Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Local and systemic inflammation is implicated in the pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) is a non-invasive sampling method for the lower airways. However, it is important to consider the potential effect of the systemic origin whereas systemic inflammation is sig...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Antonopoulou S,Loukides S,Papatheodorou G,Roussos C,Alchanatis M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple criteria have been proposed to define community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) severity and predict ICU admission. Validity studies have found differing results. We tested four models to assess severe CAP built upon the criteria included in the 2007 IDSA/ATS guidelines, hypothesizing that a model providin...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gearhart AM,Furmanek S,English C,Ramirez J,Cavallazzi R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Surgical lung biopsy (SLB) plays an important role in the diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia, however, the occurrence of acute respiratory failure following SLB remains largely unreported. We evaluated the incidence, clinical features, therapy and prognosis of acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumo...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kondoh Y,Taniguchi H,Kitaichi M,Yokoi T,Johkoh T,Oishi T,Kimura T,Nishiyama O,Kato K,du Bois RM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcoidosis (SA) is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. It seems likely that in genetically different predisposed hosts, the same antigen(s) may cause the development of sarcoid Th1 response. The interaction of the T-cell receptor with the human leukocyte antigen-DQA1*03011 peptide-comp...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Dubaniewicz A,Dubaniewicz A,Dubaniewicz A,Moszkowska G

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that peak circulatory power (peak CircP; peak oxygen uptake × peak systolic blood pressure) is a variable predictor of prognosis in patients with left heart failure. It remains unknown whether peak CircP also predicts outcome in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPA...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Tang Y,Yao L,Liu Z,Xie W,Ma X,Luo Q,Zhao Z,Huang Z,Gao L,Jin Q,Yu X,Xiong C,Ni X,Yan Y,Qi W

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind study of 60 patients undergoing fibreoptic bronchoscopy we have compared the local anaesthetic effects of intratracheal injections of cocaine (4 ml, 2.5%) and lignocaine (4 ml, 4%). The two local anaesthetics were equally effective in terms of cough suppression, requirement for extra local anaestheti...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Teale C,Gomes PJ,Muers MF,Pearson SB

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several epidemiological studies have indicated that building dampness affects the respiratory health of the inhabitants. In this study we investigated the relationship between building dampness and respiratory symptoms in young Swedish adults. In 1993, as a part of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey stag...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gunnbjörnsdottir MI,Norbäck D,Plaschke P,Norrman E,Björnsson E,Janson C

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to describe asthma management and morbidity in patients attending general practitioners in Australia, and to assess the relationship between patient reports and those of their general practitioner (GP). The sample comprised consecutive patients attending 46 general practitioners chosen at r...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Bauman A,Cooper C,Bridges-Webb C,Tse M,Miles D,Bhasale A,Pollock M

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gas trapping suggesting small airway disease is observed in adult asthmatic suffering from severe asthma. The aim of the study was to assess whether gas trapping could be evidenced in asthmatic children with/without severe exacerbation and with/without symptoms during the past three months. METHODS AND PATI...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Mahut B,Peiffer C,Bokov P,Beydon N,Delclaux C

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Citric acid has been used as a cough provocation test for decades. However, the methods of administration have not been standardized. Inhaled mannitol is a novel cough provocation test, which has regulatory approval and can be performed utilizing a simple disposable inhaler in a standardized manner. OBJECTIV...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Nurmi HM,Lätti AM,Brannan JD,Koskela HO

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IL-4 receptor alpha chain is crucial for the binding and signaling of IL-4, which mediates isotype switching and IgE production. The gene of IL-4 receptor alpha chain is a candidate gene for asthma and atopy. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether Ile50Val and Q576R polymorphisms of IL-4 receptor alpha chain gene ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Zhang W,Zhang X,Qiu D,Sandford A,Tan WC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Report of an incidental chest X-ray finding of a large vessel dilation at the root of the ascending aorta in a 65-year-old female patient while pre-operative routine diagnostic. Due to prior allergic reaction to iodine contrast agent, non-invasive imaging was performed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), where the ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ritter CO,Weininger M,Machann M,Beissert M,Hahn D,Kenn W

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the observed association between smoking, inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) one may predict that smoking cessation may improve AHR. However, only a few studies have investigated the effect of smoking on AHR and their results appear to be conflicting depending on the stimulus used in the...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Piccillo G,Caponnetto P,Barton S,Russo C,Origlio A,Bonaccorsi A,Di Maria A,Oliveri C,Polosa R

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate patient characteristics and practice patterns in the management of acute asthma attack at tertiary care centers across Turkey. METHODS:A total of 294 patients (mean age: 50.4 ± 15.1 years; females: 80.3%) diagnosed with persistent asthma were included in this retrospective study upon their admiss...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Türktaş H,Bavbek S,Misirligil Z,Gemicioğlu B,Mungan D

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was developed for the simultaneous detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila. Oligonucleotide primers for the amplification of the DNA of these three organisms were optimized for use in combination in the same reaction. PCR products ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Miyashita N,Saito A,Kohno S,Yamaguchi K,Watanabe A,Oda H,Kazuyama Y,Matsushima T,CAP Study Group.

