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View article: Thymic stromal lymphopoietin expression in different biological specimens in asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Thymic stromal lymphopoietin expression in different biological specimens in asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is an epithelial-derived cytokine implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma. However, its expression across different biological specimens and its clinical correlates remain unclear. The object…
View article: Expectations Versus Reality in Inhalation Technique—A Case–Control Study of Inhalation Technique in Patients with Asthma or COPD
Expectations Versus Reality in Inhalation Technique—A Case–Control Study of Inhalation Technique in Patients with Asthma or COPD Open
Background/Objectives: Correct inhalation technique (IT) is crucial in the management of airway obstructive diseases. However, inhaler misuse among patients is frequent. The aim of the study was to assess IT and analyze factors influencing…
View article: The NEuroCOUGH Chronic Cough Registry: a protocol for a pan-European observational study
The NEuroCOUGH Chronic Cough Registry: a protocol for a pan-European observational study Open
Chronic cough is a common clinical problem which is burdensome for patients and can be difficult to treat. Individual centres of cough expertise have been set up in countries across Europe but to date there has been no means to collate and…
View article: Flexible bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of chronic cough causes in non-smoking adults
Flexible bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of chronic cough causes in non-smoking adults Open
A chronic cough (CC) is reported in 4-10% of the adult population and negatively affects quality of life [1-5]. Diagnosing and managing CC is challenging [3-5]. Initial evaluation typically includes chest radiography, spirometry, blood cel…
View article: The impact of COVID pandemic on quality of life in patients with chronic cough
The impact of COVID pandemic on quality of life in patients with chronic cough Open
Introduction. A chronic cough (CC) significantly impairs patients’ quality of life. During COVID-19 pandemic cough has been considered as a cardinal symptom of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Aim. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of CO…
View article: Prevalence of refractory and unexplained chronic cough in adults treated in cough centre
Prevalence of refractory and unexplained chronic cough in adults treated in cough centre Open
Background Refractory chronic cough and unexplained chronic cough pose significant clinical challenges, impairing patients’ quality of life. However, a precise definition of refractory chronic cough remains elusive. This study aimed to ass…
View article: New developments in the imaging of lung cancer
New developments in the imaging of lung cancer Open
Radiological and nuclear medicine methods play a fundamental role in the diagnosis and staging of patients with lung cancer. Imaging is essential in the detection, characterisation, staging and follow-up of lung cancer. Due to the increasi…
View article: Lung cancer in the course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – the clinical picture in light of current diagnostic recommendations
Lung cancer in the course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – the clinical picture in light of current diagnostic recommendations Open
INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are one of the most significant causes of death. The co-existence of COPD and lung cancer has a strong influence on treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The data were c…
View article: Consensus goals and standards for specialist cough clinics: the NEUROCOUGH international Delphi study
Consensus goals and standards for specialist cough clinics: the NEUROCOUGH international Delphi study Open
Background Current guidelines on the management of chronic cough do not provide recommendations for the operation of specialist cough clinics. The objective of the present study was to develop expert consensus on goals and standard procedu…
View article: Does hiatal hernia impact gastro-oesophageal reflux-related chronic cough?
Does hiatal hernia impact gastro-oesophageal reflux-related chronic cough? Open
Background Hiatal hernia may coexist with gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR)-related chronic cough. This study aimed to evaluate whether the presence of hiatal hernia was related to chronic cough severity and the response to antireflux therap…
View article: Diagnosing Lung Abnormalities Related to Heart Failure in Chest Radiogram, Lung Ultrasound and Thoracic Computed Tomography
Diagnosing Lung Abnormalities Related to Heart Failure in Chest Radiogram, Lung Ultrasound and Thoracic Computed Tomography Open
Heart failure (HF) is a multidisciplinary disease affecting almost 1–2% of the adult population worldwide. Symptoms most frequently reported by patients suffering from HF include dyspnoea, cough or exercise intolerance, which is equally of…
View article: Diagnostic yield of chest radiograph in management of adults with difficult-to-treat chronic cough—retrospective study
Diagnostic yield of chest radiograph in management of adults with difficult-to-treat chronic cough—retrospective study Open
CXR shows a limited diagnostic yield in adults with difficult-to-treat CC referred to cough clinic. Chest CT scan may add significant data impacting the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in these patients.
