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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
ISSN 0422-7638 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 1,454 articles in the index
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Gastrointestinal involvement as the initial presentation of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a rare case report
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is one of the antineutrophils cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis syndromes which is characterized by extravascular necrotizing granulomas formation, peripheral blood eosinophilia, and extensive tissue infiltration by eosinophils…
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Frequency of new sensitization in patients experiencing symptom recurrence during allergen immunotherapy
Introduction Allergen immunotherapy should be personalized according to the allergen sensitization pattern and the clinical impact of allergens. Sensitization, or the existence of antibodies for specific allergens, is a necessary step for developing an allergic reaction to an allergen. The…
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Comparison between combining bleomycin and tranexamic acid solution versus thoracoscopic talc poudrage in pleurodesis of malignant pleural effusion
Background Malignancy is a well-known etiology of exudative pleural effusion and unfortunately, malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is characterized by high recurrence hence, the patient becomes upset mainly from progressive dyspnea until occurring at rest and indeed, this impairs the quality of life…
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De-tangling predictors of microbial colonization in lung cancer patients
Background Airway microbial colonization (AWC) can complicate lung cancer via mechanical obstruction and altered airway clearance, and possibly several other factors. Consensus over these predictors is lacking. This study explores several potential predictors of AWC in a group of lung cancer…
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A cross-sectional study on blood coagulability in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease with multisystemic manifestations. Studies either held on stable disease patients or during exacerbations have demonstrated that COPD is strongly related to venous thromboembolism and cardiovascular events…
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Role of trans thoracic ultrasonography in pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion
Background Malignant pleural effusions (MEP) are common in cancer patients, often secondary to metastasis from lung or breast cancer. Aim To evaluate the role of transthoracic ultrasonography in guiding the pleurodesis pathway and assess its success. Patients and methods This observational…
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Predictors of postacute coronavirus disease 2019 syndrome an experience of 669 patients
Context Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019, caused a global outbreak of viral pneumonia known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As the number of survivors increases, understanding the long-term consequences…
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Association between left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease defined by chronic respiratory symptoms, and airway limitation in the form of obstruction. Cardiovascular abnormalities are highly linked to COPD and they often complicate the disease, many correlations between the two are…
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Pressure support mode versus volume support mode for weaning mechanically ventilated patients
Background Mechanical ventilation is vital for managing respiratory failure, but long-term use can lead to complications. Weaning may be difficult due to muscle weakness, impaired drive, and patient–ventilator asynchrony. Timely weaning helps reduce morbidity and ICU stay. Aim This study aimed to…
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Zebras in the lung
Pulmonary neuroendocrine neoplasms are very rare comprising about 2% of all malignancies. They are a heterogeneous group of malignancies and are further subdivided based on tumour type, and proliferation index. These malignancies have characteristics of neural and endocrine properties. Their…
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Study of microalbuminuria in a group of Egyptian COPD patients
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks among the foremost contributors to global morbidity and mortality, with forecasts suggesting it will emerge as the third leading cause of death by 2030. Emerging evidence underscores a robust association between COPD, systemic…
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Role of transthoracic ultrasound scores in the evaluation of efficacy of pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusion patients
Background Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is prevalent, and the number of patients will likely keep rising due to factors including ageing patients and improved long-term survival in instances with metastatic cancer. This work aimed to evaluate the role of transthoracic ultrasound scores in…
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Correlation analysis of central venous pressure and intrathoracic pressures in acute respiratory distress syndrome mechanical ventilated patients, a pilot study
Background Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) can affect the measurement of central venous pressure (CVP) through increased intrathoracic pressure. However, when PEEP is applied, CVP and pleural pressure often increase more than right atrial pressure, so transmural right atrial pressure (true…
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A study of the prevalence of hepatopulmonary syndrome in chronic liver cirrhosis patients, and the various predictive cut-off values for arterial oxygenation and their clinical consequences
Background Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) distinguished by hypoxemia resulting from dilatation of the pulmonary vasculature. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and prognostic value of different arterial oxygenation thresholds among individuals diagnosed with chronic liver cirrhosis, with a…
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Ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic function and its correlation with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity in Ain Shams University Hospitals patients
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a respiratory muscle dysfunction model. The diaphragm is the primary respiratory muscle, and its evaluation is essential in assessing cases with COPD. Ultrasound (US) may evaluate diaphragmatic excursion and thickness. Objective…
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Evaluation of the knowledge and practice among intensive care physicians (Intensivists) in Egypt
Context ICU doctors offer 24-hour bedside care for critically ill patients. They may put established preventive methods into clinical practice and play a key role in preventing, controlling, and treating hospital-acquired infections in intubated patients. Healthcare providers must be aware of…
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Insights into comorbidities, complications, and severity scores in hospitally admitted coronavirus disease 2019 patients: can the outcome be predicted?
Background Pre-existing clinical conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and others, have been described to possibly modulate the immune responses and host–viral interactions, and increase patients’ risk for severe forms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and poor…
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Diaphragm ultrasound: a bedside test for functional pulmonary assessment
Background Evaluation of diaphragm when combined with spirometry, can be useful to respiratory function assessment. Forced expiratory diaphragm excursion in the first second (FEDE1)/EDEmax % is a novel diaphragm kinetics index that is related to lung function assessed by diaphragm ultrasound. Aim…
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The diagnostic yield of pleural fluid cytology versus pleural biopsy in malignant pleural effusion
Background Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common problem in neoplastic diseases. Studies showed that 42–77% of exudative effusions result from malignancy. Pleural fluid cytology revealed positive results in 60% of carcinomatous effusions and 30% of mesotheliomas. However, a pleural biopsy is…
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Effect of comorbid atopic dermatitis on severity of airway allergies, a retrospective study
Introduction Atopic illnesses are multifactorial chronic disorders that may progress from one type to another with overlapping pathogenetic mechanisms. Atopic dermatitis (AD) severity was the most powerful predictor of atopic comorbidities. This study was planned to assess the effect of AD on the…
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