abstract：Methods:Prospective study conducted in a university hospital. Subjects with a clinical suspicion of SAHS were included. All of them underwent home polygraphy and oximetry on the same night. A correlation was made between the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the oximetry variables. The variable with the highest diagnostic...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Esteban-Amarilla C,Martin-Bote S,Jurado-Garcia A,Palomares-Muriana A,Feu-Collado N,Jurado-Gamez B

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Tracheal stenosis is able to lead to airway obstruction. Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of Montgomery T-tube implantation in patients with tracheal stenosis. Methods:Fifty-two patients with tracheal stenosis diagnosed between 2016 and 2019 were included in this retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Wu FJ,Yao YW,Chen EG,Hu HH,Jiang JP,Yang M,Gu YY,Cao DK,Zhu YL

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a rare disease characterized by granulomatous inflammation in affected organs, primarily in lungs. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are easy and practical methods providing valuable information in diagnosis, severity, and prognosis of various diseases. Here, we aimed...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Korkmaz C,Demircioglu S

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the effects of Apatinib on the "stemness" of lung cancer cells in vivo and to explore its related mechanisms. Methods:A xenograft model of lung cancer cells A549 was established in nude mice and randomized into a control group (n = 4) and an Apatinib group (n = 4). Tumor tissues were harvested...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Yang B,Wang Y,Chen Z,Feng YM,Shi LL

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Asthma and diabetes are both diseases that affect a wide range of people worldwide. As a common treatment for diabetes, metformin has also been reported to be effective in improving asthma outcomes. We conducted a combined analysis to examine the efficacy of metformin in reducing asthma exacerbation in patie...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Wen L,Zhong W,Chai Y,Zhong Q,Gao J,Guan L,Zhang Mengzhi,Huaiquan L,Haiyang Y,Qingxue W,Changfu Y,Yunzhi C

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Clarithromycin is recommended as the core agent for treating M. abscessus infections, which usually calls for at least one year of treatment course, facilitating the development of resistance. This study aimed to identify the underlying mechanism of in vivo development of clarithromycin resistance in M. absc...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Li B,Guo Q,Mao Y,Zou Y,Zhang Y,Zhang Z,Chu H

更新日期：2020-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The bronchial epithelium has continuous contact with environmental agents initiating and maintaining airway type 2 inflammation in asthma. However, there is a lack of data on whether reduced airway eosinophilic inflammation can affect the production of epithelial-derived mediators, such as interleukin-25 (IL-25) and t...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Kalinauskaite-Zukauske V,Januskevicius A,Janulaityte I,Miliauskas S,Malakauskas K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity is an important health behaviour in reducing morbidity and mortality in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Accurate measurement of the characteristics of physical activity is essential to understanding the impact of COPD on physical activity. In a previous article, we repo...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Mak S,Bourbeau J,Mayo NE,Wood-Dauphinee S,Soicher JE

更新日期：2019-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This epidemiological investigation aimed at determining the current situation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), especially missed diagnosis and missed treatment, in a group of individuals residing in an island area of Ningbo. Methods:Adults ≥60 years of ag...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Sheng W,Huang Y,Deng Z,Ma H

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:The transmembrane chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 16 (CXCL16) plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of organ fibrosis, including the liver and kidney. However, the detailed biological function of CXCL16 is still not fully understood in the progression of pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The aim of present study is to exami...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Zuo S,Zhu Z,Liu Y,Li H,Song S,Yin S

更新日期：2019-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:In this study, we aimed to retrospectively investigate whether pectus excavatum (PE) is a risk factor for the development of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and to determine its role in the etiology of the disease. Materials and Methods:Chest-computed tomography (CT) of the patients who were treated for spo...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Kılıçgün A,Yakşi O,Ünal M

更新日期：2019-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Adenoviruses are highly contagious pathogens which cause respiratory disease particularly in children; they may induce severe disease in infants. Human neutrophil peptides (HNPs) have been found to exhibit antiadenoviral activity. Thus, we have investigated HNPs in nasal aspirates (NAs) of children suffering...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Priyadharshini VS,Ramírez-Jiménez F,Molina-Macip M,Renteria-Rosales C,Santiago-Cruz J,Zarate-Segura P,Lara-Padilla E,Teran LM

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Poor inhaler technique and nonadherence impair the efficacy of medications for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A range of factors, including age, dexterity, inspiratory capacity, cognitive ability, health literacy, and ethnicity, can impact a patient's ability and intention to use their device...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Kaplan A,Price D

更新日期：2018-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:While calcitriol can inhibit airway remodeling in asthmatic mice, the mechanism remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of action of calcitriol on airway remodeling in asthma and its interaction with budesonide. Methods:A mouse model of asthma was established by...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Qian J,Xu Y,Yu Z

