Horseshoe lung with pseudo-ring-sling complex.

abstract：:Home mattresses of 24 asthmatic children with house dust mite allergy were sprayed with either benzyl-benzoate foam or placebo in a double blind fashion, 10 days before the children left the residential house for asthmatic children Istituto Pio XII (located in the Italian Alps in an environment free of mites) and went...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Sette L,Comis A,Marcucci F,Sensi L,Piacentini GL,Boner AL

更新日期：1994-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:High-frequency (HF) oscillatory ventilation has been shown to improve carbon dioxide (CO2 ) clearance in premature infants. In a previous in vitro lung model with normal lung mechanics we demonstrated significantly improved CO2 washout by HF oscillation of bubble continuous positive airway pressure (BCPAP). ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Sivieri EM,Eichenwald EC,Rub D,Abbasi S

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an illness associated with high healthcare utilization and healthcare costs, even when compared to other chronic illnesses. In a variety of medical populations, depression has been found to be associated with lower adherence and poorer medical outcomes. The current study is a retrospective char...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Snell C,Fernandes S,Bujoreanu IS,Garcia G

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The mammalian lung possesses the highest level of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) amongst all the organs. ACE is known to generate angiotensin (AT)-II from AT-I and to regulate serum bradykinin level, thereby controlling blood pressure. Recent data, however, indicate a role for ACE derived AT-II in ang...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Castro EC,Parks WT,Galambos C

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For patients whose asthma remains in poor control necessitating high utilization of medical services, a referral to a specialized "center of excellence" is often considered. A decade ago, we evaluated our pediatric asthma program of long-term hospitalization (median stay of 75 days) and found significant decreases in ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Bratton DL,Price M,Gavin L,Glenn K,Brenner M,Gelfand EW,Klinnert MD

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inadequate intake and suboptimal growth are common problems for patients with CF and a critical target for intervention. The purpose of this study was to compare the growth outcomes of children with CF who participated in a randomized clinical trial to improve energy intake and weight to children with CF receiving sta...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Stark LJ,Opipari-Arrigan L,Quittner AL,Bean J,Powers SW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutrophil elastase is present at high levels in airway fluid of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), and is responsible for considerable inflammatory damage. Human monocyte/neutrophil elastase inhibitor (MNEI), a 42-kDa serpin protein, is an effective inhibitor of neutrophil elastase, cathepsin G, and proteinase-3, re...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Woods DE,Cantin A,Cooley J,Kenney DM,Remold-O'Donnell E

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the pathogens obtained by oropharyngeal suction (OPS) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in children with chronic pulmonary infections. Forty-four children (mean age of 6.1 years; range 4 months to 15 years) were included in the study (27 children with recurrent localized lung in...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Avital A,Uwyyed K,Picard E,Godfrey S,Springer C

更新日期：1995-07-01 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：:SUMMARY. The detection of early airway disease in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) may lead to earlier intervention and an improved prognosis. We hypothesized that the ratio of maximal expiratory flows while breathing a mixture of helium and oxygen (heliox) and air, referred to as density dependence (DD), would ident...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Davis S,Jones M,Kisling J,Howard J,Tepper RS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop reference equations of maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) in children and adolescents, and to test the validity and reproducibility of MVV. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PATIENT-SUBJECT SELECTION:A total of 348 healthy volunteers (6-17 years)-248 for the development of reference equations...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Silva JC,Carvalho IE,Dal Corso S,Lanza FC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a well-known complication of cystic fibrosis (CF), with an estimated incidence of up to 11%. In patients with CF, the diagnosis of ABPA must be based on significant elevation of Aspergillus fumigatus (Af) antibody and total serum IgE, since it is common to already have...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Chung Y,Kraut JR,Stone AM,Valaitis J

