Infectious mononucleosis complicated by necrotizing epiglottitis, dysphagia, and pneumonia.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) therapy on sleep and daytime symptoms of bed partners and patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). DESIGN:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey. SETTING:The sleep laboratory of a university teaching hosp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kiely JL,McNicholas WT

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristic arteriopathy of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) with attendant endothelial dysfunction provides an opportunity for enhanced cellular activation in the lung. Data from many laboratories support the concept of altered eicosanoid metabolism in PPH. Rigorously quantitative measurements of the excre...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Christman BW

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The synthetic peptide solnatide is a novel pharmacologic agent that reduces extravascular lung water, blunts reactive oxygen species production, and improves lung function due to its ability to directly activate the epithelial sodium channel. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of solnatide ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Zhou Q,Wang D,Liu Y,Yang X,Lucas R,Fischer B

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the beneficial effect of exercise capacity on mortality is well-accepted, its effect on health-care costs remains uncertain. This study investigates the relationship between exercise capacity and health-care costs. METHODS:The Veterans Affairs Health Care System recently implemented a Decision Support...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Weiss JP,Froelicher VF,Myers JN,Heidenreich PA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acquired somatic mutations induced by oxidative stress may contribute to the molecular pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory airway diseases. The objective of this study was to assess the intensity of oxidative DNA damage and the presence of microsatellite DNA instability (MSI), a marker of acquired somatic m...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Tzortzaki EG,Dimakou K,Neofytou E,Tsikritsaki K,Samara K,Avgousti M,Amargianitakis V,Gousiou A,Menikou S,Siafakas NM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the physiologic range of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) has been reported, data on how it is manifested in athletes are limited. The aim of the present study was to explore the full spectrum of PASP and the long-term training impact in a large population of highly trained athletes. METHO...

journal_title：Chest

authors： D'Andrea A,Naeije R,D'Alto M,Argiento P,Golia E,Cocchia R,Riegler L,Scarafile R,Limongelli G,Di Salvo G,Citro R,Caso P,Russo MG,Calabrò R,Bossone E

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From March 1, 1979 thru September 30, 1984 we performed 56 cardiac transplants (Tx). The first 32 patients received conventional immunosuppression therapy consisting of azathioprine/prednisone (I/P), while the subsequent 24 patients received cyclosporine/prednisone (C/P). Twenty-one of 32 I/P patients ages 39 +/- 3 ye...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Emery RW,Cork R,Christensen R,Levinson MM,Icenogle TB,Riley J,Ott RA,Copeland JG

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of intravenous (IV) amiodarone (300 mg) on heart rate was investigated in 22 patients with acute myocardial infarction (18) or ischemia (4) and sinus tachycardia. There were 11 men and 11 women (age range, 48 to 83 years; mean, 63.5). Amiodarone IV slowed the mean heart rate from 109 +/- 14 beats/min to 94 ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kusniec J,Strasberg B,Sclarovsky S,Klainman E,Agmon J

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We initiated the present study to predict interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by means of logistic regression analysis of clinical data, lung function, chest roentgenogram, and serologic parameters. Fifty-eight nonsmoking patients with RA were randomized from the rheumatologic unit and sent for ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Popp W,Rauscher H,Ritschka L,Braun O,Scherak O,Kolarz G,Zwick H

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-associated bronchiolitis and diffuse panbronchiolitis might overlap. We examined whether these conditions can be differentiated by comparing their clinical features and the effect of long-term macrolide treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty-eight Japanes...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kadota J,Mukae H,Fujii T,Seki M,Tomono K,Kohno S

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tight glycemic control is recommended for patients in the ICU, as hyperglycemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. DESIGN:Observational cohort of patients admitted to a 12-bed, inner-city, medical ICU (MICU). SUBJECTS:A total of 1,185 of 1,506 patients from July 1, 1999, to December 31, ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Freire AX,Bridges L,Umpierrez GE,Kuhl D,Kitabchi AE

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) is FDA-approved for ventilating patients with bronchopleural fistulae (BPF), yet little is known about its effect on the fistula airleak. We quantitated a patient's BPF airleak during both conventional volume-cycled ventilation and HFJV. The effect of chest-tube suction (CTS) on B...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Roth MD,Wright JW,Bellamy PE

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of amiodarone pulmonary toxicity (APT) occurring within days of the start of therapy and presenting with hemoptysis is reported. Both the very early onset and the presenting symptom are highly unusual in this entity. Implications in the diagnosis of APT are discussed. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Goldstein I,Topilsky M,Segev D,Isakov A,Heller I

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To clarify the pathophysiologic features of the relation between asthma and obesity, we measured the effects of weight reduction on peak expiratory flow (PEF) variability and airways obstruction, compared to simultaneous changes in lung volumes and ventilatory mechanics in obese patients with stable as...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hakala K,Stenius-Aarniala B,Sovijärvi A

