Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
View article: Uncovering the immune mechanisms underlying the emergence of immunotherapy-induced pneumonitis in lung cancer patients
Uncovering the immune mechanisms underlying the emergence of immunotherapy-induced pneumonitis in lung cancer patients Open
View article: PO:17:254 | Systemic lupus erythematosus with pulmonary involvement: clinical insights from an Albanian cohort
PO:17:254 | Systemic lupus erythematosus with pulmonary involvement: clinical insights from an Albanian cohort Open
Background. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can significantly affect the lungs leading to irreversible damage, resulting in reduced life quality and varied mortality rates. It can impact all parts of…
View article: PO:22:039 | A rare form of interstitial lung disease: granulomatous and lymphocytic interstitial lung disease
PO:22:039 | A rare form of interstitial lung disease: granulomatous and lymphocytic interstitial lung disease Open
Background. In August 2024, a 48-year-old man presented to the emergency department with worsening dyspnea and oxygen desaturation. His medical history was remarkable only for IgA deficiency, but he reported recurrent episodes of pneumonia…
View article: Dapsone‐Induced Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Borderline Tuberculoid Leprosy
Dapsone‐Induced Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Borderline Tuberculoid Leprosy Open
View article: "Look What the Cat Dragged In": Delayed-Onset Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Due to Pregnancy
"Look What the Cat Dragged In": Delayed-Onset Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Due to Pregnancy Open
View article: Baseline and Change in Peripheral Blood Transcriptome Enhance Outcome Prediction in Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study
Baseline and Change in Peripheral Blood Transcriptome Enhance Outcome Prediction in Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study Open
Rationale Data on the prognostic value of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) expression profiles, when used in fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (fHP) patients as an adjunct to traditional clinical assessment in predicting diseas…
View article: Fuelling the Fire: A Case Series of Lipoid Pneumonitis from Accidental Kerosene Ingestion in Young Adults
Fuelling the Fire: A Case Series of Lipoid Pneumonitis from Accidental Kerosene Ingestion in Young Adults Open
Lipoid pneumonitis is a rare, albeit deadly, condition if not identified and managed in time. Although the overall incidence has reduced significantly, it still remains an area of concern among the armed forces deployed in cold and high al…
View article: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis-Like Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease Caused by Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin: A Case Report
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis-Like Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease Caused by Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin: A Case Report Open
View article: Early pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis mimicking lung malignancy: A case report
Early pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis mimicking lung malignancy: A case report Open
BACKGROUND Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare form of interstitial lung disease affecting the upper lobes. Its atypical radiological appearance frequently mimics lung malignancy, complicating early diagnosis. This case highl…
View article: Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in lung cancer: a case series
Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in lung cancer: a case series Open
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are established treatments for various malignancies, including lung, kidney, and colorectal cancers. However, their broad use has led to an increase in immune-related adverse events (irAEs), with thyroid…
View article: MICROBIAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM DUST-ASSOCIATED FUNGI AND BACTERIA: APPROACH TO MITIGATING HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS AND ASPERGILLOSIS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
MICROBIAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM DUST-ASSOCIATED FUNGI AND BACTERIA: APPROACH TO MITIGATING HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS AND ASPERGILLOSIS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Open
The problem of indoor air quality in developing countries is one of the most serious public health issues and is mainly related to the microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) emission from the bacteria and fungi present in dust.…
View article: MICROBIAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM DUST-ASSOCIATED FUNGI AND BACTERIA: APPROACH TO MITIGATING HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS AND ASPERGILLOSIS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
MICROBIAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM DUST-ASSOCIATED FUNGI AND BACTERIA: APPROACH TO MITIGATING HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS AND ASPERGILLOSIS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Open
The problem of indoor air quality in developing countries is one of the most serious public health issues and is mainly related to the microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) emission from the bacteria and fungi present in dust. The p…
View article: GATA3-expressing Tregs are detrimental during lung injury 3861
GATA3-expressing Tregs are detrimental during lung injury 3861 Open
Description Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a rare but deadly disease of progressive fibrosis in the lung. While there are heterogenous etiologies of ILD, there is a common phenomenon where enlarged lung lymph nodes (LLN) predict surviv…
View article: Evaluating the role of American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society/Japanese Respiratory Society/Latin American Thoracic Society high-resolution CT-thorax usual interstitial pneumonitis imaging categories in selecting candidates for transbronchial lung cryobiopsy for undifferentiated interstitial lung disease, a retrospective study
Evaluating the role of American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society/Japanese Respiratory Society/Latin American Thoracic Society high-resolution CT-thorax usual interstitial pneumonitis imaging categories in selecting candidates for transbronchial lung cryobiopsy for undifferentiated interstitial lung disease, a retrospective study Open
View article: Recurrent Dyspnea on Exertion: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis caused by Exposure to Household Birds
Recurrent Dyspnea on Exertion: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis caused by Exposure to Household Birds Open
View article: Diagnostic Utility of Low-Dose Spiral HRCT in the Evaluation of Diffuse Lung Diseases: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in India