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of necrotizing pneumonia and empyema complicated by bronchopleural fistula is rising. We describe the case of a 2-year-old boy who presented with empyema thoracis and necrotizing pneumonia who developed a bronchopleural fistula. At initial thoracotomy for decortication, necrotic lung was found and resect...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Peters RT,Child F,Long AM,Humphrey GM,Rakoczy G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There are few published data on the efficacy of systemic corticosteroids in preterm infants with very severe forms of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), requiring respiratory support after 3 months of age. The aim of this study was to report the use of pulses of methylprednisolone in this population and its...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Billion E,Hadchouel A,Garcelon N,Delacourt C,Drummond D

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pH of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) of adolescent athletes engaged in vigorous physical activity is low compared to healthy controls; however, the ionic determinants of EBC pH and the acute effects of exercise on those determinants have not been definitively established. OBJECTIVES:This study had two ...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Greenwald R,Ferdinands JM,Teague WG

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consolidation on chest radiography is widely used as the reference standard for defining pneumonia and variability in interpretation is well known but not well explored or explained. METHODS:Three pediatric sub-specialists (infectious diseases, radiology and respiratory medicine) viewed 3,033 chest radiogra...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Williams GJ,Macaskill P,Kerr M,Fitzgerald DA,Isaacs D,Codarini M,McCaskill M,Prelog K,Craig JC

更新日期：2013-12-01 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

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：:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is often cultured from the airways of children with tracheostomies. P. aeruginosa produces exotoxin A (ETA) and type III cytotoxins. This study tested the hypothesis that children with tracheostomies are colonized by P. aeruginosa that express these virulence factors and will have antibodies dir...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Rao AR,Splaingard MS,Gershan WM,Havens PL,Thill A,Barbieri JT

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease. It affects multiple body organs. The lungs and pancreas are the most affected which results in progressive lung damage and pancreatic insufficiency. Due to the disease process, CF patients require significantly higher caloric intake than recommended for other ind...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Nasr SZ,Drury D

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：UNLABELLED:Data on central sleep apnea (CSA) and its significance in children are limited. Our objectives were to describe the polysomnogram (PSG) characteristics and clinical features of children with significant CSA at a single pediatric sleep center. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A retrospective chart review of children...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Kritzinger FE,Al-Saleh S,Narang I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three adults with cystic fibrosis (one after lung transplantation) presented with fever, chest pain, and acute radiographic changes. The changes included a cavitary lesion of the lung, acute dense infiltrates, and lobar collapse. After failing conventional antibiotic therapy, the patients underwent flexible bronchosco...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Colin AA,Tsiligiannis T,Nosé V,Waltz DA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the neurodevelopmental and temperamental outcome of infants who suffered an idiopathic apparent life-threatening event (IALTE) and their mothers' perceptions of such an event, and to compare such infants with a matched group of babies hospitalized for nonthreatening events....

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Tirosh E,Kessel A,Jaffe M,Cohen A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucus plugging constitutes a nutrient-rich nidus for a bacterial infection that has long been recognized as a potent stimulus for neutrophilic airway inflammation driving progressive lung damage in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, mucus plugging and neutrophilic inflammation are already present in many infan...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Balázs A,Mall MA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchial reactivity was assessed in 66 children with bronchial asthma (aged 8-15 years) by provocation with histamine-HCl during a symptom-free period. A significant bronchial reaction to histamine was defined as a 50% increase in the resistance of the respiratory system (Rrs) determined by the forced oscillation tec...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Holmgren D,Engström I,Bjure J,Sixt R,Aberg N

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine if the interrupter technique, a noninvasive method for measuring airflow resistance, could be used to assess airway obstruction in children. In 107 children (74 with asthma, 12 with cystic fibrosis, and 21 without lung disease) conductance (mostly of airways) measured with th...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Carter ER,Stecenko AA,Pollock BH,Jaeger MJ

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of exercise testing as an objective measure of disease severity in patients with chronic chest diseases (CCD) is becoming increasingly recognized. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in oxygen uptake (VO2) during early recovery following maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPXT) in relatio...

journal_title：Pediatric pulmonology

authors： Stevens D,Oades PJ,Armstrong N,Williams CA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00