Thrombocytopenia as a marker of outcome in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
CONCLUSION: TP was associated with poor outcome in AECOPD. TP could be considered as a marker for the assessment of inflammation and prognosis in AECOPD patients based on its cost-effective features.
PMID: 26378995 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rahimi-Rad MH, Soltani S, Rabieepour M, Rahimirad S Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Evaluation of the quality of life in subjects with a history of severe anaphylactic reaction to the Hymenoptera venom.
CONCLUSIONS: History of a severe anaphylaxis to the Hymenoptera venom affected the quality of life. Venom immunotherapy reduced anxiety. We hope that presented surveys and their results might be useful in qualifying for immunotherapy in clinically uncertain cases.
PMID: 26378996 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nowak N, Bazan-Socha S, Pulka G, Pełka K, Latra P Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Asthma prevalence and risk factors analysis in Tricity university students' group.
CONCLUSIONS: Asthma is becoming an important issue for Tricity students. Educational activities aimed at raising university students' awareness regarding asthma treatment and control should be implemented.
PMID: 26378997 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Romantowski J, Gawinowska M, Cyrny P, Jassem E, Chełmińska M, Niedoszytko M Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Usage and usability of one dry powder inhaler compared to other inhalers at therapy start: an open, non-interventional observational study in Poland and Germany.
CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that investigators found EH easy to teach, the patients found it easy to use and their satisfaction with the device was high in comparison to other inhalation devices. Thus EH can be matched to many patients already at the therapy start. In addition, the high consistency of the received data and large association of the assessment of the inhaler usage and the general assessment of the inhaler indicate that the used questionnaires were appropriate tools to examine usage and usability of inhaler devices in adult patients and children.
PMID: 26378998 [PubMed - in process] (So...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hantulik P, Wittig K, Henschel Y, Ochse J, Vahteristo M, Rytila P Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Interstitial lung disease associated with docetaxel in a patient treated for breast cancer - a case report.
We report a case of docetaxel induced interstitial lung disease (ILD) in a patient with breast cancer.
PMID: 26378999 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pankowska-Supryn M, Załęska M, Roszkowska-Śliż B, Roszkowski-Śliż K Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Chronic pneumonia due to Klebsiella oxytoca mimicking pulmonary tuberculosis.
Abstract
Klebsiella species infrequently cause acute community acquired pneumonia (CAP). The chronic form of the disease caused by K. pneumoniae (Friedlander's bacillus) was occasionally seen in the pre-antibiotic era. K. oxytoca is a singularly uncommon cause of CAP. The chronic form of the disease caused by K. oxytoca has been documented only once before. A 50-year-old immunocompetent male smoker presented with haemoptysis for 12 months. Imaging demonstrated a cavitary lesion in the right upper lobe with emphysematous changes. Sputum stains and cultures for Mycobacterium tuberculosis were negative. Howev...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gera K, Roshan R, Varma-Basil M, Shah A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Middle lobe syndrome: an extraordinary presentation of endobronchial tuberculosis.
We report this exceptional clinical manifestation in a 19-year-old male, who presented for evaluation of respiratory symptoms for 6 months along with constitutional complaints. Imaging suggested the presence of MLS and bronchoscopy established the diagnosis of endobronchial tuberculosis. GeneXpert evaluation of bronchial aspirate detected Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Histopathology confirmed the presence of granulomatous lesions. Subsequently, the cultures of bronchial aspirate and post-bronchoscopy sputum grew M. tuberculosis. Appropriate therapy with anti-tuberculosis drugs resulted in a remarkable symptomatic and radiolo...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Garg T, Gera K, Shah A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
"Luck's always to blame": silent wounds of a penetrating gunshot trauma sustained 20 years ago.
We report a case of an exceptional finding of a patient with retained ballistic fragments in the soft tissues of the thorax, proximal to the right subclavian artery and the trachea, carrying silently his wounds for two decades without any medical or surgical intervention. The bullet pellet on the upper part of the trachea seen accidentally in the chest computed tomography, was also found during bronchoscopy. In short "luck's always to blame".
PMID: 26379002 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tomos I, Manali ED, Argentos S, Raptakis T, Papiris SA Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Problems of patients with cystic fibrosis during transition to adulthood.
Abstract
The proper care of cystic fibrosis patients extends over their lifetime. More than half of the children with the disease die before adulthood. An important element in the patient's care is a time of transition from a paediatric to the care of an internist and the patient's acceptance of this necessity. Transition from paediatric care to an internist should be adequately prepared. It is not only a question of transfer of medical records, but also careful preparation of patients for such transition. The patients expect not only continuity of care but also the introduction to the management with the ...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Opoka-Winiarska V, Cofta S, Mazurek H, Kozielski J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
The etiology of lower respiratory tract infections in people with diabetes.
Abstract
Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are likely to develop many types of infections, which affect the transport of glucose into tissues. Diabetes increases the susceptibility to different kinds of respiratory infections, is often identified as an independent risk factor for developing lower respiratory tract infections. Pulmonary infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative bacteria and fungi may occur with an increased frequency, whereas infections due to Streptococcus pneumonia or influenza virus may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. D...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Klekotka RB, Mizgała E, Król W Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Cooperation between Polish and French Pneumonologists.
PMID: 26379005 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 19, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Zielonka TM, Cofta S Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Air pollution and childhood asthma.
PMID: 26166787 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - July 17, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pałczyński C, Kuna P Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Quality of life and health behaviours of patients with tuberculosis - sex differences.
CONCLUSIONS: 1. There are differences between sociodemographic profile of TB patients: women are younger, better educated, economically active and more likely to remain in relationships; 2. There is no difference in QoL of TB patients between the sexes, whereas there are differences in the strategies of stress management and in applied health behavior; 3. Differences between genders indicate the need for matching treatment and preventive action for different patients profiles based on the cooperation of doctors, social workers, therapists, and psychologists.
PMID: 26166788 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonolog...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - July 17, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jankowska-Polanska BK, Kamińska M, Uchmanowicz I, Rycombel A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Indoor air pollution and asthma in children at Delhi, India.
CONCLUSION: This study suggests that industry plays an important role in increasing the concentration of indoor suspended particulate matter and occurrence of asthma in children in developing countries like India.
PMID: 26166789 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - July 17, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kumar R, Nagar JK, Goel N, Kumar P, Kushwah AS, Gaur SN Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Polish Respiratory Society guidelines for the methodology and interpretation of the 6 minute walk test (6MWT).
PMID: 26166790 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - July 17, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Przybyłowski T, Tomalak W, Siergiejko Z, Jastrzębski D, Maskey-Warzęchowska M, Piorunek T, Wojda E, Boros P Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