Diagnostic Utility of Low-Dose Spiral HRCT in the Evaluation of Diffuse Lung Diseases: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in India Open
Background: Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), also known as diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, represent a broad and diverse group of lung disorders marked by varying levels of inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue. While high-reso…
View article: Diagnostic Utility of Low-Dose Spiral HRCT in the Evaluation of Diffuse Lung Diseases: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in India
Diagnostic Utility of Low-Dose Spiral HRCT in the Evaluation of Diffuse Lung Diseases: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in India Open
Background: Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), also known as diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, represent a broad and diverse group of lung disorders marked by varying levels of inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue. While high-reso…
View article: Evaluation of Cadaver Lung Tissue and Histologic Characterization of Viral Interstitial Pneumonitis
Evaluation of Cadaver Lung Tissue and Histologic Characterization of Viral Interstitial Pneumonitis Open
Evaluation of Cadaver Lung Tissue and the Histologic Characterization of Viral Interstitial Pneumonitis Background Histologic characterization offers a framework for the understanding and diagnosis of viral interstitial pneumonitis (VIP). …
View article: Clinical implications of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cellular analysis in fibrotic interstitial lung disease combined with CT quantification
Clinical implications of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cellular analysis in fibrotic interstitial lung disease combined with CT quantification Open
Background: Although the clinical role of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in interstitial lung disease (ILD) has been suggested by previous studies, its clinical utility remains debatable. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the clinical implica…
View article: Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis and cryoglobulinemia as clues towards the diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis and cryoglobulinemia as clues towards the diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome Open
View article: The Benefits of a Rapid Diagnostic Primary Care Circuit for Interstitial Lung Disease
The Benefits of a Rapid Diagnostic Primary Care Circuit for Interstitial Lung Disease Open
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are complex rare diseases that associate a delay in diagnosis and eventually poor prognosis. Early and accurate diagnosis could be crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of a ra…
View article: The first step for understanding the molecular mechanism of the antifibrotic effect of inhaling 25(OH)-vitamin D3 and 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D3 in the murine model of hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The first step for understanding the molecular mechanism of the antifibrotic effect of inhaling 25(OH)-vitamin D3 and 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D3 in the murine model of hypersensitivity pneumonitis Open
Introduction Pulmonary fibrosis occurs in several respiratory diseases, among which hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is often ignored in designing therapeutic strategies. We strive to fill these knowledge gaps. Our earlier studies reveale…
View article: Rethinking the CT and Histopathological Nomenclature of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Unveiling Bronchiolocentric Patterns of Interstitial Pneumonia
Rethinking the CT and Histopathological Nomenclature of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Unveiling Bronchiolocentric Patterns of Interstitial Pneumonia Open
View article: From Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis to Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report Illustrating Diagnostic Complexity
From Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis to Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report Illustrating Diagnostic Complexity Open
View article: Incidence of pneumonitis with CTLA-4 inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Incidence of pneumonitis with CTLA-4 inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background CTLA-4 inhibitors, such as tremelimumab and ipilimumab, are increasingly used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the incidence of pneumonitis associated with these inhibit…
View article: Pooled analysis of trastuzumab deruxtecan retreatment after recovery from grade 1 interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis
Pooled analysis of trastuzumab deruxtecan retreatment after recovery from grade 1 interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis Open
View article: Balancing Innovation and Safety: Prediction, Prevention, and Management of Pneumonitis in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Novel Anti-Cancer Agents
Balancing Innovation and Safety: Prediction, Prevention, and Management of Pneumonitis in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Novel Anti-Cancer Agents Open
Pneumonitis is characterized as inflammation of the lung parenchyma, and a potential adverse effect of several anti-cancer therapies. Diagnosing pneumonitis can be particularly challenging in lung cancer patients due to inherent similariti…
View article: Cytokine Profiles of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases and Non-Allergic Asthma
Cytokine Profiles of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases and Non-Allergic Asthma Open
Diagnosing and prognosing immune-mediated airway diseases, like hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) and sarcoidosis, is complicated due to their overlapping symptoms and the lack of definitive biomarkers. Hence, we wanted to compare bronchoa…
View article: Congenital Cytomegalovirus Pneumonitis Mimicking Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease: A Case Report and Review of Diagnostic Challenges
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Pneumonitis Mimicking Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease: A Case Report and Review of Diagnostic Challenges Open
We present a case of a full-term neonate with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection manifesting as severe pneumonitis. The patient exhibited intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), early onset of respiratory distress, and persistent o…
View article: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Misdiagnosed as Non-resolving Pneumonia: A Case Report
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Misdiagnosed as Non-resolving Pneumonia: A Case Report Open
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a hypersensitivity reaction triggered by Aspergillus fumigatus colonization of the airways that primarily affects immunocompetent individuals, particularly those with asthma. ABPA can often…