. A chest X-ray showed pathological findings that suggested endothoracic fascia compromise (Skarby sign). The thorax computerized axial tomography scan revealed multiple opacities in the fascia. A biopsy was performed, ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Broglia B,Bisero E,Sclavo L,Andreozzi P

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantifying the chest wall is useful in documenting thoracoabdominal synchrony during the neonatal period. Subjective measures are often used rather than gold-standard methods due to their practicality in clinical practice. The aim of the present study is to compare the reliability between a newly proposed m...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Gomes DC,Azevedo IG,de Figueiredo Araújo AG,da Costa Lopes LD,Nagem DAP,Magalhães FA,Pereira SA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the mortality and long-term outcomes of children undergoing tracheostomy. DESIGN:Retrospective chart and Texas Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics review of patients admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit who underwent a tracheostomy between 2001 and 2011. Mortality and decannulati...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： McPherson ML,Shekerdemian L,Goldsworthy M,Minard CG,Nelson CS,Stein F,Graf JM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-four children with recurrent or chronic infections of the lower respiratory tract compatible with the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) were evaluated for the presence of ultrastructural ciliary abnormalities. Studies were performed on multiple samples of respiratory mucosa obtained by na...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Barlocco EG,Valletta EA,Canciani M,Lungarella G,Gardi C,De Santi MM,Mastella G

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten children with mild bronchial asthma underwent bronchial challenge with carbachol on three consecutive days; using a double-blind technique, they were given inhaled saline placebo on the first day and placebo or sodium cromoglycate (SCG) on the second and third days 15 min prior to the bronchial provocation test wi...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Barbato A,Pisetta F,Mesirca P,Ragusa A,Zacchello F

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurements of thoracic gas volume (TGV), airway resistance (Raw), and airway conductance (Gaw) were calculated in a group of 42 normal infants using a whole-body plethysmograph. Maximum expiratory flow at functional residual capacity was measured in a separate group of 108 normal infants. Using data obtained from th...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Hampton F,Beardsmore CS,Morgan W,Williams A,Taussig L,Thompson JR

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate safety and efficacy of oral posaconazole and terbinafine for Lomentospora prolificans and Scedosporium apiospermum in children with cystic fibrosis. METHODS:Retrospective case review. RESULTS:There were five children (four girls), median age 15.0 years; three had S. apiospermum and two had L. pr...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Bentley S,Davies JC,Carr SB,Balfour-Lynn IM

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiresistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia limits the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy for infections due to this organism. It can be of special concern in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients due to frequent antimicrobial administration. The in vitro activity of 41 antimicrobial agents against 76 epidemiologicall...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Cantón R,Valdezate S,Vindel A,Sánchez Del Saz B,Maíz L,Baquero F

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous lymphatic intervention (PCL) is a promising new therapy for plastic bronchitis (PB). We characterized bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and cast morphology in surgically repaired congenital heart disease (CHD) patients with PB during PCL. We quantified respiratory and bronchoscopic characteristics an...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Geanacopoulos AT,Savla JJ,Pogoriler J,Piccione J,Phinizy P,DeWitt AG,Blinder JJ,Pinto E,Itkin M,Dori Y,Goldfarb SB

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pressure rise time (PRT), also known as slope time to the peak inflating pressure can be set on some modern neonatal ventilators. On other ventilators, PRT is determined by the set circuit flow. Changing slope time can affect mean airway pressure (MAP), oxygenation, and carbon dioxide elimination. Our aim wa...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Chong D,Kayser S,Szakmar E,Morley CJ,Belteki G

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Induced sputum sampling holds promise as a method for obtaining samples representative of the lower airways in young children. Collection of induced sputum samples in young children differs from older children and adults' as pharyngeal suctioning is often required. Our aim was to determine the sensitivity ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： D'Sylva P,Caudri D,Shaw N,Turkovic L,Douglas T,Bew J,Keil AD,Stick S,Schultz A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to determine whether a simple method of maintaining positive pressure ventilation during nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (NB-BAL) would successfully reduce the incidence and/or severity of desaturation events. Our design was a clinical trial with historical controls. Seventy ventilated pediat...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Morrow B,Futter M,Argent A

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop and validate a questionnaire scale that can be used as a screening tool to investigate for the presence of childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in Hong Kong Chinese children. Subjects suspected to have OSAS and controls were recruited. Parents completed a Hong Kong children sleep questionnaire ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Li AM,Cheung A,Chan D,Wong E,Ho C,Lau J,Wing YK

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively assess longitudinal lung function in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). WORKING HYPOTHESIS:Lung function in SCD children deteriorates with increasing age and the decline is more marked in younger children who have recently suffered ACS episodes. STUDY DESIGN:Two prospective longitudi...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Lunt A,McGhee E,Sylvester K,Rafferty G,Dick M,Rees D,Height S,Thein SL,Greenough A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) often experience acute pulmonary exacerbations (APE) and may be treated with a wide variety of intravenous antibiotics. The aim of this review is to provide an evidence-based summary of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD), tolerability, and efficacy studies utilizing the intraven...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Young DC,Zobell JT,Waters CD,Ampofo K,Stockmann C,Sherwin CM,Spigarelli MG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently reported that prenatal glucocorticoid therapy is less effective at promoting an improvement in lung function in male than in female sheep. This observation, and the higher incidence of respiratory distress syndrome in human males, suggests that the male fetal lung may be less responsive to glucocorticoids ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Kovar J,Waddell BJ,Sly PD,Willet KE

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent respiratory symptoms are common in preterm infants in the first 2 years of life. The aim of this study was to determine the lung function abnormalities associated with such symptoms. Forty preterm infants, with a median gestational age of 29 weeks were studied at a median postnatal age of 12 months. Twenty-t...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Yuksel B,Greenough A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficiency of mannose-binding lectin has been shown to be a risk factor for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. We, therefore, decided to treat a patient with CF, mannose-binding lectin deficiency, severe bronchopulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and rapid deterioration of lung function with purified mannose-bindi...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Garred P,Pressler T,Lanng S,Madsen HO,Moser C,Laursen I,Balstrup F,Koch C,Koch C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most international asthma guidelines recommend that children ≤5 years with asthma or recurrent wheezing be treated with daily low- moderate dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as the preferred controller and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) as alternative therapy. There is no systematic review comparin...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Castro-Rodriguez JA,Rodriguez-Martinez CE,Ducharme FM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Decreased lung function is common in preterm-born survivors. Increased fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) appears to be a reliable test for eosinophillic airway inflammation especially in asthma. We, systematically, reviewed the literature to compare FeNO levels in preterm-born children and adults who di...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Course CW,Kotecha S,Kotecha SJ

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00