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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive inflammatory disorder that requires effective biomarkers for assessing disease activity and severity. This study aimed to compare clinical characte...
Patients with severe pneumonia-associated sepsis often face high mortality rates, highlighting the need for simple and effective prognostic biomarkers. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic significan...
This study aimed to compare sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and sodium chloride (NaCl) as contrast agents for regional lung perfusion imaging with electrical impedance tomography in critically ill patients with respi...
Lung cancer is the foremost cause of cancer-related fatalities globally, and lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is one of the common types of lung cancer with significant molecular heterogeneity. Leucine rich repeats ...
To compare local tumor progression (LTP) and overall survival (OS) after image-guided thermal ablation (IGTA; microwave/radiofrequency ablation) versus stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients wi...
The PI*Mmalton variant is a rare form of alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, caused by a mutation in the SERPINA1 gene and associated with reduced AAT levels. Its clinical significance remains uncertain due ...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly respiratory disease of older patients. IPF therapies (antifibrotics) are efficacious in slowing disease progression, but they are critically underutilized. Poten...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition that significantly affects patients' quality of life. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) and pulmonary rehabil...
The awareness and attention toward lower respiratory tract infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are lower in adults than in children. Moreover, the clinical data on severe RSV infections in a...
Numerous studies have indicated the correlations of immune traits and chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). Whereas, causality is still implicative. Hence, our study was designed to investigate the causal relat...
Surfactant decreases surface tension in the peripheral airways and plays a role in regulating the lung’s immune responses. Several reports have documented changes in surfactant proteins levels, especially surf...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease with respiratory symptoms and limited airflow. Exosomes derived from Tregs (Treg-exo) could regulate immune function and prevent autoimmune dise...
This study evaluated the efficacy of high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) using a silicone catheter in patients undergoing rigid bronchoscopy (RB).
Recent research has increasingly highlighted the significance of various forms of cell death in contributing to tumor heterogeneity and modulating anti-tumor immunity. However, the potential implications of cu...
To identify risk factors for pulmonary infection in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), assess its impact on prognosis, and develop a prognostic prediction model.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) are commonly positive for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs). The causal relationship be...
Lung transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage lung diseases, but long-term survival is challenged by graft rejection and infection. The detection of adverse respiratory events depends on home spir...
Biomechanical forces play a central role in the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Due to the numerous branches and complex structure of the pulmonary arteries, three-dimensional reconst...
Recent studies have shown that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in young individuals cannot be ignored. This study aims to investigate the burden of COPD and its associated risk factors in individu...
The original article was published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2024 24:456
The eosinophil-to-monocyte ratio (EMR) has emerged as a promising biomarker for assessing inflammation in various diseases, and this study aims to investigate its potential in predicting asthma exacerbations.
We commend Zhao et al. for their insightful paper titled “Analysis of clinical characteristics of different types of lung function impairment in TDL patients,” which compares the severity of lung function patt...
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite significant advancements in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, the prognosis for a...
Pulmonary lymphoepithelial carcinoma (PLELC) is distinct subtype of primary lung cancer, closely associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Histopathological features sometimes mimic granulomatous inf...
The use of cannabis has been associated with both therapeutic and harmful effects. As with cigarette smoking, cannabis smoking may affect the epigenetic regulation (e.g., DNA methylation) of gene expression wh...
While asthma guidelines advocate for reducing inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) doses in well-controlled patients, limited evidence exists to directly support this approach. This study aimed to compare the effectiv...
To explore the differentiation of airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and anti-asthma therapy responses between the cough variant asthma (CVA) and classic asthma (CA) patients with FEV1% ≥80% predi...
Swallowing impairment observed in ~ 20% of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) may increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia and acute exacerbations. We designed a decision analytic model ...
The Oxidative Balance Score (OBS) is a new indicator of overall antioxidant/oxidant balance that provides a comprehensive picture of the body's overall oxidative stress status, with higher OBS indicating great...
SARS-CoV-2 infection frequently involves the respiratory system and may impact on pulmonary function tests (PFT) of recovered individuals. Studies which compare post-COVID-19 PFT to pre-illness measurements ar...
The primary evaluation of pulmonary embolism (PE) is complicated by the presence of various pre-test clinical probability scores (pCPS) with different cut-offs, all equally recommended by guidelines. This lack...
This study aimed to investigate the effect of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), a marker of airway inflammation, together with small airway function tests in diagnosing cough variant asthma (CVA), partic...
Although chemotherapy significantly improves the quality of life and prolongs survival in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), relapse is almost inevitable, with only 5% of patients ...
Lung cancer surgery has evolved significantly, with minimally invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) procedures being compared with traditional open thoracotomies. The incidence of postoperative wound...
The peculiar expression of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) in Circular RNAs (circRNAs) is closely linked to the occurrence of many diseases. However, roles of m6A-modified circRNAs in OSA-induced cardiovascular disea...
In this research project, we examined the relationship between tracheal size and respiratory function in individuals with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a long-term condition that affects the func...
In this study, we summarized clinical characteristics in patients with active tuberculosis (ATB) complicated by pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), to further determine the influencing factors of PTE in ATB patie...
The clinical significance of co-infection with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) and bacteria is limited and has mostly been studied in specific patient groups. This study aims to investigate the incidence...
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2025 25:211
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global public health challenge and a major cause of death. The lactate dehydrogenase to albumin ratio (LAR) is a simple and practical indicator of disease prog...
The incidence of obesity among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) is increasing, and pneumonia remains the leading cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The association of obesit...
The objective of this study was to examine the impact of diaphragm thickness (DT) on the prognosis of elderly patients infected with COVID-19, particularly with regard to the necessity of intensive care unit (...
Malnutrition commonly predicts adverse outcomes among older adults in the intensive care unit (ICU). The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a simple and practical tool for assessing nutritional status ...
Inpatient polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), however, both complexity and costs limit the availability of this examination. Home sleep apnoea testin...
The Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) index, a reliable marker for insulin resistance, is now employed to assess the onset and prognosis of various conditions like acute coronary syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and...
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is associated with increased mortality. This study aims to elucidate the risk factors for BPD-PH development and the long-term prognost...
This study evaluates the impact of different initial ventilation strategies on in-hospital mortality among sepsis patients.
Frailty is a prevalent and robust predictor of poor outcomes for older adults and those with chronic disease. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to understand the association ...
With global warming, most studies have focused on the health impacts of heat waves, while the health effects of cold spells, especially in developing countries, still need to be explo...
Severe tracheal stenosis is a life-threatening condition that often requires immediate intervention. Traditional surgical approaches may be challenging in critically ill patients, and bronchoscopic therapies h...
The respiratory system is critical for gas exchange, with respiratory failure resulting in insufficient oxygen and inadequate removal of carbon dioxide. Serum uric acid (SUA), a byproduct of purine metabolism,...
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