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The N(2) slope is an index of inhomogeneous distribution of ventilation and has been suggested to be suited for early testing of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in smokers. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) and the N(2) slope in...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Olin AC,Andelid K,Vikgren J,Rosengren A,Larsson S,Bake B,Ekberg-Jansson A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal mucociliary clearance is a primary defense mechanism of the upper airways and may be acutely affected by nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP). nCPAP treatment is effective and safe. However, it can cause nasal side effects and contribute to a low compliance to the treatment. The aim of this study wa...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： de Oliveira LR,Albertini Yagi CS,Figueiredo AC,Saldiva PH,Lorenzi-Filho G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the tolerability and efficacy of inhaled AZD4818, a CCR1 antagonist, in patients with COPD. METHODS:This double-blind, placebo-controlled study (NCT00629239) randomised patients with moderate to severe COPD to AZD4818 300mug or placebo twice daily via Turbuhaler((R)) for 4 weeks. Safety,...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kerstjens HA,Bjermer L,Eriksson L,Dahlström K,Vestbo J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Mycobacterium tuberculosis has been proposed as a candidate agent for the cause of sarcoidosis. The QuantiFERON-TB Gold test has a higher specificity for detecting M. tuberculosis infection than the conventional tuberculin skin test. This study aimed to investigate the rate of positive QuantiFE...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Inui N,Suda T,Chida K

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current asthma management guidelines state that where a patient is receiving a low to moderate dose of inhaled corticosteroids and is still experiencing symptoms the dose of corticosteroid should be increased and, if necessary, a long-acting bronchodilator should be added. Many studies have now shown that the addition...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Barnes PJ

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to investigate the results of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy in patients with a previous history of tuberculosis (TB). METHODS:A total of 101 patients with a previous history of TB receiving TNF antagonists between December 2004 and September 2012 at the Asan Medical Center in South Korea...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Jo KW,Hong Y,Jung YJ,Yoo B,Lee CK,Kim YG,Yang SK,Byeon JS,Kim KJ,Ye BD,Lee SD,Kim WS,Kim DS,Shim TS

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Misdiagnoses are inevitable when working hypotheses of asthma/COPD of General Practitioners (GPs) are not checked by spirometry. To reduce misdiagnoses, Asthma/COPD-support services (AC-services) offer support by performing spirometry assessed together with written medical history by consulting pulmonologist...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Lucas AE,Smeenk FJ,Smeele IJ,van Schayck OP

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dental caries and respiratory tract infections are among the most common infectious diseases worldwide and they both are appearing in the respiratory system. However, their relations are still unclear. This study investigated the association of dental caries on the risk of lower respiratory tract infection...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Mehtonen IT,Rantala AK,Hugg TT,Jaakkola MS,Jaakkola JJK

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mortality rates from lung cancer are known to vary considerably between countries. Differences in patients, disease, investigation and treatment are thought to account for some survival shortfalls but it is not known whether differences in collection or processing of data also contribute. METHODOLOGY:We sea...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Butler CA,Darragh KM,Currie GP,Anderson WJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cost-utility of the treatment with a long acting beta-agonist (LABA) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) combination inhaler [salmeterol xinafoate (SAL)/fluticasone propionate (FP) combination inhaler (SFC) (Advair(®))] to continuing on current ICS dose (no ICS dose change) or increased ICS dose ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ismaila AS,Risebrough N,Li C,Corriveau D,Hawkins N,FitzGerald JM,Su Z

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fraction of the emitted dose from an inhaler that has the potential to be deposited into the lungs is known as the fine particle dose (also the respirable dose). During inhalation all dry powder inhalers require a 'force' to be created inside the device so that a fine particle dose is generated from the formulatio...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Chrystyn H

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was evaluate the predictive value of a 2 week course of prednisolone on the effect of 6 months treatment with inhaled budesonide in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Forty patients with stable COPD entered the study, and received prednisolone (37.5 mg o.d.) for 2 ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Senderovitz T,Vestbo J,Frandsen J,Maltbaek N,Nørgaard M,Nielsen C,Kampmann JP

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting bronchodilator is recommended for severe/very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with repeated exacerbations. This randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group, 12-month multicenter study evaluated the effect o...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Sharafkhaneh A,Southard JG,Goldman M,Uryniak T,Martin UJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the principles of asthma management are well established in Europe, the available data indicate that asthma in patients is not well controlled. Many patients derive incomplete benefit from their inhaled medication because they do not use inhaler devices correctly and this may compromise asthma control. The Ae...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Crompton GK,Barnes PJ,Broeders M,Corrigan C,Corbetta L,Dekhuijzen R,Dubus JC,Magnan A,Massone F,Sanchis J,Viejo JL,Voshaar T,Aerosol Drug Management Improvement Team.

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemoptysis is an alarming symptom, and the management depends upon the aetiology. Emergency management depends upon localization of the site of bleeding by roentgenogram, computerized chest tompgraphy and bronchoscopy. We prospectively evaluated 52 patients with haemoptysis admitted to the Chest Hospital, Kuwait for ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Abal AT,Nair PC,Cherian J

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00