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Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex, progressive condition associated with substantial physical, psychological, and social burden. Holistic, person-centered care is central to ef...

Abstract Background Systemic thrombolysis is recommended for high-risk pulmonary embolism, but is associated with a substantial bleeding risk due to thrombolysis-induced coagulopathy. However, recent advances in precisio...

Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is uncommon but potentially fatal, requiring immediate thrombolytic therapy. Thrombolysis, however, carries a significant bleeding risk and is generally contraindicated in cases of active ...

Abstract Background Patients with AIDS Suffering from sepsis secondary to pulmonary infections admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) carry a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, rapid identification and t...

Abstract Background Inspiratory muscle training combined with positive expiratory pressure (IMT/PEP) may improve outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but evidence in exacerbation‑prone (Group E) di...

Background and aimCardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with a high rate of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Mechanical power (MP) represents energy per breath multiplied by re...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly affects the quality of life of older adults. The growing impact of this chronic condition poses significant challenges for healthcare systems...

BackgroundPatients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have difficulty performing pulmonary rehabilitation independently. In China, resources for respiratory physicians and rehabilitation...

BackgroundPrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) management relies on mucociliary clearance to prevent bronchiectasis. While humoral immunodeficiencies have been reported in PCD, their clinical significance remains under-defin...

BackgroundItchy E3 ubiquitin ligase deficiency (ITCH deficiency) is a rare monogenic immune dysregulation syndrome characterized by early-onset multisystem autoimmunity and significant morbidity and mortality. Only one p...

Incense and candles are commonly utilized for relaxation, deodorization, aesthetics, and religious observance. Both are used ubiquitously and viewed innocuously. However, both modalities release a multitude of compounds,...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a severe public health issue in prison inmates in Ethiopia since there is no routine screening for TB during prison admission. Also, drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a significant p...

IntroductionSporotrichosis is an uncommon but emerging opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients. Primary pulmonary sporotrichosis can disseminate and result in significant morbidity and mortality, despite tr...

Abstract Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), impose significant burdens on patients and their families in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). L...

Abstract BackgroundPulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a cornerstone for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet global uptake remains low due to geographic and resource barriers. Dig...

Akila R Jayamaha,1,2 Chamilya H Perera,1,2 Mark W Orme,2,3 Ravini De S Karunatillake,4 Amitha Fernando,4 Andy Barton,2,3 Michael C Steiner,2,3 Jesse Matheson,5 James Manifield,2,3 Amy C Barradell,2,3 Suresh Chathurantha,...

Objectives To explore the lived experiences of anxiety related to breathlessness in patients who are receiving specialist palliative care for advanced chronic respiratory disease (CRD), such as chronic obstructive pulmon...

ObjectivesTo characterize swallowing impairment and aspiration risk in patients recovering from acute respiratory events and to identify clinical, functional, and anatomical predictors of airway invasion with a specific ...

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous lung needle biopsy (US-PLNB) is a pivotal diagnostic technique for subpleural pulmonary lesions, offering significant advantages such as real-time imaging, absence of ionizing radiation, an...

Jiaxuan Wu,1– 5,* Huohuo Zhang,1– 5,* Lan Yang,1– 5,* Jiadi Gan,1– 5 Guoqing Wang,6 Xiaolong Tang,1– 5 Jinghong Xian,1– 5 Lin Zhu,7 Yalun Li,1– 5 Weimin Li1– 5 1Department of Pulmo...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims May–Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is a rare vascular condition characterized by the compression of the left iliac vein by the overlying right iliac artery. This anatomical anomaly predisposes pati...

Abstract Background Furosemide is commonly used off-label in the neonatal intensive care unit to promote diuresis and improve pulmonary mechanics in preterm infants, but prolonged exposure carries known renal and ototoxi...

IntroductionKabuki syndrome (KS) is a rare, complex, multisystem, neurodevelopmental congenital disorder with characteristic phenotypic anomalies and pathogenic genetic variants of the KMT2D or KDM6A genes. KS is highly ...

Abstract Introduction Older adults (OAs) and individuals with underlying comorbidities are at increased risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease (e.g., lower respiratory tract disease [LRTD]) and related...