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a worldwide problem. It cannot be prevented or cured, but it is possible, at least in principle, to control asthma with modern management. Control usually is assessed by history of symptoms, physical examination, and measurement of lung function. A practical problem is that these measures of contro...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Green RJ,Klein M,Becker P,Halkas A,Lewis H,Kitchin O,Moodley T,Masekela R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preponderance of evidence indicates that high airway pressure is not by itself injurious to the lung. Rather, overdistention of the lung appears to be the fundamental mechanism underlying VALI. The physician must bear in mind the factors (ie, flow-resistive pressure losses, respiratory muscle activity, and abnorma...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Manning HL

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a neurotrophic cytokine with immunomodulatory activity. NGF contributes to neurogenic inflammation and has been described in asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. OBJECTIVES:To identify and quantify NGF in serum and peripheral blood lymphocyte cultures from pigeon fanciers, ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McSharry CP,Fraser I,Chaudhuri R,Anderson K,Bourke SJ,Thomson NC,Boyd G

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence and progression of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) is known to be associated with a decline of lung function and increased risk of mortality. RESEARCH QUESTION:We aimed to elucidate the clinical course according to ILAs in patients with COPD. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A retrospective stu...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lee TS,Jin KN,Lee HW,Yoon SY,Park TY,Heo EY,Kim DK,Chung HS,Lee JK

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are among the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children. The bacterial extract OM-85 BV (bronchovaxom) has shown protective effect for ARTIs on children. We report a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, prospective clinical trial to assess the safety...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gutiérrez-Tarango MD,Berber A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indirect evidence from airway pressure recordings in mechanically ventilated patients suggests that the diaphragm exhibits contractile activity beyond that required to trigger a ventilator-assisted breath. We used the diaphragmatic EMG to provide direct evidence of persistent contractile activity and studied the effec...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Flick GR,Bellamy PE,Simmons DH

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When evaluating peripheral pulmonary lesions, a 3.0-mm ultrathin bronchoscope (UTB) with a 1.7-mm working channel is advantageous regarding good access to the peripheral airway, whereas a 4.0-mm thin bronchoscope provides a larger 2.0-mm working channel, which allows the use of various instruments including ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Oki M,Saka H,Asano F,Kitagawa C,Kogure Y,Tsuzuku A,Ando M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head-up tilt test was done in a 27-year-old man with recurrent syncope of unexplained cause. Severe sinus bradycardia and hypotension accompanied by light-headedness, cold sweating, and nausea occurred at 80 degrees head-up position during 4 micrograms/min isoproterenol infusion. Oral propranolol, 160 mg/d, in four di...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wang CC,Yeh SJ,Wen MS,Lin FC,Wu D

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are several reports showing that expiratory muscle strength and endurance can be impaired in patients with COPD. This muscle weakness may have clinically relevant implications. Expiratory muscle training tended to improve cough and to reduce the sensation of respiratory effort during exercise in patien...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Weiner P,Magadle R,Beckerman M,Weiner M,Berar-Yanay N

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Etomidate is commonly used for the facilitation of endotracheal intubation. While etomidate possesses multiple qualities that are beneficial in hemodynamically unstable patients who require a sedative or amnestic, its potential to negatively impact corticosteroid production is well-documented. Given the frequency of r...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jackson WL Jr

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:We sought to determine the adaptability and effectiveness of a new esophageal balloon technique to measure changes in esophageal pressure (Pes) as a reflection of pleural pressure with progressive incremental exercise testing in normal subjects. DESIGN:An 8F (0.9 cm) esophageal balloon catheter (Smart...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Thomas AM,Turner RE,Tenholder MF

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute respiratory worsening (ARW) requiring hospitalization in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (f-ILD) is common. Little is known about the frequency and implications of ARW in IPF and non-IPF ILD patients hospitalized for acute exacerbation (AE) vs known causes of ARW. METHODS:All consecut...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Moua T,Westerly BD,Dulohery MM,Daniels CE,Ryu JH,Lim KG

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An international, multicenter, prospective survey has been conducted to determine the hospital survival rates of patients with potentially reversible acute respiratory failure (ARF) who are managed in sophisticated intensive care units by leading critical care specialists, using current (1991 to 1992) support and trea...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vasilyev S,Schaap RN,Mortensen JD

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of antimicrobial therapy extend beyond short-term bacterial killing to long-term maintenance of weight and lung function. A review of antimicrobial drug trials shows that empiricism is still ahead of science and more studies are needed both to justify current practice and to make future changes logical. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Geddes DM

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Status asthmaticus is a life-threatening form of reactive airway disease, refractory to initial control with ordinary medical measures, sometimes requiring mechanical ventilatory assistance. In this report, we describe a patient whose bronchospasm could not be controlled with conventional measures, with severe respira...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Shapiro MB,Kleaveland AC,Bartlett RH

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum levels of a high molecular weight circulating antigen KL-6, detected by means of a sandwich assay using a monoclonal antibody KL-6 against a sialylated carbohydrate antigen, were evaluated for usefulness in monitoring the activity of interstitial pneumonitis. Abnormally high levels of KL-6 antigen were observed ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kohno N,Kyoizumi S,Awaya Y,Fukuhara H,Yamakido M,Akiyama M

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00