1800s, pulmonary function tests (PFTs) have expanded to include spirometry; lung volumes; carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity (DLCO) (transfer factor); respiratory muscle performance; and exercise and functional testing, such as the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (...
This coincided with a profound hypertensive response peaking at systolic blood pressure 252mmHg (Figure 1 - right). The test was ceased due to dyspnea and generalized fatigue. This case demonstrates that while maximal oxygen consumption is a prognostic marker, an above average exercise capacity does...
Barriette: For a DLCO test, in addition to the spirette, you will need to use a barriette. This protects the valve and hose system from contamination, eliminating the need for cleaning between patients. FRC barriette: This is similar to the DLCO barriette, but used only when performing ...
Abstract:Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of morbidity. Treatment options beyond conventional medical therapies are limited to a minority of patients. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) although effective in selected subgroups of patients is not commonly under...
Is bronchiectasis a connective tissue disease? Connective tissue diseases, bothautoimmuneand heritable, represent an important subgroup of bronchiectasis patients. How long can you live with interstitial lung disease? The average survival for people with this type is currently3 to 5 years. It can be...
A 20-year-old male patient who worked as a salesman was referred to the Department of Chest Diseases due to opacities seen in the upper zones of both lungs on the posteroanterior chest radiography taken for screening in the tuberculosis control dispensary. The patient had no complaint, and th...
All these should be distinguished from the vast majority of cases of LC, in which the duration or intensity of ongoing symptoms is disproportionate to the severity of the initial infection [18]. Not surprisingly, this broad definition includes conditions with a great variety of clinical ...
APTT: Activated partial thromboplastin time BMI: Body mass index CVD-ILD: Collagen vascular disease-associated interstitial lung disease D-ILD: Drug-induced interstitial lung disease DLCO: Diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide DPLD: Diffuse parenchymal lung disease FVC: Forced vital capacity HP: Hyperse...
Retrospective information on PFTs (spirometry [volumes and flows], 6-minute walking test [6MWT], and DLCO) was retrieved from patients' medical charts, including baseline information for all patients, and follow-up information for the LTx. At baseline, most patients presented with spirometric and...
Reflects on the lessons to be learned from hurricane Katrina that hit the U.S. in September 2005. Outcomes of the hurricane in Louisiana; Description of the disastrous effects of the hurricane; Implications of the hurricane on social and interpe...