Tracking of lung function in healthy children and adolescents.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the benefits of a flexible bronchoscopy (FB) service in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). DESIGN:Review of the first 200 FBs undertaken in a large PICU. SETTING:Large cardiac and medical PICU in the United Kingdom, also providing extra-corporeal life support. PATIENTS:129 patients (78 male...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Davidson MG,Coutts J,Bell G

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wheezing is the most widely reported adventitious lung sound in the English language. It is recognized by health professionals as well as by lay people, although often with a different meaning. Wheezing is an indicator of airway obstruction and therefore of interest particularly for the assessment of young children an...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Pasterkamp H

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tidal flow volume (TFV) loop ratios of (1) time to peak flow (tPTEF) to total expiratory time (tE) [tPTEF/tE] and (2) volume to peak flow (VPTEF) to expired volume (VE) [VPTEF/VE] are reported to decrease with age in early life, and to decrease in subjects with obstructive airways disease (OAD). However, the mecha...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Lødrup Carlsen KC,Stenzler A,Carlsen KH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in the setting of lymphoma has only rarely been reported in the world literature. Most cases reported were associated with radiation therapy vs. chemotherapy alone. This report presents one case illustrating the difficulty encountered managing a TEF that developed wh...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Moree JS,Bhakta MG,Ledbetter J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the extent of pulmonary dysfunction following primary closure of an abdominal wall defect, we obtained pulmonary function tests (PFT) in 11 newborn infants with gastroschisis and 6 with large omphaloceles admitted to a newborn ICU in a children's hospital. Patients were 1 to 30 days of age at the time of ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Nakayama DK,Mutich R,Motoyama EK

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reliability and predictive value of salivary theophylline levels was investigated in 58 children who were treated with oral sustained-release theophylline preparations for bronchial asthma. Serum and saliva levels were assessed by fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA), and Seralyzer (reagent strip reflectan...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Schulte T,Buhr W,Schmidt M,Walkenbach A,Berdel D

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the causative pneumococcal serotypes of invasive diseases are already extensively studied, few data are available about the pneumococcal serotypes additionally isolated from broncho-alveolar lavage samples in childhood pneumonia. STUDY AIM:To identify the causative pneumococcal serotypes in culture...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： De Schutter I,Malfroot A,Piérard D,Lauwers S

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：:Our aim was to determine whether antenatal corticosteroids improve perinatal adaptation of the pulmonary circulation in lambs with lung hypoplasia (LH). LH was induced in 12 ovine fetuses between 105 and 140 days gestation (term approximately 147 days); in 6 of these the ewe was given a single dose of betamethasone (1...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Suzuki K,Hooper SB,Wallace MJ,Probyn ME,Harding R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the independent association of asthma and obesity and of their co-existence with functional exercise capacity among urban adolescents. METHODS:One hundred eighteen Hispanic- and African-American adolescents including 33 obese asthmatics, 18 normal-weight asthmatics, 38 obese non-asthmatics, and 29 n...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Rastogi D,Khan UI,Isasi CR,Coupey SM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to collect data on the prevalence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in Italy in infants hospitalized for lower respiratory tract infections, and to evaluate which of the recognized risk factors might be associated with disease severity. Thirty-two centers throughout Italy participa...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Lanari M,Giovannini M,Giuffré L,Marini A,Rondini G,Rossi GA,Merolla R,Zuccotti GV,Salvioli GP,Investigators R.A.DA.R. Study Group.

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review 15-year trends in respiratory care of extremely preterm infants managed in a tertiary perinatal center; to identify the factors contributing to their evolution; and to determine whether these changes had an impact on infant mortality, severe morbidity, and growth. METHODS:Retrospective cohort stud...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Habas F,Durand S,Milési C,Mesnage R,Combes C,Gavotto A,Picaud JC,Cambonie G

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most pneumatoceles disappear spontaneously and do not cause severe symptoms. Treatment alternatives include various conventional or surgical methods. However, an enlarging, complicated pneumatocele with cardiorespiratory instability requires imaging-guided catheter drainage or surgery. Here, we report the case of a ne...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Park TH,Kim JK

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumatoceles and bronchiectasis are secondary complications of respiratory infections in patients with hyper IgE syndrome (HIgES). We report on a patient with HIgES and recurrent pneumonias since 1 year of age, with progression to pneumatoceles and bronchiectasis and fatal outcome, with disseminated infection and sus...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Roxo P Jr,Torres LA,Menezes UP,Melo JM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung scintigraphy has been used to evaluate the degree of pulmonary hypoplasia in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). However, the relationship between lung scintigraphy and long-term outcome of CDH remains unclear. The aim of this study is to determine whether lung scintigraphy correlates with long-te...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Okuyama H,Kubota A,Kawahara H,Oue T,Kitayama Y,Yagi M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although Mycobacterium fortuitum (MF) is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium that rarely causes disease, there are reported cases of pneumonia, lung abscess, and empyema in subjects with predisposing lung disease. We report a neonate, without predisposing disease or risk factors, who manifested pneumonia and lung abscess....

