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View article: A rare case of bronchial stenosis in ulcerative colitis
A rare case of bronchial stenosis in ulcerative colitis Open
This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary treatment approach to managing complex IBD-related respiratory involvement. Future research on targeted therapies and personalized management strategies is nee…
View article: Cystic lung in sarcoidosis: Clinico‐radiologic characteristic and evolution
Cystic lung in sarcoidosis: Clinico‐radiologic characteristic and evolution Open
Background and Objective Sarcoidosis can manifest with atypical findings on chest computed tomography (CT). Cysts are a rare manifestation of lung sarcoidosis. The aim of the study was to describe a series of patients with cystic sarcoidos…
View article: Concurrent features of sarcoidosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in two patients exposed to fungal antigens
Concurrent features of sarcoidosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in two patients exposed to fungal antigens Open
Background Sarcoidosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) are two distinct clinical entities that share granulomatous inflammation, although each of them has specific clinical, radiologic and pathologic profiles. Coexistence of the two …
View article: Molecular Biomarkers in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: State of the Art and Future Directions
Molecular Biomarkers in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: State of the Art and Future Directions Open
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the most lethal form of interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause, is associated with a specific radiological and histopathological pattern (the so-called “usual interstitial pneumonia” pattern) and has a…
View article: Utility and safety of bronchoscopy during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Italy: a retrospective, multicentre study
Utility and safety of bronchoscopy during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Italy: a retrospective, multicentre study Open
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View article: Utility and safety of bronchoscopy during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Italy: A retrospective, multicentre study
Utility and safety of bronchoscopy during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Italy: A retrospective, multicentre study Open
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been spreading throughout Italy since February 2020. Limited data are available regarding indications, performance characteristics and safety of broncho…
View article: Role of Bronchoscopy During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Italy: A Retrospective, Multicenter Study
Role of Bronchoscopy During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Italy: A Retrospective, Multicenter Study Open
View article: Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry and Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Smokers
Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry and Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Smokers Open
I read with great interest the paper by Wan and coworkers evaluating the preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) functional pattern (FEV 1 /FVC > 0.7 and FEV 1 .80%) in their longitudinal study of a large cohort of current or ex-smoker…
View article: History of lung volume reduction procedures
History of lung volume reduction procedures Open
Lung volume reduction (LVR) procedures for emphysematous patients were firstly introduced in the second half of the twentieth century. Over time, from the first invasive surgical procedures, new less invasive techniques have been conceived…
View article: Characterizing Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection in Bronchiectasis
Characterizing Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection in Bronchiectasis Open
Chronic airway infection is a key aspect of the pathogenesis of bronchiectasis. A growing interest has been raised on non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection. We aimed at describing the clinical characteristics, diagnostic process, th…
View article: Chronic infection with non-tuberculous mycobacteria in patients with non-CF bronchiectasis: Comparison with other pathogens
Chronic infection with non-tuberculous mycobacteria in patients with non-CF bronchiectasis: Comparison with other pathogens Open
The aim of this study is to compare characteristics of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) patients with chronic infections with non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) versus those with Pseudomonas aeruginosa or other colonizations. Thi…
View article: Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Open
During the past decades, a growing interest has been raised in evaluating nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in patients with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE). This paper reviews several aspects of the correlations between NTM and …