Primary biphasic synovial sarcoma of the pleura.

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:We aimed to compare chest low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) with chest radiography (CXR) in the assessment of febrile acute myeloid leukaemia neutropenic patients. METHODS:A prospective non-randomized study was carried out between 30 May, 2003 and 3 June, 2004 in consecutive neutropenic patients who requi...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Patsios D,Maimon N,Chung T,Roberts H,Disperati P,Minden M,Paul N

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：:We aimed to study trends in gender-related differences in incidence, and prevalence for long-term oxygen therapy due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Another aim was to study survival after onset of oxygen therapy. Prospectively followed were 5689 Swedish patients, who were prescribed oxygen therapy because o...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Franklin KA,Gustafson T,Ranstam J,Ström K

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of depression in stable COPD patients varies markedly, possibly because of use of different scales. We aimed to assess depression using 2 different depression scales and to examine the association between depression and poor exercise performance, BODE index and muscle wasting in clinically sta...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Al-shair K,Dockry R,Mallia-Milanes B,Kolsum U,Singh D,Vestbo J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent cough can be a clinical manifestation of rhinitis. However, it remains unclear if the association between rhinitis and recurrent cough among children is independent of asthma. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to determine, in a large longitudinal cohort, whether rhinitis is significantly...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Sherrill DL,Guerra S,Minervini MC,Wright AL,Martinez FD

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary rehabilitation improves functional capacity and symptoms in the interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), however there is marked variation in outcomes between individuals. The aim of this study was to establish the impact of the aetiology and severity of ILD on response to pulmonary rehabilitation. METH...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Holland AE,Hill CJ,Glaspole I,Goh N,McDonald CF

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both albuterol and nedocromil sodium have been recognized to possess certain anti-inflammatory properties. However, there are no data on the impact of these drugs on the pathophysiology of the bronchial extracellular matrix in asthma characterized by enhanced tenascin (Tn) expression, known to occur proportional to th...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Altraja A,Laitinen A,Meriste S,Marran S,Märtson T,Sillastu H,Laitinen LA

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a submaximal exercise test used to assess functional status in patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Regression equations have previously been published as a normal reference for 6-min walk distance (6MWD) in healthy Caucasian adults. However, a recent study showed that the no...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Alameri H,Al-Majed S,Al-Howaikan A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial dysautonomia (Riley-Day syndrome, hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy type-III) is a rare genetic disease caused by impaired development of sensory and afferent autonomic nerves. As a consequence, patients develop neurogenic dysphagia with frequent aspiration, chronic lung disease, and chemorefl...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kazachkov M,Palma JA,Norcliffe-Kaufmann L,Bar-Aluma BE,Spalink CL,Barnes EP,Amoroso NE,Balou SM,Bess S,Chopra A,Condos R,Efrati O,Fitzgerald K,Fridman D,Goldenberg RM,Goldhaber A,Kaufman DA,Kothare SV,Levine J,Levy

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the growing field of interest in the role of pulmonary oxidative stress in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), barely any data are available with respect to antioxidant capacity in the peripheral musculature of these patients. The main objective of this study was to assess in detail the antioxidant s...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gosker HR,Bast A,Haenen GR,Fischer MA,van der Vusse GJ,Wouters EF,Schols AM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation via a tight fitting face mask was assessed in eight HIV-1 antibody-positive patients with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia who were in hypoxaemic respiratory failure. All patients were conscious, able to protect their airway and not hypercapnic. Treatme...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Miller RF,Semple SJ

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The total serum IgE level is a marker of immunological activity in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), and a 35% decline beyond six weeks is traditionally taken as criteria for remission. The aim of this study was to evaluate the magnitude and clinical significance of decline in serum Ig...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Agarwal R,Gupta D,Aggarwal AN,Saxena AK,Saikia B,Chakrabarti A,Jindal SK

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Holding chambers or spacers can enhance the efficacy of pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI) in delivering inhaled medications, as they reduce the need for hand-breath coordination and improve lower airways deposition. Nevertheless, their cost can be high for patients in low-income countries. OBJECTIVE:...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Schor D,Rizzo JÂ,Medeiros D,Dela Bianca AC,Silva AR,Nunes C,Morais-Almeida M,Sarinho E

