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Sex differences of post-Covid patients undergoing outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation
ConclusionBoth subjective symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea and objective impairment in performance in pulmonary function were more frequently observed among women. Despite improvement throughout OPR in both women and men, the sex-gap in symptom load could not be closed as women less often achieved remission from functional impairment due to PCS. Intensified treatment of these symptoms should be considered in women undergoing rehabilitation for PCS. (Source: Biology of Sex Differences)
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - April 21, 2024 Category: Biology Source Type: research

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis following severe COVID - 19 infection: A case report
Respir Med Case Rep. 2024 Mar 30;49:102017. doi: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2024.102017. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTA 67-year-old male, with a history of severe COVID-19 infection and exposure to talc was seen for worsening shortness of breath for months, requiring supplemental oxygen. He was treated for COVID-19 infection and suspected pneumonia with no improvement. His pulmonary function test (PFT) worsened and computed tomography (CT) showing bilateral airspace opacities with ground-glass opacities (GGO), also worsened over time. He underwent bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage and pathology revealed pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (...
Source: Respiratory Care - April 16, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Samina Martin Shivu Kaushik Bharat Bajantri Source Type: research

Outcomes of oncological intended thoracic surgery after lung transplantation
CONCLUSIONS: Incidence of lung cancer is increased after LT. Follow-up care allows early diagnosis with a comparably high share of operable tumor stage. Cancer as well as postoperative complications were more likely after single lung transplantation (SLT). Postoperative morbidity and mortality are higher in this scarce group of patients and hence, warrants a centered and experienced interdisciplinary approach.PMID:38617760 | PMC:PMC11009586 | DOI:10.21037/jtd-23-1669 (Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease)
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - April 15, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Armin Frille Johannes Broschewitz Isabella Bettine Metelmann Matthias Steinert Maximilian von Laffert Hubert Wirtz Alexandra Wald Sebastian Kraemer Source Type: research

Divergent perspectives: exploring the relationships between St. George ’s Respiratory Questionnaire and outcome measures in systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease
ConclusionsOur study reveals varying degrees of correlation between SGRQ and distinct outcome measures. Given the incomplete alignment of SGRQ with other outcome measures, an integrative approach utilizing existing criteria as complementary tools is recommended.Key Points•Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) derive from patients ’ subjective evaluations of the impact of the disease on their daily activities, social interactions, and psychological well-being.•PROMs frequently serve as outcome measures in randomized controlled trials, yet conflicting findings have emerged in relation to primary outcomes.•This st...
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - April 4, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing complements both spirometry and nuclear imaging for assessing sarcoidosis stage and for monitoring disease activity
CONCLUSIONS: Our results display how CPET and spirometry data complement each other for sarcoidosis disease staging, and how these tests are able to detect disease activity. Our findings suggest that CPET, a repeatable and non-invasive functional test, should be more routinely performed and taken into account in sarcoidosis patient follow-up.PMID:38567559 | DOI:10.36141/svdld.v41i1.15125 (Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases)
Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - April 3, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chiara Torregiani Matia Reale Marco Confalonieri Franca Dore Carmelo Crisafulli Elisa Baratella Francesco Salton Paola Confalonieri Barbara Ruaro Guido Maiello Source Type: research

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing complements both spirometry and nuclear imaging for assessing sarcoidosis stage and for monitoring disease activity
CONCLUSIONS: Our results display how CPET and spirometry data complement each other for sarcoidosis disease staging, and how these tests are able to detect disease activity. Our findings suggest that CPET, a repeatable and non-invasive functional test, should be more routinely performed and taken into account in sarcoidosis patient follow-up.PMID:38567559 | PMC:PMC11008331 | DOI:10.36141/svdld.v41i1.15125 (Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases)
Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - April 3, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chiara Torregiani Matia Reale Marco Confalonieri Franca Dore Carmelo Crisafulli Elisa Baratella Francesco Salton Paola Confalonieri Barbara Ruaro Guido Maiello Source Type: research