[Was vascular ring the cause of dyspnea?].
PMID: 26619517 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - December 3, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Zielonka TM Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Telemedicine for the management of COPD - near future or a hazy idea?
PMID: 26559791 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Piotrowski WJ, Górski P Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Change is in the air: bronchial valves to improve quality of life in heterogeneous emphysema.
PMID: 26559792 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Krenke R Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
The influence of lung volume reduction with intrabronchial valves on the quality of life of patients with heterogeneous emphysema - a prospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: The presented study revealed a significant improvement of the quality in the life measured by SGRQ after IBV treatment for heterogeneous emphysema. For the first time our study showed the significant improvement of all three domains of SGRQ after IBV treatment.
PMID: 26559793 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Szlubowska S, Zalewska-Puchała J, Majda A, Kocoń P, Soja J, Gnass M, Pasko E, Ćmiel A, Szlubowski A, Kużdżał J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Dynamics of body composition in male patients during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) development.
CONCLUSIONS: Body mass index (BMI) was within the control range in mild-moderate COPD patients in spite of LM, FM and BMC changes. The level of LM and BMC was decreased during COPD progression, while FM was increased in mild-moderate COPD and then it was decreased in severe COPD.
PMID: 26559794 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Makarevich AE, Lemiasheuskaya S Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Pilot program on distance training in spirometry testing - the technology feasibility study.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of spirometers with data transfer for training purposes seems to be advisable. There is a need to proper face-to-face training of spirometry operators before an implementation of any telemedicine technology.
PMID: 26559795 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nowiński A, Romański E, Bieleń P, Bednarek M, Puścińska E, Goljan-Geremek A, Pływaczewski R, Śliwinski P Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Adherence to treatment in asthma and COPD patients in their doctors' assessment.
CONCLUSIONS: Survey participants were aware of the phenomenon of non-adherence in patients with asthma and COPD, but underestimated the real prevalence and seriousness of it. They also overestimated their ability to recognise non-adherence in their patients. Therefore, not necessarily they may obtain better adherence in their asthma and COPD patients. These results point at the issues which should be addressed in pre- and postgraduate education of physicians treating chronic airways conditions.
PMID: 26559796 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kardas P, Lewek P, Strzondała M Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Non-high risk PE in the patients with acute or exacerbated respiratory disease: the value of the algorithm based on D-dimer evaluation and Revised Geneva Score.
CONCLUSION: In the group of the patients with acute respiratory symptoms, low or intermediate clinical probability scoring combined with normal DD had a high NPV in excluding PE. Nevertheless, such approach was not very effective, as the increased DD was noted in 88% of the examined population.
PMID: 26559797 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Szturmowicz M, Kacprzak A, Wyrostkiewicz D, Lewandowska K, Jędrych M, Bartoszuk I, Kober J, Burakowska B, Barańska I, Małek G, Kuś J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Atypical image of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis - a case report.
We present the case of the young woman with severe dyspnoea suspected of acute hypersensitivity pneumonia. The computed tomography showed numerous intralobular nodules uniformly distributed troughout the lungs. Treatment by corticosteroids had no clinical effect and next computed tomography showed progression. Despite the high risk of complications (patient had a respiratory failure), a surgical lung biopsy was performed and the histopathological diagnosis of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis was made. The whole lung lavage procedure performed twice caused regression of radiological lesions and respiratory failure.
P...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Fijołek J, Wiatr E, Opoka L, Rudziński P, Nierebińska M, Szołkowska M, Roszkowski-Śliż K Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Left brachiocephalic vein stenosis and infectious aortitis: two unusual causes of Ortner's syndrome.
We describe two cases of Ortner's syndrome with an unusual underlying vascular pathology. In the first patient, Ortner's syndrome was a consequence of left brachiocephalic vein stenosis resulting in collateral circulation filling the aorto-pulmonary window. The second patient developed a thoracic aortic aneurysm due infectious aortitis. Both patients required careful scrutiny in differential diagnosis because of their complex past medical history and concomitant diseases.
PMID: 26559799 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maskey-Warzęchowska M, Dąbrowska M, Krenke R, Domeracka-Kołodziej A, Żukowska M, Chazan R Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Selected molecular events in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis - recent advances.
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is an orphan inflammatory disorder that can virtually affect any organ or system in the body, although the lungs and lymph nodes are most frequently involved. Sarcoidosis is believed to derive from an interaction between environmental and genetic agents. Many studies emphasize a strong association between certain human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles and sarcoidosis susceptibility. Several new insights have allowed the further evaluation of other candidate genes with a potential function in the immunopathogenesis of sarcoidosis. This review summarizes recent advances in the identificat...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kiszałkiewicz J, Piotrowski WJ, Brzeziańska-Lasota E Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Systematic review of telemonitoring in COPD: an update.
In conclusion, our study confirms that the available evidence on the effectiveness of telemedicine in COPD does not allow to draw definite conclusions; most evidence suggests a positive effect of telemonitoring on hospital admissions and ER visits. More trials with adequate sample size and with adequate consideration of background clinical services are needed to definitively establish its effectiveness.
PMID: 26559801 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pedone C, Lelli D Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Arterial and venous thromboembolism in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: from pathogenic mechanisms to prevention and treatment.
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 10% of adults older than 40 years and is an important causes of disability and death in elderly subjects. A large proportion of COPD patients suffer from cardiovascular comorbidities. Thromboembolic events contribute considerably to morbidity and mortality in these subjects. This review summarizes the current evidence regarding the association of COPD with increased thromboembolic risk. We discuss multiple mechanisms potentially linking these conditions and available pharmacological interventions reducing the risk of thrombotic art...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mejza F, Lamprecht B, Niżankowska-Mogilnicka E, Undas A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
First Polish Conference on Sarcoidosis.
PMID: 26378287 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Domagała-Kulawik J, Dubaniewicz A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Importance of education in bronchial asthma treatment - gender differences.
CONCLUSIONS: Health education in patients with asthma should be conducted by a specialist in allergic diseases and well-prepared healthcare professionals.
PMID: 26378994 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jankowska-Polańska B, Pleśniak J, Seń M, Uchmanowicz I, Rosińczuk J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
