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Comparative study of etiological diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Nosocomial pneumonia is a common complication in patients on mechanical ventilation and results in significant mortality. Diagnosis of pneumonia in patients who are intubated and under mechanical ventilation is difficult, even with the aid of clinical ...
ABDALA, Edson   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Epigenetic Dysregulation of the NKX2‐1/SPDEF Axis Drives Persistent Goblet Cell Differentiation and Epithelial Barrier Dysfunction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

open access: yesRespirology, EarlyView.
This study investigated airway epithelial barrier dysfunction persistence in ex‐smokers with COPD and underlying mechanisms using single‐cell RNA and ATAC sequencing. Epigenetic NKX2‐1/SPDEF dysregulation maintains goblet cell hyperplasia and barrier dysfunction despite long‐term smoking cessation.
Ayaka Shiota   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective study of congenital airway malformations detected by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in Alexandria University Children’s Hospital

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2023
Background Congenital airway malformations affect the quality of life and increase the family burden. The care of children who have these lesions requires considerable expenditures of time and other resources within a tertiary care center.
Lina Mortada Abdellah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tuberculosis in Malta : a case for sputum induction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Sputum induction is a procedure used to help patients expectorate samples of sputum for laboratory analysis. It is a simple, safe and standardised procedure which may avoid the use of more invasive and potentially harmful interventions such as fibreoptic
Farrugia, Brian
core  

Dysphagia in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective There are four phases of swallowing: oral preparatory, oral transit, oropharyngeal, and esophageal. Disruption of any phase(s) can lead to dysphagia. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children have a high rate of dysphagia compared with neurotypical peers.
Chase Hintelmann   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

"Detachment of the carinal hook following endobronchial intubation with a double lumen tube"

open access: yesBMC Anesthesiology, 2011
Background Carinal hooks increases difficulty at endotracheal intubation. Amputation of the carinal hook during passage and malpositioning of the tube to the hook are some of the potential problems related with left-sided Carlens double lumen tube (DLT).
Rocha Ana C   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Respiratory Involvement in HIST1H1E‐Related Rahman Syndrome: A Case of Severe Mixed Apnea

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 200, Issue 4, Page 937-946, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Rahman syndrome (HIST1H1E‐related neurodevelopmental syndrome, OMIM #617537) is a rare autosomal‐dominant condition caused by truncating variants in the C‐terminal domain of the HIST1H1E gene. It is characterized by macrocephaly, hypotonia, craniofacial anomalies, and multisystem anomalies.
Nada Barakat   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Successful Treatment of Total Lung Collapse Due to Pulmonary Endobronchial Inflammatory Pseudotumor by Bronchoscopy: A Case Report

open access: yesمجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2019
Background: Inflammatory pseudotumor is a benign pulmonary tumor of unknown origin which is more common in young adults and children. In this study, successful treatment of total lung collapse using rigid bronchoscopy is reported.
Masoud Nazemiyeh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Growth Hormone‐Induced Stridor in a Patient With Prader–Willi Syndrome

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Postoperative airway showing laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) with anterior cartilage graft with no stenosis or tracheomalacia. ABSTRACT While growth hormone therapy has been associated with the potential risk of upper airway obstruction and hypertrophy, it may also cause glottic or subglottic edema and stridor, even in patients without ...
Anthony M. Saad   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Diagnosis of Pleural Malignancy

open access: yesArmaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2013
Background & aim: Malignant pleural effusion is a common complication. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows direct visualization and provides biopsy of the injury.
M Solouki, B PirhayatI
doaj  

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