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Lung remodeling mechanisms in chronic lung diseases

Current Opinion in Allergy & Clinical Immunology, 2014
To summarize the new knowledge on tissue remodeling in the context of lung diseases. Tissue remodeling includes changes in cells: differentiation; response to growths factors, hormones, or environmental factors; and composition of the extracellular matrix. So, can one trigger cause them all or are they independently regulated?New evidence from clinical
Zhong, Jun, Roth, Michael
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Sexuality in Chronic Lung Disease

Nursing Clinics of North America, 2007
Multiple factors converge to cause sexuality and intimacy problems in individuals who have chronic lung disease. It is imperative that clinicians include in their discussions with patients the ways they can maintain their sexual lives in the face of chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer.
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Chronic lung disease

2023
Abstract Heart failure (HF) and chronic lung diseases (CLD) are very prevalent entities, with a close relationship. CLD may affect the heart, predominantly the right ventricle, through pulmonary hypertension, which may aggravate or precipitate HF.
Josep Masip, Karina Portillo, Mattia Arrigo   +2 more
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Bronchiolitis and chronic lung disease

British Journal of Tuberculosis and Diseases of the Chest, 1958
Summary A plea is made for the re-examination of the natural history of non-specific chronic lung disease from the viewpoint of bronchiolar pathology. This entails first an appreciation of the normal structure and function of the bronchial tree in general, and of the small bronchioles in particular.
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Surgery in Chronic Lung Disease

Surgical Clinics of North America, 1974
Excision of bullous cysts combined with pleural abrasion and tracheostomy appear to be the only surgical procedures available which afford significant improvement. The necessity of preoperative evaluation and meticulous preparation cannot be overemphasized.
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Prevention of Chronic Lung Disease

Postgraduate Medicine, 1972
Primary prevention of chronic lung disease stresses avoidance of potential irritants, the most important of which are found in cigarettes. Persons who may be unusually susceptible need special protection. For example, certain occupations pose inordinate risks for cigarette smokers.Secondary and tertiary preventive measures aim at preventing disability ...
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Chronic lung disease

2022
Abstract This chapter considers patients with both heart failure and chronic lung disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a worldwide epidemic, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities, usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles ...
Sara Roversi, Michael Greenstone, Simon P. Hart, Nathaniel M. Hawkins   +3 more
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[Lung transplantation in chronic obstructive lung diseases].

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen, 1996
Lung transplantation (uni- or bilateral) is an accepted treatment option for patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pulmonary function improves significantly and 5-year-actuarial survival is more than 70% at acceptable early mortality rates.
Demertzis, Stefanos, Schäfers, H J
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE

The Lancet, 1971
K N, Palmer, J G, Scadding
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Chronic lung disease

2011
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure(HF) commonly occur in the same patient and the presence of onewill affect the prognosis from the other. There is a growing body ofevidence linking COPD and vascular events. When the NationalHealth and Nutrition Examination Survey population was stratified by forced expiratory volume in 1 s (
Michael Greenstone, Simon P. Hart, Nathaniel M. Hawkins   +2 more
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