[Two cases of bronchial tuberculosis--diagnostic difficulties].

We present two cases of bronchial tuberculosis. The first one, man aged 45, showed diffuse necrotic changes in bronchoscopic picture described histologically as coagulative necrosis. AFB were not found in sputum smear but only in the cultures.

[Broncho-alveolar lavage cells are the most significant reservoir of human cytomegalovirus genome].

The aim of the study is to estimate human cytomegalovirus DNA copy number in different compartments (BAL cells, blood leukocytes, serum) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). There were 16 patients (mean age 40.87 +/-10.

[Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the lung--case reports].

Two patients, a young woman and a young man, with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the lung, who were diagnosed at the Department of Phthisiopneumonology in Zabrze Silesian Medical University in Katowice are described. The principal method of diagnostics in the presented cases were bronchofiberoscopy followed by the histopathological examination of the lesions. There are no cases of massive bleeding as the side effect of this procedures described.

[Concentration of nitric oxide exhaled air (eNO) in patients with COPD and bronchiectasis].

Unlabelled: Exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) concentration measurement may allow for noninvasive estimation of severity of airways inflammation in respiratory tract diseases. Exhaled nitric oxide concentration is a sensitive marker of bronchial inflammation in asthma. The purpose of this study was: to evaluate eNO concentration in patients with COPD and bronchiectasis; to evaluate correlation between eNO concentration and the degree of airways obstruction in patients with COPD as well as correlation between eNO and extent of bronchiectasis in HRCT; to evaluate the effect of smoking on eNO concentration in COPD group.

[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in inhabitants of Zabrze].

In 2001 a modified MRC questionnaire and spirometry were performed in the inhabitants of Zabrze (Poland). Two hundred and thirty-nine men and 320 women aged 19-69 years were studied. Forty percent of men and 23% of women were smokers.

[Aerodynamic model of ventilation efficacy in patients after laser arytenoidectomy].

The treatment of bilateral vocal cord paralysis presents a challenge to otolaryngologists. All surgical procedures are designed to widen the lumen of the glottis without impairing vocal function and laryngeal closure during swallowing and respiration. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser arytenoidectomy by our own method.

The influence of laser arytenoidectomy on ventilation parameters in patients with bilateral vocal cord paralysis.

Bilateral vocal cord paralysis is a symptom that may lead to serious breathing problems. The treatment of patients with vocal cord paralysis presents a challenge to otolaryngologists. Many techniques have been developed in an attempt to improve the patient's airway insufficiency.

[Evaluation of ventilation parameters based on flow volume loop in patients with unilateral vocal cord paralysis].

The vocal cord paralysis as a multidisciplinary problem requires commitment of different medical specialities. The diagnostic difficulties and necessity of laryngoscopic evaluation in cases suspected of vocal cord paralysis were pointed out. The analysis of ventilation parameters (flow-volume loop) was presented.