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The FilmArray Respiratory Panel (FARP) (BioFire Diagnostics, Inc.) is a multiplex, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique that can detect 17 respiratory viruses and 3 bacterial targets in a single reaction. Immunocompromised hosts (ICH) with respiratory illnesses often undergo bronchoscopy with bronchoalv...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Azadeh N,Sakata KK,Saeed A,Mullon JJ,Grys TE,Limper AH,Binnicker MJ

更新日期：2018-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was thus to evaluate the feasibility and safety of taking biopsy specimens by cryoprobe from the parietal pleura during semirigid pleuroscope. Methods:In a single-center, observational, prospective study, patients with exudative pleural effusion (EPE) were evaluated with a semirigid pl...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Chen CH,Cheng WC,Wu BR,Chen CY,Chen WC,Liao WC,Tu CY

更新日期：2018-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:St. Joseph's Health System has implemented an integrated comprehensive care bundle care (ICC) program with the hopes that it would improve patients' care while reducing overall costs. The aim of this analysis was to evaluate the performance of the ICC program within patients admitted with chronic pulmonary o...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Guertin JR,Bowen JM,Gosse C,Blackhouse G,O'Reilly DJ,Baltaga E,Cox G,Johnson D,Le Blanc B,Loncke J,Pugsley S,Sivakumaran R,Wheatley L,Smith K,Tarride JE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Aerobic exercise performed after hospital discharge for exacerbated COPD patients is already recommended to improve respiratory and skeletal muscle strength, increase tolerance to activity, and reduce the sensation of dyspnea. Previous studies have shown that anaerobic activity can clinically benefit pat...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Knaut C,Mesquita CB,Caram LM,Ferrari R,Dourado VZ,de Godoy I,Tanni SE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Noninvasive respiratory support is considered the optimal method of providing assistance to preterm babies with breathing problems, including nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) and humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC). The evidence of the efficacy and safety of HHHFNC used as the prim...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Zheng G,Huang XQ,Zhao HH,Jin GX,Wang B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Mild obstructive sleep apnea is common in pregnancy and may have an exacerbating role in gestational hypertension, although currently the interaction between these two diseases is uncertain. Methods. We analyzed 43 pregnant subjects, 28 with gestational hypertension (GH) and 15 with normal healthy pregnanc...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Reid J,Glew RA,Mink J,Gjevre J,Fenton M,Skomro R,Olatunbosun F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Canadian policy requires refugees with a history of tuberculosis (TB) or abnormal chest radiograph to be screened after arrival for TB. However, Tibetan refugees are indiscriminately screened, regardless of preimmigration assessment. We sought to determine the incidence of latent (LTBI) and active TB, as w...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Lim R,Jarand J,Field SK,Fisher D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Routine vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae is recommended in Canada for infants, the elderly, and individuals with chronic comorbidity. National incidence and burden of all-cause and pneumococcal pneumonia in Canada (excluding Quebec) were assessed. Methods. Incidence, length of stay, and case-fa...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： McNeil SA,Qizilbash N,Ye J,Gray S,Zanotti G,Munson S,Dartois N,Laferriere C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare, polygenic primary immunodeficiency. In this case report, we describe a previously healthy 13-year-old boy who presented with multifocal pulmonary aspergillosis and was subsequently diagnosed with an autosomal recessive form of chronic granulomatous disease. CGD has a vari...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Rayment JH,Narang I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Common complications in PMV include changes in the airway clearance mechanism, pulmonary function, and respiratory muscle strength, as well as chest radiological changes such as atelectasis. Lung expansion therapy which includes IPPB and PEEP prevents and treats pulmonary atelectasis and improves lung compliance. Our ...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Chen YH,Yeh MC,Hu HC,Lee CS,Li LF,Chen NH,Huang CC,Kao KC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. There is increasing evidence of adverse outcomes associated with blood transfusions for adult traumatic brain injury patients. However, current evidence suggests that pediatric traumatic brain injury patients may respond to blood transfusions differently on a vascular level. This study examined the influenc...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Yee KF,Walker AM,Gilfoyle E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity is difficult to measure in individuals with COPD. The Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) questionnaire demonstrated strong clinometric properties when used with the elderly and with those affected by chronic disease. Study objectives were to translate, culturally adapt th...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Mak S,Soicher JE,Mayo NE,Wood-Dauphinee S,Bourbeau J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Blunt chest wall trauma accounts for over 10% of all trauma patients presenting to emergency departments worldwide. When the injury is not as severe, deciding which blunt chest wall trauma patients require a higher level of clinical input can be difficult. We hypothesized that patient factors, injury patte...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Bellone A,Bossi I,Etteri M,Cantaluppi F,Pina P,Guanziroli M,Bianchi A,Casazza G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma depend on inhalers for management, but critical errors committed during inhaler use can limit drug effectiveness. Outpatient education in inhaler technique remains inconsistent due to limited resources and inadequate provider knowledge. O...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Leung J,Bhutani M,Leigh R,Pelletier D,Good C,Sin DD

