[Microbiome of the lung].
PMID: 25339556 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Górecka D, Puścińska E Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Rare entity or emerging epidemiological problem?].
PMID: 25339557 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rowińska-Zakrzewska E Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
The utility of oesophageal pH monitoring in diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease-related chronic cough.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on pH monitoring results, GERD was diagnosed twice as often as GERD-related cough. SAP index is more sensitive than SI for the diagnosis of GERD-related cough.
PMID: 25339558 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rybka A, Malesa K, Radlińska O, Krakowiak K, Grabczak EM, Dąbrowska M, Chazan R Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NT MLD ) in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.
CONCLUSIONS: NTMLD should be suspected in patients with CTEPH or IPAH, presenting with productive cough and a new pulmonary infiltrate with cavitation. In patients with CTEPH, special attention should be paid to a new cavitary lesions without accompanying thrombus in the artery supplying the area. High mPAP (CTEPH/IPAH) and hypoperfusion (CTEPH) are predisposing to NTMLD.
PMID: 25339559 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wilińska E, Oniszh K, Augustynowicz-Kopeć E, Zabost A, Fijałkowska A, Kurzyna M, Wieteska M, Torbicki A, Kuś J, Szturmowicz M Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
The influence of sublingual immunotherapy on several parameters of immunological response in children suffering from atopic asthma and allergic rhinitis depending on asthma features.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on our results, we cannot point to any subgroup isolated in the study, in which the response of the immunological system to sublingual immunotherapy is more satisfactory than any other. Nevertheless, the increase of Th1 cells may be more specific for polysensitised children.
PMID: 25339560 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ciepiela O, Zawadzka-Krajewska A, Kotuła I, Demkow U Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Poland: distribution of patients according to the new GOLD 2011 classification. Cross-sectional survey.
CONCLUSIONS: In a large group of patients, representative of the population of COPD patients in Poland, we observed an uneven distribution of patients in the GOLD 2011 categories, with 71% of patients assigned to category A or D. In our study, the main reason for classifying to category C or D was the high risk of disease exacerbation rather than the degree of FEV1 reduction, as noted in other reports.
PMID: 25339561 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wesołowski S, Boros PW, Dębowski T Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Methotrexate as a single agent for treating pulmonary sarcoidosis: a single centre real-life prospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: MTX as a single agent in the treatment of sarcoidosis has proved to be a safe and effective steroid alternative. Selected patients with chronic pulmonary sarcoidosis experience definite PFT improvements after MTX treatment. There is need to search for predictors of MTX treatment effectiveness.
PMID: 25339562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Goljan-Geremek A, Bednarek M, Franczuk M, Puścińska E, Nowiński A, Czystowska M, Kamiński D, Korzybski D, Stokłosa A, Kowalska A, Wojda E, Sliwiński P, Burakowska B, Ptak J, Barańska I, Drygalska A, Małek G, Bestry I, Wesołowski S, Kram M, Górec Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on Fatigue Severity Scale in patients with lung disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with advanced lung disease reported a measurable component of fatigue. Participating in pulmonary rehabilitation resulted in significant improvement in patient's self-reported fatigue severity. Further studies are necessary to evaluate and design interventions to improve fatigue in in the setting of advanced lung disease.
PMID: 25339563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Talwar A, Sahni S, John S, Verma S, Cárdenas-Garcia J, Kohn N Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Synchronous multiple primary lung cancers in a 65-year old heavy smoker. Case report].
Abstract
Here we present a 65-year old ex-smoker with history of recent surgery for vocal cord tumor (histology: moderate grade intraepithelial neoplasia), who reported to the pulmonary outpatient clinic for the nodular lesions in the left lung seen on chest X-ray. Subsequent chest CT scan revealed focal lesion of 18 mm in diameter with spicular margins located in the right upper lobe, another irregular cyst with septa, 62 × 58 mm in the right lower lobe, and calcified nodule in the left lung, no enlarged lymph nodes or pleural effusion was seen. He underwent upper right lobe resection and wedge resection...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Swietlik EM, Doboszyńska A, Kupis W, Szołkowska M, Opoka L Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[False positive result of 18F-FDG PET in patient with lung cancer due to sarcoid-like reaction in regional lymph nodes].
Abstract
The development of non-caseating granulomas in patients with neoplastic diseases is referred to as a sarcoid-like reaction. This reaction may be found in the primary tumour or near it; however, it is commonly seen in the regional lymph nodes, and usually subsides after treatment of the underlying disease. The pathogenesis of this process has not been fully explained. Sarcoid-like reactions occur in 4.4% of solid tumours, 7.3% of patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and 13.8% of patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma. The radiological image of increased lymph nodes due to the sarcoid-like reaction is si...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kuś E, Gabryś J, Czyżewski D Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Liposarcoma - a rare primary neoplasm of the thorax].
We present a case of a 35-year-old woman with a giant tumour of the left hemithorax, who had two weeks history of non-productive cough and progressive dyspnoea from eight months. Chest radiography showed a large, round opacity in the left hemithorax, which displaced the cardiac silhouette to the right. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a huge, heterogeneous, well-circumscribed mass in the left pleural cavity. The tumour expanded locally towards the thoracic wall and left lung, and displaced mediastinal structures to the right. There was no lymphadenopathy on the physical examination and CT scan. Abdominal ultras...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Załęska M, Langfort R, Oniszh K, Roszkowska-Śliż B, Roszkowski-Śliż K Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Mycobacterial lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis - report of three cases].
Abstract
Mycobacterial lung disease is caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), also known as atypical mycobacteria. NTM are widely distributed in the environment, particularly in soil and water. Although generally of low pathogenicity to humans, NTM can affect patients with underlying chronic lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pneumoconiosis, or healed tuberculosis. Some patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have disease progression due to NTM, others can have NTM cultured intermittently from respiratory specimens without a significant decline in lung function. Identifying which pati...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wyrostkiewicz D, Skorupa W, Jakubowska L, Zabost A, Kuś J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Acute interstitial pneumonia in patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with leflunomide].
We present a case of 59-year-old male with RA and a history of smoking and methotrexate (MTX) treatment, who developed dyspnoea, non-productive cough, and fever about two months after the administration of LEF. The clinical and radiological presentation was of acute pneumonia. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone pulse, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide, but he died of respiratory failure.
PMID: 25339568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Siemion-Szcześniak I, Bartoszuk I, Bartosiewicz M, Jakubowska L, Wesołowski S, Kuś J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Obliterative bronchiolitis due to inhalation of toxic gases and fumes - case report].
We present a young chemist exposed to inhalation of toxic gases and fumes due to lack of usage of any personal protective equipment. He was referred to our lung disease department because of shortness of breath on exertion and irreversible airflow limitation. Definitive diagnosis of obliterative bronchiolitis was established by histological examination of specimen from open lung biopsy.
PMID: 25339569 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Winek J, Zych J, Langfort R, Roszkowski-Śliż K Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Severe congestive heart failure as the main symptom of eosinophilic granulomatosis and polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome).
We present a patient with asthma and eosinophilia in whom EGPA was diagnosed in the course of acute recurrent substernal chest pain, with subsequent signs of cardiac insufficiency.
PMID: 25339570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - October 27, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Załęska J, Wiatr E, Zych J, Szopiński J, Oniszh K, Kober J, Piotrowska-Kownacka D, Roszkowski-Śliż K Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
