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Sleep disorders have a significant impact on asthma. The aim of this study was to explore the association between nocturnal bedtime and asthma among adults in the United States.
Hemoptysis resulting from rupture of the pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm (PAP) is massive and fatal, while factor contributing to the rupture of pseudoaneurysm remains elusive. This study aimed to elucidate th...
To determine predictors of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) failure in COVID-19 patients in a hospital in northern Peru.
Higher red blood cell distribution width (RDW) levels are associated with mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, more convincing evidence is still lacking, and the re...
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used analgesic and antipyretic drugs in children. However, its potential causal role in childhood asthma pathogenesis remains uncertain. In this systematic review, we asse...
Albeit smoking cessation has unequivocal health benefits, attempts to quit are not unanimous, even in patient populations at high risk for smoking-related diseases cessation. Allelic variations of enzymes invo...
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension with a low incidence. Despite pulmonary endarterectomy(PEA) being the preferred treatment for CTEPH, for patients who f...
This study aimed to elucidate the causal relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs), employing Mendelian Randomization (MR) to overcome limitations inherent in o...
Available evidence suggests that adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) performed substantially worse than healthy controls on many balance measures and balance training can improve the balan...
For patients treated with osimertinib as first-line therapy, there have been no studies comparing both progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) according to performance status (PS). Furthermor...
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, with India bearing a significant burden. Despite advancements in TB diagnosis and treatment, monitoring TB treatment is challenging, particularly in resourc...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), an interstitial lung disease, is characterized by the exacerbation of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PF). IPF primarily affects older individuals and can lead to respirato...
The serum markers Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6), surfactant protein A (SP-A), and surfactant protein D (SP-D) have been used for the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and prognosis prediction of interstitial ...
Progressive pulmonary fibrosis is the symptomatic, physiological, and radiological progression of interstitial lung diseases. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between progressive pulmonary...
Surgery is the main treatment option for destroyed-lung (DL) patients with life-threatening massive hemoptysis. However, short-term and long-term surgical safety and efficacy are unclear, prompting this study.
This is a retrospective cohort study from a single center of Chest Medical District of Nanjing Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, China. It was aim to evaluate the diagn...
Acute exacerbation of fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (AE-ILD) is a serious life-threatening event per year. Methylprednisolone and/or immunosuppressive agents (ISA) are a mainstay in any regimen, under t...
The objective of this study was to investigate the potential association between the inflammatory burden index (IBI) and the prevalence of chronic inflammatory airway diseases (CIAD), as well as mortality rate...
Antigen removal is a cornerstone of treatment of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), but its association with transplant-free survival remains unclear. Further, HP guidelines conflict as to whether antigen remo...
Plastic bronchitis is a relatively uncommon illness that has been reported in all age groups. This case report describes a specific manifestation of plastic bronchitis in two pediatric brothers influenced by b...
This study aimed to evaluate the role of platelet count (PLT) in the prognosis of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Prompt and effective management with maintenance therapy (single or dual bronchodilator therapy) is recommended after the initial diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to maintain lung func...
Lung sound analysis parameters have been reported to be useful biomarkers for evaluating airway condition. We developed an automatic lung sound analysis software program for infants and children based on lung ...
Lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer mortality, poses significant treatment challenges. The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has revolutionized therapy, but it is associated with immune-related pne...
The immunologic features of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) are largely unclear. This study investigated the immunologic features of NTM-PD using digital spatial profiling techniques.
ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) is the most severe form of acute hypoxic respiratory failure. Most studies related to ARDS have excluded patients with hematologic diseases, let alone allogeneic hema...
Anxiety and depression are prevalent comorbidities in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, existing research has yielded conflicting findings regarding the effects of social fra...
The original article was published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2024 24:359
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often require hospital readmission because of exacerbation of their condition. These frequent exacerbations reduce quality of life, work performance, ...
Patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) often exhibit muscle catabolism, muscle weakness, and/or atrophy, all related to an increased morbidity and mo...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals were associated with decreased lung function, but co-exposure effects and underlying mechanism remained unknown.
The aim of our study was to investigate serum chitotriosidase level in tuberculosis patients, its relationship with microbiological and clinical parameters, and response to treatment.
Savolitinib, a small molecule inhibitor, has gained approval as the inaugural medication in China that specifically targets MET kinase. Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who show MET ex...
A straight silicone stent can be used to treat proximal benign tracheal stenosis in non-surgical candidates. However, stent migration is a common complication when placed at a particular location and can lead ...
Fiberglass has a larger aerodynamic diameter and is less likely to be inhaled into the lungs. Further, it will be cleared even if it is mechanically broken into smaller pieces and inhaled into the lungs. Fiber...
The study aimed to characterize serum immunoglobulin (Ig) concentrations and their relationship with clinical and paraclinical features in patients with COPD group E in the stable stage. Additionally, the stud...
Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) rely on both internal resistance and patients’ inspiratory capacity for effective operation. Optimal inspiratory technique is crucial for DPI users. This study assessed the accuracy ...
Lung cancer, accounting for a significant proportion of global cancer cases and deaths, poses a considerable health burden. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients have a poor prognosis and limited treatme...
Plague is an acute infectious disease caused by the Yersinia pestis. Historically, it has been a major pandemic with high mortality rates, known as the “Black Death” in the 14th century, which resulted in mill...
Acute exacerbation (AE) of interstitial lung disease (ILD) is one of the most serious complications during perioperative period of lung cancer resection. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between...
Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma is an uncommon condition, predominantly affecting women of childbearing age with a history of uterine smooth muscle tumors and uterine leiomyoma surgery for uterine lei...
This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association between methyl mercury (MeHg) level and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) risk based on the data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Su...
Previous studies have reported reduced acute exacerbation rates and improved symptom control in asthma patients treated using inhaled corticosteroids plus formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy (MART). Fl...
The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess functional capacity and prognosis in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, studies on oxygen saturation recovery after the 6MWT in...
The aim of this retrospective study was to examine the risk factors of positive lower respiratory tract cultures and to investigate whether nosocomial infections are common in patients with positive lower resp...
Spontaneous pneumothorax (PTX) is more prevalent among COVID-19 patients than other critically ill patients, but studies on this are limited. This study compared clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcom...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal progressive lung disease entailing significant impairment in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and high socioeconomic burden. The course of IPF includes epis...
Elevated blood glucose at hospital admission is frequently observed and has been associated with adverse outcomes in various patient populations. This meta-analysis sought to consolidate existing evidence to a...
Hepatic steatosis and its related complications are risk factors for multiple respiratory diseases; however, the causal relationship between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and...
The extent of honeycombing and reticulation predict the clinical prognosis of IPF. Emphysema, consolidation, and ground glass opacity are visible in HRCT scans. To date, there have been few comprehensive studi...
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