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

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：:We compare the adequacy of several titration procedures of oxygen flow in maintaining SpO(2) > 90% during the activities of daily life in patients with very severe COPD. Thirty-one very severe COPD patients undergoing oxygen-therapy were recruited. Three titration methods were randomly performed: (1) 6-min walking tes...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Galera R,Casitas R,Martínez E,Lores V,Rojo B,Carpio C,Llontop C,García-Río F

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Children with asthma often have normal spirometry despite significant disease. The pathology of the small airways in asthma may be assessed using Multiple Breath Washout (MBW) and calculating the Lung Clearance Index (LCI). There are only few studies using MBW in children with asthma and existing data rega...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Zwitserloot A,Fuchs SI,Müller C,Bisdorf K,Gappa M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anti-endothelial cell antibodies (AECA) are circulating antibodies that bind to endothelial antigens and induce endothelial cell damage. AECA have been detected in patients with collagen vascular disease (CVD) and their presence is associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD) in cases of CVD. However, the...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Matsui T,Inui N,Suda T,Chida K

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is significantly underdiagnosed. The early detection of AATD would enable affected persons to make lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking. It was the aim of the study to determine whether the combination of an awareness program with the offer of a cost-free diagnosti...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Bals R,Koczulla R,Kotke V,Andress J,Blackert K,Vogelmeier C

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the Department of Respiratory Medicine, North Staffordshire Hospital, patients fulfilling the Department of Health criteria for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) attend a practical teaching session on the use of their oxygen concentrator before commencing therapy. In the present study, we have audited the prescribing...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Peckham DG,McGibbon K,Tonkinson J,Plimbley G,Pantin C

更新日期：1998-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although athletes have a high prevalence of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and asthma, little is known about possible gender differences in regard to these features. We looked at the comparative prevalence of AHR, physician-diagnosed asthma and respiratory symptoms during exercise in female (F) and male (M...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Langdeau JB,Day A,Turcotte H,Boulet LP

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal initial management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) remains controversial. This study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intrapleural minocycline following aspiration for initial treatment of PSP. METHODS:Between January 2004 and November 2006, 64 patients with a first episode o...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Chen JS,Tsai KT,Hsu HH,Yuan A,Chen WJ,Lee YC

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impaired cardiac function and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are associated with progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in heart failure (HF) patients. Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) therapy improves cardiac function in HF patients regardless of the SDB severity through hemodynamic support and preve...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Koyama T,Watanabe H,Terada S,Makabe S,Igarashi G,Nobori K,Ito H

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The release of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha) is increased in sarcoidosis patients. TNF-alpha exerts its effect by binding to specific cell surface receptors. There are only fragmentary data concerning the expression of tumor necrosis factor receptors (TNFRs) on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and p...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kieszko R,Krawczyk P,Chocholska S,Bojarska-Junak A,Jankowska O,Król A,Roliński J,Milanowski J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the prognostic value of FENO with bronchoprovocation testing when the clinical course within the first year after assessment was taken into account; to compare the prognostic values with respect to eosinophilic versus non-eosinophilic inflammatory pattern. METHODS:Cross-sectional diagnostic study...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Schneider A,Faderl B,Schwarzbach J,Welker L,Karsch-Völk M,Jörres RA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:COPD is a debilitating disease with increasing mortality worldwide. The BODE index evaluates disease severity and the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) measures health status. OBJECTIVE:To identify the relationship between BODE index and the SGRQ and to test the predictive value of both tools agai...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Marin JM,Cote CG,Diaz O,Lisboa C,Casanova C,Lopez MV,Carrizo SJ,Pinto-Plata V,Dordelly LJ,Nekach H,Celli BR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study reviews the patterns of P. cepacia pulmonary infection in 75 of a total of 872 mainly adults with cystic fibrosis, registered here during the 4 years 1987-1990; 35 (47%) were female. During this period, 55 patients acquired P. cepacia and the annual incidence and prevalence rates have remained...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Taylor RF,Gaya H,Hodson ME

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00