View article: Evaluation of patients’ satisfaction with bronchoscopy procedure
Evaluation of patients’ satisfaction with bronchoscopy procedure Open
Background The bronchoscopy (BS) experience provokes anxiety amongst some patients. It can have a negative impact on the course of the procedure and on the willingness of patients to undergo the next BS in the future. Objective We aimed to…
View article: Inflammatory Phenotypes of Cough Variant Asthma as Response Predictors to Anti-Asthmatic Therapy
Inflammatory Phenotypes of Cough Variant Asthma as Response Predictors to Anti-Asthmatic Therapy Open
Aleksandra Rybka-Fraczek, Marta Dabrowska, Elzbieta M Grabczak, Katarzyna Bialek-Gosk, Karolina Klimowicz, Olga Truba, Patrycja Nejman-Gryz, Magdalena Paplinska-Goryca, Rafal Krenke Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and A…
View article: Blood eosinophils as a predictor of treatment response in adults with difficult-to-treat chronic cough
Blood eosinophils as a predictor of treatment response in adults with difficult-to-treat chronic cough Open
There is lack of evidence on the role of blood eosinophil count (BEC) as a predictor of treatment response in patients with chronic cough. The study aimed to evaluate BEC as a predictor of treatment response in all non-smoking adults with …
View article: Chronic cough related to the upper airway cough syndrome: one entity but not always the same
Chronic cough related to the upper airway cough syndrome: one entity but not always the same Open
Purpose Upper airway cough syndrome (UACS), described as chronic cough (CC) associated with allergic (AR), non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) or chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), is one of the major causes of CC. We aimed to characterize a cohort of …
View article: Cough as a Cause and Consequence of Heart Dysfunction - Current State of Art
Cough as a Cause and Consequence of Heart Dysfunction - Current State of Art Open
The cough reflex is an airway defensive process that can be modulated by afferent inputs from organs located also out of the respiratory system. A bidirectional relationship between cough and heart dysfunctions are presented in the article…
View article: Impact of a Single Session of Inhalation Technique Training on Inhalation Skills and the Course of Asthma and COPD
Impact of a Single Session of Inhalation Technique Training on Inhalation Skills and the Course of Asthma and COPD Open
Although a single inhalation training leads to a reduction in the number of errors made during inhalation, it does not influence the course of asthma and COPD. The positive effect of a single inhalation technique training is temporary. (Cl…
View article: Diagnosis and treatment of invasive Candida infections – a review article
Diagnosis and treatment of invasive Candida infections – a review article Open
Candida albicans is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. Invasive candidiasis comprises candidemia and deep-seated candidiasis. Most yeast invasive infections are endogenous with a high mortality. Pathogenesis of candidias…
View article: New understanding in the treatment of cough (NEUROCOUGH) ERS Clinical Research Collaboration: improving care and treatment for patients with cough
New understanding in the treatment of cough (NEUROCOUGH) ERS Clinical Research Collaboration: improving care and treatment for patients with cough Open
Chronic cough is a common and troublesome clinical problem and currently there are no effective treatments [1]. While individual specialist cough clinics have been set up in some European countries, there is no formal mechanism to develop …
View article: Speech Therapy in the Management of Difficult-to-Treat Chronic Cough—Preliminary Results
Speech Therapy in the Management of Difficult-to-Treat Chronic Cough—Preliminary Results Open
Introduction: The efficacy of management of chronic cough in adults is limited. Speech therapy is one of the few therapeutic methods which seems to be useful in patients with persistent chronic cough. However, the method has not been avail…
View article: Is a Normal Chest Radiograph Sufficient to Exclude Pulmonary Abnormalities Potentially Associated with Chronic Cough?
Is a Normal Chest Radiograph Sufficient to Exclude Pulmonary Abnormalities Potentially Associated with Chronic Cough? Open
Introduction: There are few original studies on the true role of normal chest radiograph (CXR) in exclusion of pulmonary conditions that may be associated with chronic cough. Thus, the aim of the study was to assess whether a plain CXR is …
View article: Sputum interleukin-25 correlates with asthma severity: a preliminary study
Sputum interleukin-25 correlates with asthma severity: a preliminary study Open
Our results suggest that IL-25 is particularly associated with severe asthma. The relationship between IL-25 and neutrophilic airway inflammation suggests the pleiotropic role of IL-25 in the immune response in this disease.
View article: Speech Therapy—A Non-Pharmacological Method to Manage Difficult-to-treat Chronic Cough
Speech Therapy—A Non-Pharmacological Method to Manage Difficult-to-treat Chronic Cough Open
Cough is the most common symptom of respiratory diseases. The results of management of chronic cough in adults are still unsatisfactory. Unexplained and difficult-to-treat chronic cough causes significant impairment in patients‘ quality of…
View article: Validation of the Polish Version of the Chronic Cough Quality of Life Questionnaire (Leicester Cough Questionnaire)
Validation of the Polish Version of the Chronic Cough Quality of Life Questionnaire (Leicester Cough Questionnaire) Open
The Polish version of the LCQ has been validated and is a reliable tool to measure the impact of chronic cough on quality of life of patients with chronic cough.
View article: MR Imaging of Pulmonary Nodules: Detection Rate and Accuracy of Size Estimation in Comparison to Computed Tomography
MR Imaging of Pulmonary Nodules: Detection Rate and Accuracy of Size Estimation in Comparison to Computed Tomography Open
MRI yielded high sensitivity for the detection of pulmonary nodules and enabled accurate assessment of their diameter. Therefore it may be considered an alternative to CT for follow-up of some lung lesions. However, due to significant numb…
View article: Left Brachiocephalic Vein Stenosis and Infectious Aortitis: Two Unusual Causes of Ortner’s Syndrome
Left Brachiocephalic Vein Stenosis and Infectious Aortitis: Two Unusual Causes of Ortner’s Syndrome Open
Ortner’s syndrome (also known as cardiovocal syndrome) is defined as hoarseness due to compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve by an enlarged left atrium or enlarged thoracic vessels. We describe two cases of Ortner’s syndrome wi…