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ISSN 0970-2113 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 2,475 articles in the index
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Treatment of bronchial asthma – A simplified overview
The treatment of bronchial asthma is complex and includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. The main goals of therapy are to achieve and maintain disease control, minimize symptoms, prevent exacerbations, and improve the patient’s quality of life. Inhaled corticosteroids…
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome after administration of lidocaine in bronchoscopy
Lidocaine is the most commonly used local anaesthetic agent for bronchoscopy, and adverse reactions secondary to its use have rarely been reported. Among the possible adverse reactions, the most common is lidocaine toxicity. Secondary reactions to the use of nontoxic doses of lidocaine are…
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An international collaborative initiative to screen primary ciliary dyskinesia with high-speed video microscopy and nasal nitric oxide at a tertiary referral centre in South India
Background and Objective: To screen patients with suspected primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) using high-speed video microscopy analysis (HSVA) and/or nasal nitric oxide (nNO) through an international collaborative initiative between GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore, India, and the PCD Centre, University…
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Unveiling MicroRNA-21 as a non-invasive diagnostic biomarker in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-associated pulmonary hypertension: Comparative insights with NT-proBNP
Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a fatal complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that worsens its prognosis. However, the associated diagnostic markers are uncertain. We assess the diagnostic utility of microRNA-21 (miR-21) and NT-proBNP for PH diagnosis in COPD…
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Expert opinion and clinical practice recommendations using a modified Delphi approach for pediatric acute cough evaluation and management in India
Background and Objective: Cough is the most frequently managed pediatric issue in primary care which needs simplified guidelines and algorithms for general practitioners. Methods: A modified Delphi method was used to reach the consensus on clinical statements and ways to assess and categorize…
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Non-invasive ventilation in obstructive sleep apnoea/obesity hypoventilation syndrome: Experience from an Indian tertiary care respiratory centre
Background and Objective: Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) includes morbid obesity (Body mass index>30 kilograms/m2), daytime hypercapnia (arterial carbon dioxide level >45 mm Hg) with features of sleep disordered breathing. Data are scarce in the management of acute-on-chronic hypercapnic…
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Isolated pulmonary artery choriocarcinoma masquerading as pulmonary embolism diagnosed by endovascular biopsy: A case report and systematic review
Choriocarcinoma is an aggressive malignant trophoblastic tumour of rare occurrence, which often presents with multiple metastases, including lungs, brain, liver, kidneys, and lymph nodes. However, primary choriocarcinoma of the pulmonary artery is an even rarer and highly malignant clinical entity…
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Detection of L. pneumophila non-serogroup 1 in hospital-acquired pneumonia: A cross-sectional study from Eastern India
Background and Objective: Legionella pneumophila (Lp) has been recognized as an important cause of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP). However, the frequency distribution of Lp as etiological agents of HAP is less studied in India. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Lp in cases…
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical management of benign esophago-pulmonary fistula
Benign esophago-pulmonary fistula (EPF) is a rare clinical condition. This report highlights the case of a 58-year-old woman with a 10-year history of recurrent episodes of cough, throat irritation, dyspepsia and recurrent haemoptysis. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and chest CT detected a…
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The vanishing lesion: A procedural clue to pneumothorax during endobronchial ultrasound
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) has become an essential tool in lung cancer staging and the diagnosis of centrally located pulmonary lesions. Vigilance during EBUS-guided biopsy is crucial. The disappearance of a previously visualised lesion should raise suspicion of a developing pneumothorax. We…
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Feasibility of the Belun sleep platform for obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis: A pilot case series from India
Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but it poses significant barriers in resource-limited settings. The Belun Ring, a new home sleep apnea testing device utilising photoplethysmography and deep learning analysis, offers an alternative approach…
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Adult respiratory vaccination in the Indian armed forces: Uptake, awareness, and opportunities for policy reform
Background and Objective: Immunisation reduces morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). While childhood vaccination in India has improved, adult immunisation remains insufficient, especially among individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We aimed to evaluate…
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Predictive value of baseline serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (sACE) levels for steroid response in sarcoidosis
Background and Objective: Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease that primarily affects the lungs. Corticosteroids are the first-line therapy, but steroid resistance remains a major clinical challenge. This study evaluates baseline serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (sACE) levels as a…
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