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Induced sputum analysis: step by step [PDF]

Breathe, 2013
Educational aimsTo introduce the standardised method for sputum inductionTo provide a guide for sputum processingTo highlight important methodological aspects that may influence resultsTo briefly summarise potential clinical and research useSummarySputum induction is a relatively non-invasive mode of airway sampling that provides an opportunity for ...
Zsoka Weiszhar, Ildiko Horvath
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A DNA methylation assay (MPap) using self‐collected tampon versus cytology collection swab for endometrial cancer detection

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the practicability of self‐collected tampons with the MPap assay for endometrial cancer (EC) detection, by comparing with the results of cervical swabs. Methods A total of 85 women at Tri‐Service General Hospital (TSGH) were included to directly compare the performance of physician‐collected swabs and self‐collected ...
Kuo‐Min Su, Kuo‐Chang Wen, Yi‐Hsin Lin, Po‐Hsuan Su, Lin‐Yu Chen, Hung Cheng Lai   +5 more
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Features of Cytological Profile of Induced Sputum in School-Age Children with Exercise-Induced Bronchial Asthma

Zdorovʹe Rebenka, 2016
On the basis of Regional children’s clinical hospital of Chernivtsi, in 41 school-age children with persistent bronchial asthma (BA), the nature of airways inflammation has been studied with the aim of differential choice of anti-inflammatory basic ...
L.O. Bezrukov, Ye.P. Ortemenka
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The Patient Perspective of Living With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study was conducted to better understand the perspectives and real‐world impact of the disease burden on patients diagnosed with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) and caregivers who experience the disease daily. RRP results in clinical, financial, and psychosocial burdens. Increased public awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
Sara I. Pai, Walter Ochieng, Nancy Hedlund, Amanda Martino, Neha Chohan, Mir Pawlak, Edith Morais, Kim McClellan   +7 more
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Cellular Composition of Induced Sputum in Sarcoidosis

Advances in Respiratory Medicine, 2013
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cellular composition of induced sputum (IS) in sarcoidosis and its role in assessing the disease activity. The safety of the procedure was also determined. Material and methods: Sputum induction by inhalation of hypertonic saline was performed. Twenty-one samples from the healthy controls, 32 from
Maria, Porzezińska, Wanda, Knopińska-Posłuszny, Bogumiła, Cynowska, Jan Marek, Słomiński   +3 more
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Endoscopic Suture Ligation and Sclerotherapy for Pharyngolaryngeal Venous Malformation

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study evaluated suture ligation combined with sclerotherapy in 53 patients with pharyngolaryngeal venous malformations. A single procedure achieved complete resolution in 79.25% of cases, with no serious complications or need for prophylactic tracheostomy.
Jiajun Tian, Juke Ma, Ahmad A. Hariri, Zhenghua Lv, Peng Cui, Wei Xu   +5 more
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Responsivity and Reproducibility of Sputum Inflammatory Biomarkers During COPD Exacerbation and Stable Phases – A Pilot Study

International Journal of COPD, 2021
B Ditz,1,2 LEM Kistemaker,2– 4 M van den Berge,1,2 JM Vonk,2,5 R Gosens,2,3 HAM Kerstjens1,2 1Department of Pulmonary Diseases, University Medical Center, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; 2Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and ...
Ditz B, Kistemaker LEM, van den Berge M, Vonk JM, Gosens R, Kerstjens HAM   +5 more
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Tailored interventions based on exhaled nitric oxide versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults [PDF]

, 2009
BackgroundThe measurement of severity and control of asthma in both children and adults can be based on subjective or objective measures. It has been advocated that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) can be used to monitor airway inflammation as it ...
American Thoracic Society, Douwes, Dupont, Franklin, Franklin, Fritsch, Gelb, Griese, Higgins, Jatakanon, Jatakanon, Jones, Jones, Jongste, Kharitonov, Kharitonov, Lim, Malmberg, Malmberg, Nordvall, Petsky, Pijnenburg, Pijnenburg, Prasad, Sanders, Shaw, Smith, Strunk, Szefler, Szefler, Zacharasiewicz   +30 more
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Evidence‐based guideline for clinical practice in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of recurrent wheezing in infants and toddlers in China

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wheezing is a common respiratory symptom in infants and toddlers, and recurrent wheezing is a significant respiratory disorder affecting this age group. Given the multifactorial etiology of recurrent wheezing, clinical practice lacks standardized diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. Recent years have witnessed substantial progress in clinical
Committee of Pediatrics, China Medical Education Association, Cooperative Group of Asthma, the Subspecialty Group of Respiratory, the Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association, Pediatric Respiratory Work Committee, Society of Pulmonologists, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Committee of Pediatrics, Chinese Research Hospital Association, Pediatric Professional Committee of the Chinese Non‐public Medical Institutions Association, Professional Committee of Children's Health and Pharmaceutical Research, China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Children's Safe Medication Branch of China News of Drug Information Association, Pediatric Expert Committee of China Primary Health Care Foundation, China International Medical Foundation   +16 more
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Induced sputum versus bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Induced sputum is a useful technique for assessing airway inflammation, but its role in the diagnosis of lung disease in immunosuppressed patients needs further investigation.
Rosemeri Maurici da Silva, Maria Luiza Bazzo, Alessandra Abel Borges   +2 more
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