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outdoor air pollution is a global problem with serious effects on human health, and children are considered to be highly susceptible to the effects of air pollution. OBJECTIVE:To conduct a comprehensive and updated systematic review of the literature reporting the effects of outdoor air pollution on the res...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Rodriguez-Villamizar LA,Magico A,Osornio-Vargas A,Rowe BH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma often starts before six years of age. However, there remains uncertainty as to when and how a preschool-age child with symptoms suggestive of asthma can be diagnosed with this condition. This delays treatment and contributes to both short- and long-term morbidity. Members of the Canadian Thoracic Society Asthma...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Ducharme FM,Dell SD,Radhakrishnan D,Grad RM,Watson WT,Yang CL,Zelman M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the length of stay required to initiate long-term invasive ventilation at the authors' institution, which would inform future interventional strategies to streamline the in-hospital stay for these families. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of children initiated on invasive long-term ventilation...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Amin R,Sayal A,Syed F,Daniels C,Hoffman A,Moraes TJ,Cox P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although underused, written asthma action plans (AAPs) are associated with reduced numbers of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. OBJECTIVE:To describe the frequency of use and contents of any AAPs reported by patients presenting with exacerbations to three urban Canadian EDs. METHODS:Pr...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Cross E,Villa-Roel C,Majumdar SR,Bhutani M,Rosychuk RJ,Couperthwaite S,Rowe BH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To achieve national consensus on standards of training, quality assurance and maintenance of competence for critical care ultrasound for intensivists and critical care trainees in Canada using recently published international training statements. DATA SOURCES:Existing internationally endorsed guidelines and ...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Arntfield R,Millington S,Ainsworth C,Arora R,Boyd J,Finlayson G,Gallagher W,Gebhardt C,Goffi A,Hockman E,Kirkpatrick A,McDermid R,Waechter J,Wong N,Zavalkoff S,Beaulieu Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:No national Canadian data define resource requirements and care delivery for ventilator-assisted individuals (VAIs) requiring long-term institutional care. Such data will assist in planning health care services to this population. OBJECTIVE:To describe institutional and patient characteristics, prevalence...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Rose L,McKim D,Katz S,Leasa D,Nonoyama M,Pedersen C,Avendano M,Goldstein R

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arteritis is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension. Causes of pulmonary arteritis can be divided into primary and secondary, as well as classified according to vessel size. Only large vessel vasculitis is associated with pulmonary hypertension; primary forms include Takayasu arteritis and giant cell arterit...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Gilmour SM,Dominelli GS,Leipsic JA,Levy RD

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Untreated patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk for motor vehicle collisions; however, it is unclear how this should be translated into fitness-to-drive recommendations. Accordingly, the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) Sleep Disordered Breathing Clinical Assembly and the Canadian Sleep Soci...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Ayas N,Skomro R,Blackman A,Curren K,Fitzpatrick M,Fleetham J,George C,Hakemi T,Hanly P,Li C,Morrison D,Series F

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Induced sputum cell counts are a noninvasive and reliable method for evaluating the presence, type and degree of airway inflammation in patients with asthma. Currently, standard nebulizer devices used for sputum induction in multiple patients are labelled as single-patient devices by the manufacturer, which ...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Davidson WJ,Dennis J,The S,Litoski B,Pieron C,Leigh R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse pulmonary ossification (DPO) is a rare form of interstitial lung disease. The present article describes a case of DPO in an elderly man who presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion and an isolated reduction in diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide. DPO may occur as sequelae of mitral stenosis, left hear...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Burkett A,Coffey N,Voduc N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary sequestration is described as a dysplastic mass of lung tissue that lacks communication with the tracheobronchial tree and receives systemic rather than pulmonary arterial blood supply. Two distinct classifications, intralobar and extralobar, have been described. The present article discusses the etiology, c...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Litt D,Gandhi S,Bhinder S,Blitz M,McIntyre K

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The performance of blind closed pleural biopsy (BCPB) in the study of pleural exudates is controversial. OBJECTIVE:To assess the diagnostic yield of BCPB in clinical practice and its role in the study of pleural exudates. METHODS:Data were retrospectively collected on all patients who underwent BCPB perf...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Pereyra MF,San-José E,Ferreiro L,Golpe A,Antúnez J,González-Barcala FJ,Abdulkader I,Álvarez-Dobaño JM,Rodríguez-Núñez N,Valdés L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00