Porto-pulmonary hypertension (POPH) is defined by the development of PAH associated with increased pressure in the portal circulation [33,34]. Prospective hemodynamic studies have shown that 2-6% of patients with portal hypertension had PH [35,36]. However, RHC is mandatory for the diagnosis of...
Pulmonary function test can not only reflect the respiratory system, but also identify disorders outside the respiratory system, including neuromuscular weakness and cardiovascular processes [17]. The abnormality recognized by spirometry could be separated into obstructive and/or restrictive disorders. Based...
children aged 2-6 years represent a real challenge in pulmonary function assessment as they cannot be sedated and find it difficult to cooperate with all respiratory manoeuvres. In 2007, an ATS and ERS statement on PFT in preschool children summarized the current knowledge on the PFT...
Pulmonary redox imbalance and fibroproliferation affect the resolution of residual pulmonary fibrosis and recovery from lung function impairment post-COVID-19.Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a pandemic, with infections and reinfections occurring worldwide [1]. Despite most patient...
Lung function test was consistent with a restrictive lung disease (FVC 3.33 L (73%), FEV1 2.49 L (72%), FEV1/FVC 75% and decreased in diffusion capacity (DLCO 17.81 ml/min/mmHg). Ultrasound of the abdomen confirmed a 19 cm hepatomegaly, with normal liver texture and no evidence of ...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a non-neoplastic pulmonary disease that is characterized by the formation of scar tissue within the lungs in the absence of any known provocation. IPF is a rare disease which affects approximately 5 million persons
with SSc ranges from 25 to 90% depending on the SSc subtype and the criteria used to define ILD in different countries [7]. Systemic sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) occurs primarily in females aged 30 and 55 years. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is more prevalent ...
Pulmonary function tests Reduced baseline mechanical function measured by spirometry, plethysmography, and gas exchange abnormalities on the diffusion lung capacity of carbon monoxide test (DLCO) has elucidated as predictive factors for RP [16, 54]. The lung is not a uniform organ, and patients wit...
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; PaO2, arterial oxygen partial pressure; PaCO2, arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; DLCO, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon dioxide; the value of p yielded by unpaired t test and chi-square test, respective...
Pulmonary function tests within 12 weeks of initiation of radiotherapy showing adequate FEV1: the best value obtained pre- or post-bronchodilator must be ≥750 ml or ≥30% predicted Bloodwork: CBC with differential, Hemoglobin, AST, ALT, bilirubin, creatinine should be done before 1st cycle of ...