Role of bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a retrospective study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza is a frequent cause of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Exacerbations are associated with worsening of the airflow obstruction, hospitalisation, reduced quality of life, disease progression, death, and ultimately, substantial healthcare-related costs. Despite longstand...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Bekkat-Berkani R,Wilkinson T,Buchy P,Dos Santos G,Stefanidis D,Devaster JM,Meyer N

更新日期：2017-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is a cross sectional analysis, aiming to evaluate if atopy is as a risk factor for exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) among Tunisian athletes. METHODS:Atopy was defined by a skin prick test result and EIB was defined as a decrease of at least 15% in forced expiratory volume in one second ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Sallaoui R,Chamari K,Mossa A,Tabka Z,Chtara M,Feki Y,Amri M

更新日期：2009-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared to other pulmonary function tests, there is a lack of standardization regarding how a maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) maneuver is performed. Specifically, little is known about the variation in breathing frequency (fR) and its potential impact on the accuracy of test results. This study examines...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Neufeld EV,Dolezal BA,Speier W,Cooper CB

更新日期：2018-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary surfactant D (SP-D) has important regulatory functions for innate immunity and has been implicated as a biomarker for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We hypothesized that COPD patients would have reduced bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid SP-D levels compared to healthy smoking and no...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Moré JM,Voelker DR,Silveira LJ,Edwards MG,Chan ED,Bowler RP

更新日期：2010-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with a primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) who are treated with chest tube drainage are traditionally connected to an analogue chest drainage system, containing a water seal and using a visual method of monitoring air leakage. Electronic systems with continuous digital monitoring of air leakage p...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Ruigrok D,Kunst PWA,Blacha MMJ,Tomlow B,Herbrink JW,Japenga EJ,Boersma W,Bresser P,van der Lee I,Mooren K

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common problem globally. Bullas and blebs have been implicated in this problem, but the etiology of their formation is unknown. We aim to show the relation between a novel clinical finding, the pulmonary delayed inflation (PDI) sign, and the etiology of bulla and bleb formation ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Iyoda A,Azuma Y,Sakai T,Koezuka S,Otsuka H,Sano A

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subcutaneous treprostinil is a prostacyclin analogue used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Due to local pain it can cause a deterioration of heart related quality of life (HRQoL) or even abandonment of treatment. The aim of this paper was to assess the feasibility of treatment with intravenous...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Kurzyna M,Małaczyńska-Rajpold K,Koteja A,Pawlak A,Chrzanowski Ł,Furdal M,Gąsior Z,Jacheć W,Sobkowicz B,Norwa J,Mularek-Kubzdela T,Torbicki A

更新日期：2017-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower respiratory tract infection (LRIs) is very common both in terms of community-acquired infection and hospital-acquired infection. Sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) are the most important specimens obtained from patients with LRI. The choice of antibiotic with which to treat LRI usually depe...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Peng Z,Zhou J,Tian L

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skeletal muscle function dysfunction has been reported in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Studies so far showed inconclusive data whether reduced exercise capacity is related to intrinsic muscle dysfunction in CF. METHODS:Twenty patients with CF and 23 age-matched controls completed an incremental cardi...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Ruf K,Beer M,Köstler H,Weng AM,Neubauer H,Klein A,Platek K,Roth K,Beneke R,Hebestreit H

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular air embolism (VAE) is a rare but important complication that has not been paid enough attention to in the medical process such as surgery and anesthesia. CASE PRESENTATION:We report for the first time that a 54-year-old male patient with central lung cancer developed severe complications of CAE aft...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Mo Y,Lin L,Yan J,Zhong C,Kuang J,Guo Q,Li D,Wu M,Sui Z,Zhang J

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:(18)F-FDG PET/CT (PET) is useful in assessing inflammatory activity in sarcoidosis. However, no appropriate indications are available. The aim of this study was to develop a prediction rule that can be used to identify symptomatic sarcoidosis patients who have a high probability of PET-positivity. METHODS:W...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Mostard RL,Van Kuijk SM,Verschakelen JA,van Kroonenburgh MJ,Nelemans PJ,Wijnen PA,Drent M

更新日期：2012-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in awake, spontaneously breathing and non-intubated patients (awake ECMO) may be a novel therapeutic strategy for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of awake ECMO i...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Xia J,Gu S,Li M,Liu D,Huang X,Yi L,Wu L,Fan G,Zhan Q

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may work in healthcare settings risking nosocomial pathogen acquisition. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in adult healthcare workers with CF (HCWcf). METHODS:Data was collected in this obser...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Wood ME,Sherrard LJ,Ramsay KA,Yerkovich ST,Reid DW,Kidd TJ,Bell SC

更新日期：2016-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) in patients with pulmonary diseases remain to be resolved clinical issue. However, most evidence regarding PPC has been established more than 10 years ago. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate perioperative management using new inhalant drugs in patients with obs...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Numata T,Nakayama K,Fujii S,Yumino Y,Saito N,Yoshida M,Kurita Y,Kobayashi K,Ito S,Utsumi H,Yanagisawa H,Hashimoto M,Wakui H,Minagawa S,Ishikawa T,Hara H,Araya J,Kaneko Y,Kuwano K

更新日期：2018-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulsus paradoxus estimated by dynamic change in area under the oximeter plethysmograph waveform (PEP) might provide a measure of acute asthma severity. Our primary objective was to determine how well PEP correlates with forced expiratory volume in 1-second (%FEV1) (criterion validity) and change of %FEV1 (re...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Arnold DH,Jenkins CA,Hartert TV

