May noninvasive mechanical ventilation and/ or continuous positive airway pressure increase the bronchoalveolar lavage salvage in patients with pulmonary diseases? Randomized clinical trial - Study protocol.

Purpose: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedure is a useful tool in the diagnosis of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and is helpful in clinical research of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Still little is known about predictors of poor BAL salvage. The trial aims to find the most efficient way to improve BAL recovery.

Clinical significance of basic laboratory parameters in predicting the use of various methods of oxygen supplementation in COVID-19.

Introduction: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection resulted in significant worldwide morbidity and mortality. The aim of our study was to evaluate the results of laboratory tests performed on patients on admission to the hospital between groups of patients requiring and not requiring oxygen supplementation, and to find predictive laboratory indicators for the use of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNOT)/continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)/bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP).

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analysed the data of consecutive patients hospitalised in the Pulmonology Department of the Temporary COVID Hospital in Poznan from February to May 2021.

Risk factors of complications during noninvasive mechanical ventilation -assisted flexible bronchoscopy.

Purpose: Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) causes airway narrowing and may cause respiratory failure (RF). Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is used to treat RF. Until recently, little was known about noninvasive mechanical ventilation assisted flexible bronchoscopy (NIV-FB) risk and complications.

Success rates of probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction at various ages.

Background: Although nasolacrimal duct probing is the standard treatment for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) among children, the optimal timing of this procedure has been a topic of debate. The aim of the study was to analyze the clinical efficacy of nasolacrimal duct probing among patients with CNLDO symptoms at various ages.

Methods: An 8-year retrospective study involved 2434 patients (3009 eyes), who underwent nasolacrimal duct probing conducted under topical anesthesia in the operating theatre.

Sexual disorders and dyspnoea among women with obstructive sleep apnea.

Purpose: We aimed to assess sexual function, sexual distress and the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among women with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA), and to assess if the presence of OSA and dyspnea influences the prevalence of FSD, body image during sexual activity and sexual function.

Methods: We assessed 23 women with new OSA diagnosis and 23 healthy age and body mass index (BMI) matched controls. Sexual functions were evaluated by Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ), sexual dysfunction was diagnosed based on DSM-5 criteria during the semi-structured sexual interview, whereas body image was evaluated by Body Exposure during Sexual Activities Questionnaire (BESAQ).

May Dyspnea Sensation Influence the Sexual Function in Men With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome? A Prospective Control Study.

Introduction: Dyspnea sensation is frequently present in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) patients; however, its possible influence on sexual function and body image has not been well analyzed.

Aims: To evaluate sexual function, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD), and body image during sexual activity and its relationship with dyspnea in men with OSA.

Methods: 129 men were included in the prospective study, with 61 diagnosed with OSA (cases) and 68 age- and BMI-matched healthy control subjects.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Platelet Count.

Recently, it has been shown in the murine model that platelet maturation takes place, to some extent, in the lungs. The extrapolation of these findings to humans leads to the possibility that chronic lung diseases could affect platelet maturation and, consequently, the platelet count. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there are changes in the platelet count in patients with chronic obstructive disease (COPD).

Noninvasive Ventilation-Facilitated Bronchofiberoscopy in Patients with Respiratory Failure.

Respiratory failure is one of the most important risk factors for diagnostic bronchofiberoscopy (BF), whereas therapeutic bronchoscopies are typically performed in intubated patients. Only a few published studies analyzed the outcomes of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV)-facilitated BF. In this case series, we present our experiences with NIV-facilitated diagnostic and therapeutic BF performed in patients with respiratory failure that was associated with acute interstitial pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis exacerbation, foreign body aspiration, tracheal stenosis, pneumonia, and in a patient with a neuromuscular disease.

Is it possible to predict, whether BAL salvage is going to be diagnostic?

Introduction: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is used in the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases. BAL is diagnostic when ≥ 60% of the instilled volume is recovered. There are no reliable markers useful to predict whether BAL volume is going to be diagnostic.