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The failure of mucus clearance in bronchiectasis can be improved by chest physiotherapy or/and mucoactive agents.To assess the effects of long-term use of carbocysteine on frequency and duration of exacerbations in patients with We report a patient in whom a double lung transplantation has been performed for end-stage bronchiectasis due to IgG2 deficiency, under treatment with monthly intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) and Later switched to subcutaneous (SC) IG on her request. After the transplantation procedure which was
OBJECTIVE
To determine the technical and clinical success of bronchial artery embolization (BAE) with the liquid embolic agent ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer in patients with acute hemoptysis.
METHODS
Thirty-four patients (25 male; mean age, 58 y; range, 13-78 y) who underwent BAE with EVOH
The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) remains a challenging disorder to diagnose and treat. Three cases are presented to illustrate these challenges. The first two cases had drug-induced SIADH secondary to a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (for depression) or
Malignant lymphoma of the central nervous system in a thirteen-year-old boy with immotile cilia syndrome (ICS) is reported. He had frequent upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis and pneumonia during in childhood. Bronchiectasis was demonstrated by bronchography. The diagnosis of ICS
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an autosomal recessive disease with extensive genetic heterogeneity. Dyskinetic or completely absent motility of cilia predisposes to recurrent pulmonary and upper respiratory tract infections resulting in bronchiectasis. Also infections of the middle ear are
With the aid of a questionnaire form we have gathered information about the clinical picture of patients suffering from primary ciliary dyskinesia. The study group numbered 34 persons, whose diagnosis was confirmed by electron microscopy. Chronic cough and common cold symptoms are present from
BACKGROUND
The direct costs associated with menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms (hereafter "menopausal symptoms") may include the costs of physician and emergency department visits, medications, laboratory testing, and the management of side effects. However, much remains unknown about the costs
Thirty children in the age group of 2 to 12 years were brought with a history of recurrent non-seasonal moderate to severe wheezy episodes associated with symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing and occasional headache. All of them had maxillary or pan sinusitis with 26 having associated right, left
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oseltamivir in the treatment of influenza in a high risk population.
METHODS
A randomized, open, control trial was conducted from Nov. 2002 to Feb. 2003. Patients with chronic respiratory disease, such as chronic bronchitis, obstructive emphysema,
An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed as "bronchiectasis" for hemoptysis and treated by using embolization intervention 19 months ago. Two months ago she was diagnosed as iron-deficiency anaemia for fatigue. Eight days ago she was diagnosed again as hypertension for headache, anxiety, frowsty, nausea,
The contrast agent Iotrolan 300 has potential advantages for bronchography over previous agents in that it can be injected directly through the bronchoscope and it does not obscure bronchoscopic vision or interfere with further bronchoscopic procedures. It was used for selective bronchography in 20
A case of a papillary thyroid carcinoma in a patient with situs inversus with associated bronchiectasis and chronic sinusitis (Kartagener's syndrome) is reported. A 61-year-old male patient has the symptoms of nasal obstruction. nasal purulent discharge and headache for 2 years. Physical
We reported a case of cerebellar vermian abscess, well managed by CT-guided stereotactic aspiration and drainage via the transtentorial hiatus route. A 69-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of acute deterioration of bronchiectasis. About one month later, he complained of headache and
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a serious infectious complication in immunocompromised especially neutropenic patients. Despite improvements in early diagnosis and effective treatment, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is still a devastating opportunistic infection. These infections also