更新日期：2010-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CHCHD2 was identified a novel cell migration-promoting gene, which could promote cell migration and altered cell adhesion when ectopically overexpressed in NIH3T3 fibroblasts, and it was identified as a protein necessary for OxPhos function as well. However, the clinic relevance of CHCHD2 expression in NSCLC...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Yin X,Xia J,Sun Y,Zhang Z

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The tissue factor (TF)-dependent extrinsic pathway has been suggested to be a central mechanism by which the coagulation cascade is locally activated in the lungs of patients with acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) and thus represents an attractive target for therapeutic int...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Morris PE,Steingrub JS,Huang BY,Tang S,Liu PM,Rhode PR,Wong HC

更新日期：2012-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemo-radiotherapy and systemic therapies have proven satisfactory outcomes as standard treatments for various thoracic malignancies; however, adverse pulmonary effects, like pneumonitis, can be life-threatening. Pneumonitis is caused by direct cytotoxic effect, oxidative stress, and immune-mediated injury. Radiothera...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Arroyo-Hernández M,Maldonado F,Lozano-Ruiz F,Muñoz-Montaño W,Nuñez-Baez M,Arrieta O

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dysfunction of airway epithelial barrier is closely related to the pathogenesis of asthma. Secreted Hsp90α participates in inflammation and Hsp90 inhibitor protects endothelial dysfunction. In the current study, we aimed to explore the role of secreted Hsp90α in asthmatic airway epithelial barrier functi...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Ye C,Huang C,Zou M,Hu Y,Luo L,Wei Y,Wan X,Zhao H,Li W,Cai S,Dong H

更新日期：2019-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Activins are members of the TGF-ß superfamily of growth factors. First, we identified by expression array screening that activin-B and follistatin are upregulated in human idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Next, we wanted to clarify their specific role in lung fibrosis formation. METHODS:We used specific...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Myllärniemi M,Tikkanen J,Hulmi JJ,Pasternack A,Sutinen E,Rönty M,Leppäranta O,Ma H,Ritvos O,Koli K

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchiectasis is characterized by abnormal, permanent and irreversible dilatation of the bronchi, usually responsible for daily symptoms and frequent respiratory complications. Many causes have been identified, but only limited data are available concerning the association between bronchiectasis and renal t...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Dury S,Colosio C,Etienne I,Anglicheau D,Merieau E,Caillard S,Rivalan J,Thervet E,Essig M,Babinet F,Subra JF,Toubas O,Rieu P,Launois C,Perotin-Collard JM,Lebargy F,Deslée G,Spiesser group.

更新日期：2015-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Very few data exist on the management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in patients admitted to hospitals in the Gulf region. The objectives of this study were to describe treatment patterns for CAP in 38 hospitals in five Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar) and to com...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Mahboub B,Al Zaabi A,Al Ali OM,Ahmed R,Niederman MS,El-Bishbishi R

更新日期：2015-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irisin, a recently discovered myokine, is assumed to be secreted by muscle cells in response to exercise and is involved in the regulation of energy metabolism by browning white adipose tissue cells. However, due to the fact that previous studies revealed conflicting results concerning the association betwee...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Kerstholt N,Ewert R,Nauck M,Spielhagen T,Bollmann T,Stubbe B,Felix SB,Wallaschofski H,Gläser S,Friedrich N

更新日期：2015-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Air pollution has many negative health effects on the general population, especially children, subjects with underlying chronic disease and the elderly. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of traffic-related pollution on the exacerbation of asthma and development of respiratory infections in ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Esposito S,Galeone C,Lelii M,Longhi B,Ascolese B,Senatore L,Prada E,Montinaro V,Malerba S,Patria MF,Principi N

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) continue to rise worldwide. Increasing age, diabetes, hypertension, and cigarette smoking are well-recognized risk factors for CKD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic airway inflammation leading to airway obstr...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Gaddam S,Gunukula SK,Lohr JW,Arora P

更新日期：2016-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a monogenic disease with complex expression because of the action of genetic and environmental factors. We investigated whether the ACE gene D/I polymorphism is associated with severity of CF. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed, from 2009 to 2011, at University of Campinas...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Marson FA,Bertuzzo CS,Hortencio TD,Ribeiro JD,Bonadia LC,Ribeiro AF

更新日期：2012-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One forth whole-world population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), but 90% of them are asymptotic latent infection without any symptoms but positive result in IFN-γ release assay. There is lack of ideal strategy to distinguish active tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Wei Z,Li Y,Wei C,Li Y,Xu H,Wu Y,Jia Y,Guo R,Jia J,Qi X,Li Z,Gao X

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is hallmarked by inflammatory processes and a progressive decline of lung function. YKL-40 is a potential biomarker of inflammation and mortality in patients suffering from inflammatory lung disease, but its prognostic value in patients with COPD remains unknown. ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Holmgaard DB,Mygind LH,Titlestad IL,Madsen H,Pedersen SS,Johansen JS,Pedersen C

更新日期：2013-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of patients with Cystic Fibrosis homozygous for the Phe508del gene, with Lumacaftor /Ivacaftor (LUM/IVA) improves outcomes in patients with FEV1 > 40% predicted. We set out to observe the most sensitive clinical measure that would change with treatment in terms of exercise capacity or lung function...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Wark PAB,Cookson K,Thiruchelvam T,Brannan J,Dorahy DJ

更新日期：2019-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation status assessment has become increasingly important given the significant impact of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in lung cancer management. Our aim was to compare real life operational characteristics for three EGFR mutation assays - two targeted approaches ...

journal_title：BMC pulmonary medicine

authors： Cernomaz AT,Macovei II,Pavel I,Grigoriu C,Marinca M,Baty F,Peter S,Zonda R,Brutsche M,Grigoriu B

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00