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View article: Coexistence of upper airway obstruction on spirometry with flow volume loop in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Coexistence of upper airway obstruction on spirometry with flow volume loop in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Open
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can arise from smoking and non-smoking causes. Spirometry with flow–volume loop (FVL) analysis is a simple and essential test not only for diagnosing COPD but also for detecting upper airway obs…
View article: Pre-test Probability Scores in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pre-test Probability Scores in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Open
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder that significantly impacts both quality of life and cardiovascular health. Various pretest probability scores are employed to identify high-risk patients before form…
View article: Effect of teaching clinical aspects of tuberculosis as a didactic lecture on postgraduate residents’ knowledge in the pre-COVID era
Effect of teaching clinical aspects of tuberculosis as a didactic lecture on postgraduate residents’ knowledge in the pre-COVID era Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern and remains a leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) is an integral and important strategy of the program to …
View article: Follicular Bronchiolitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Follicular Bronchiolitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with articular and extra-articular involvement. Pulmonary involvement is common in RA, mainly pleurisy, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, Caplan’s syndrome, and vascu…
View article: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profile of interstitial lung disease presenting to the pulmonary medicine department of a tertiary care center in western India
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profile of interstitial lung disease presenting to the pulmonary medicine department of a tertiary care center in western India Open
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the etiological pattern of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). This study aimed to analyze the profile of ILDs presenting to our department during the pandemic. Specifically, this cross-sectional observational…
View article: A rare case of drug resistant tuberculosis lupus vulgaris – a case report
A rare case of drug resistant tuberculosis lupus vulgaris – a case report Open
Tuberculosis (TB) of the skin is uncommon, accounting for around 1.5% of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) cases. Lupus vulgaris and scrofuloderma are the most common manifestations of cutaneous TB, particularly prevalent in children. Although cuta…
View article: A Case of Lung Cancer with Venous Thromboembolism with Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Rare Triad
A Case of Lung Cancer with Venous Thromboembolism with Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Rare Triad Open
A BSTRACT This case study describes the case of a patient with lung cancer who developed pre-extensively drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis and venous thromboembolism. We discuss how lung cancer can predispose an individual to pulmonary…
View article: A study of N-acetyltransferase 2 gene polymorphisms in the Indian population and its relationship with serum isoniazid concentrations in a cohort of tuberculosis patients
A study of N-acetyltransferase 2 gene polymorphisms in the Indian population and its relationship with serum isoniazid concentrations in a cohort of tuberculosis patients Open
The N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) gene exhibits substantial genetic diversity, leading to distinct acetylator phenotypes among individuals. In this study, we determine NAT2 gene polymorphisms in tuberculosis (TB) patients and analyze serum …
View article: Chronic Airway Obstruction in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Is There a Cause or Effect?
Chronic Airway Obstruction in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Is There a Cause or Effect? Open
Introduction: Chronic airway obstruction (CAO) is the terminology used to address chronic obstructive airway diseases, namely bronchial asthma (BA), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and posttuberculosis (TB) CO…
View article: Role of GeneXpert in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Role of GeneXpert in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis Open
The World Health Organization endorsed the cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test Xpert MTB/RIF (GXP) for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Studies about GXP efficiency in extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) are scarce. Hence, we decided t…
View article: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep-related Hypoxemia, and Hypoventilation in a Case of Familial Interstitial Lung Disease: A Triple Whammy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep-related Hypoxemia, and Hypoventilation in a Case of Familial Interstitial Lung Disease: A Triple Whammy Open
Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) are known in patients with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD).Sleep-related breathing disorders are further classi…
View article: Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Review
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Review Open
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a broad-spectrum disorder that needs timely diagnosis and management.It is mainly caused by anatomical factors.Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is an important correctable cause.We describe a narrative …
View article: NCCP-ICS joint consensus-based clinical practice guidelines on medical thoracoscopy
NCCP-ICS joint consensus-based clinical practice guidelines on medical thoracoscopy Open
Medical Thoracoscopy (MT) is commonly performed by respiratory physicians for diagnostic as well as therapeutic purposes. The aim of the study was to provide evidence-based information regarding all aspects of MT, both as a diagnostic tool…
View article: Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Complicating into a Bronchonodal Fistula and Lung Abscess Formation – Rare Manifestation of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis
Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Complicating into a Bronchonodal Fistula and Lung Abscess Formation – Rare Manifestation of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Open
A BSTRACT Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) sometimes involves regional lymph nodes like mediastinal lymph nodes. These may resolve spontaneously or on treatment; or they may enlarge and result in various complications such as extrinsic bronchia…
View article: Silicosis-Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Overlap—A Rare Duet!
Silicosis-Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Overlap—A Rare Duet! Open
Silicosis is a progressive pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust commonly seen in workers of construction sites, flour mills, and mining. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a hypersensitivity reactio…
View article: Post-obstructive lung collapse due to mucus plug
Post-obstructive lung collapse due to mucus plug Open
CHEST IMAGE A 59-year-old obese man, an ex-chronic smoker of 10 pack years with hypertension, was referred from a secondary care center in view of further management. He has been symptomatic for 6 years with progressive dyspnea, cough with…
View article: A Case of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Acromegaly
A Case of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Acromegaly Open
A 78-year-old male patient was referred with a history of snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness for 3 years.The patient was diagnosed case of Acromegaly due to pituitary microadenoma.He was evaluated with polysomnography, which confirme…
View article: Clinical Profile of Overlap Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Center in Western India
Clinical Profile of Overlap Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Center in Western India Open
Background: Overlap syndrome refers to the coexistence of chronic respiratory disease and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in the same patient.Untreated OSAS results in complications like cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorder, …
View article: A rare case of childhood interstitial lung disease attributed to desquamative interstitial pneumonia
A rare case of childhood interstitial lung disease attributed to desquamative interstitial pneumonia Open
Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP) is a rare form of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in children that can be idiopathic but is usually associated with an inborn error of surfactant metabolism. We reported DIP in a 13-year-old girl w…
View article: Safety and efficacy of bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy in interstitial lung diseases: our experience
Safety and efficacy of bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy in interstitial lung diseases: our experience Open
Background Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders with wide spectrum whose accurate diagnosis and proper treatment pose a great challenge. Our study is focused on safety and efficacy of bronchoscopy with t…
View article: Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients Presenting with Respiratory Symptoms at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai
Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients Presenting with Respiratory Symptoms at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai Open
Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disorder of the pulmonary vasculature caused due to vasoconstriction, vaso-destruction, or vaso-obliteration as a complication of a varied spectrum of diseases referred to a pulmonologist. We co…
View article: Hydropneumothorax – Rare Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism with Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Mutation with Hyperhomocysteinemia
Hydropneumothorax – Rare Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism with Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Mutation with Hyperhomocysteinemia Open
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a relatively common cardiovascular event with high early mortality rates. Many risk factors play a role in the causation of PE including acquired as well as inherited. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) …
View article: Sleep Disordered Breathing Postcoronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Case Report
Sleep Disordered Breathing Postcoronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Case Report Open
us for further evaluation.At presentation, his pulse rate and respiratory rate was 90 beats/minute and 18 cycles/minute, respectively.His transcutaneous oxygen saturation was 97% in sitting and 88% in the supine position.Palpation under th…
View article: Schwannoma with an unusual anterior chest wall location: A rare case report
Schwannoma with an unusual anterior chest wall location: A rare case report Open
Chest wall schwannoma is a rare intercostal nerve tumor originating from Schwann cells. Here, we present a case of a 44-year-old woman who presented with symptoms of cough, fever, and left-sided chest pain. A plain chest radiograph was unr…