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Glatstein M,Scolnik D,Bensira L,Domany KA,Shah M,Vala S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phrenic nerve pacing has been used since 1966 to support breathing in quadriplegics and patients with central hypoventilation syndrome (CHS). Recently, using low-frequency, long-inspiratory-time (Ti) stimulation, phrenic nerve pacing has been used successfully to support breathing 24 hours per day in adults and older ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Brouillette RT,Ilbawi MN,Klemka-Walden L,Hunt CE

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze breathing pattern and mechanical ventilatory constraints during incremental exercise in healthy and cystic fibrosis (CF) children. METHODS:Thirteen healthy children and 6 children with cystic fibrosis volunteered to perform an incremental test on a treadmill. Exercise tidal flow/volume loops were plotte...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Borel B,Leclair E,Thevenet D,Beghin L,Gottrand F,Fabre C

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the common indications for polysomnogram (PSG) associated co-morbid conditions, evaluation strategies, treatment options, and outcomes in a series of infants diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by a PSG. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of infants who underwent PSG over a 7-year perio...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Ramgopal S,Kothare SV,Rana M,Singh K,Khatwa U

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prognosis of postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) has many implications, ranging between reduced quality of life and life-threatening complications. We evaluated the prognostic factors for PIBO using the baseline clinical characteristics of patients and built a prediction model for determinin...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Jung JH,Kim GE,Min IK,Jang H,Kim SY,Kim MJ,Kim YH,Shin HJ,Yoon H,Sohn MH,Lee MJ,Kim KW

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein report a case of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) primarily presenting with asthma-like symptoms that had been misdiagnosed as severe asthma. Patients presenting with severe asthma symptoms along with systemic thrombosis should be systematically evaluated for APS. ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Veskitkul J,Ruangchira-urai R,Charuvanij S,Pongtanakul B,Udomittipong K,Vichyanond P

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prone sleeping position, use of soft mattresses and head covering by bedclothes are known risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Rebreathing carbon dioxide (CO(2) ) may be a possible mechanism or a confounding factor of SIDS. OBJECTIVE:To compare the aeration properties of a new concept of in...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Bar-Yishay E,Gaides M,Goren A,Szeinberg A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The jet nebulizer is a common device used for administering aerosol medication in young children. However, compared to a metered dose inhaler-spacer (MDI-spacer), it takes more time and personnel. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of salbutamol aerosol therapy given via these two devices in young wheezing child...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Deerojanawong J,Manuyakorn W,Prapphal N,Harnruthakorn C,Sritippayawan S,Samransamruajkit R

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease burden in cystic fibrosis (CF) impacts quality of life, distress, and treatment adherence. The promoting resilience in stress management (PRISM), is a brief patient-focused intervention to promote resilience in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), which may mitigate the negative outcomes, and is prov...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Toprak D,Nay L,McNamara S,Rosenberg AR,Rosenfeld M,Yi-Frazier JP

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A pilot study to compare pulmonary mechanics in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) cohort, specifically, comparing lung elastance between male and female infants in the NICU. HYPOTHESIS:Anecdotally, male infants are harder to ventilate than females. We hypothesize that males have higher model-based elast...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Kim KT,Knopp J,Dixon B,Chase JG

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nicotine, 1 mg/kg body weight/day, was injected subcutaneously in 3 female rabbits during gestational and lactating periods, and the lungs of the offspring were studied by scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) on days 5, 10, and 25 postpartum. Three other female rabbits served as controls. The si...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Chen MF,Diotallevi MJ,Kimizuka G,King M,Wang NS

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is currently no validated scoring system for quantification of airway secretions in children. A user friendly, valid scoring system of airway secretions during flexible bronchoscopy (FB) would be useful for comparative purposes in clinical medicine and research. The objective of this study was to validate our br...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Chang AB,Faoagali J,Cox NC,Marchant JM,Dean B,Petsky HL,Masters IB

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheal bronchus (TRB) has been generally considered an anatomical variant of the tracheobronchial tree without a precise pathological effect. Its prevalence is estimated to be between 0.2% to 3% of all children undergoing bronchoscopy and scientific information has been limited to case reports or small case series. ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Moreno M,Castillo-Corullón S,Pérez-Ruiz E,Luna MC,Antón-Pacheco JL,Mondejar-Lopez P,De-la-Serna O,Villa JR,Osona B,Torres-Borrego J,Santiago-Burruchaga M,Asensio O,Andres-Martin A,Delgado-Pecellin I,González Y,Palmero A,E

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chest impedance (CI) is the current standard for cardio-respiratory monitoring in preterm infants but fails to provide direct and quantitative information on diaphragmatic activity. Transcutaneous electromyography (dEMG) is able to measure diaphragmatic activity, but its feasibility and repeatability to mo...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Kraaijenga JV,Hutten GJ,de Jongh FH,van Kaam AH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to establish a porcine model of reversible obstruction of endobronchial foreign body (FB) and to assess the natural pulmonary reexpansion process using radiology and histopathology after removal of the bronchial FB. METHODS:A metal stent was placed in the right lower lobe bronchial l...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Wang S,Tu J,Song Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00