A reduction in the diffusion capacity is common in all HP phenotypes and may be the most sensitive pulmonary function alteration. Lung function abnormalities in HP are classically restrictive.76,80 Alternatively, obstruction or mixed deficits may be observed. The response to bronchodilators is ...
Posterior spinal fusion is the traditional treatment for scoliosis, but it can be problematic in children who have not yet reached skeletal maturity, due to the need for continuous growth of the spine and thorax [10]. If the vertical growth of the spine is hindered, this tends to further ex...
inthecontrolgroupduringthetreatment(allP0.01).Theforcedvitalcapacity(FVC),forced expiratoryvolumeat1s(FEV1)at6weeksandthediffusioncapacityforcarbonmonoxide(DLCO) at6monthsinthetrialgroupweresignificantlyimprovedcomparedtothecontrolgroup(P0.05 or0.01,respectively). Conclusions:Therhubarbextractsignificantlyat...
A complete physical examination and lung function testing (lung volumes and diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide [Dlco]) were performed in all subjects. No patient reported acute or chronic respiratory symptoms or diseases. In group A patients, lung function was in the normal range, except for ...
Prostacyclin has demonstrated improved survival, improved exercise capacity, and better quality of life.[19, 20] Transplantation is indicated only if the patient cannot tolerate or fails prostacyclin therapy. In patients who have developed severe right heart failure, the right heart pressures and ...
Furthermore, systemic chronic inflammation associated with oxidative stress and loss of antioxidant capacity may cause lung endothelial dysfunction and thickening of the lung interstitium in patients with DM [13,51,52]. A large capillary network in the lung (surface area = 140 m2), characterize...
Serum-precipitating antibodies against specific antigens were tested using immunodiffusion in the agar gel method (Ouchterlony method) [7]. The antigens used included the mix of thermophilic actinomycetes (Ervinia herbicola, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, Thermopolyspora polyspora) and protein antigens fro...
Evaluation of expiratory volume, diffusion capacity, and exercise tolerance following major lung resection: A prospective follow-up analysis. Chest 2007, 131, 141–147. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [PubMed] Planchard, D.; Popat, S.; Kerr, K.; Novello, S.; Smit, E.F.; Faivre-Finn, C...
The comparative evaluation of the T1 signal intensity index (T1SI), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value, and metabolites observed in MRS was carried out. An analysis of the distinct contributions of individual and combined MRI and MRS parameters to PE diagnoses was carried out. Serum ...
Cardiac surgery has improved life expectancy of patients with congenital heart diseases (CHDs). Exercise capacity is an important determinant of survival in patients with CHDs. There is a lack of studies focusing on the role of resting respiratory performance in reducing exercise tolerance in these ...