Comparison of impulse oscillometry measurements according to body mass index in patients with asthma.

Background: Obesity can lead to increased airway resistance, especially in the peripheral airways. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) may detect small airway changes in asthma. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of obesity on the small airways of the lungs in asthmatic patients by IOS measurements.

Correlation between vascular endothelial growth factor, soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion/systolic pulmonary artery pressure ratio in group E chronic obstructive lung disease.

Objective: Vascular endothelial growth factor is a signaling protein created by cells performing important bodily functions. Vascular endothelial growth factor is abundant in the lung, and plasma levels are elevated in patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. An association between soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor, an inflammatory biomarker, and soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor levels and interstitial pulmonary and vascular involvement (e.

Does Telerehabilitation for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients Discharged with Oxygen Shorten the Time of Weaning from Oxygen?

Objective: Early pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and acute and post-acute mobilization with telemonitoring and telerehabilitation (TR) have been recommended for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. We aimed to compare the duration of weaning from oxygen in patients with hypoxemic COVID-19 who received PR and those who did not.

Material And Methods: This study was designed as a quasi-experimental study and was conducted on patients discharged with oxygen supplementation between December 2021 and May 2022.

Adding Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation to Supplemental Oxygen During Exercise Training in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the world. Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Material And Methods: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of non-invasive ventilation, supplemental oxygen, and exercise training and supplemental oxygen during exercise training during pulmonary rehabilitation practice in comparison with only exercise training on lung functions, blood gases, lactate levels, respiratory muscle pressures, dyspnea, walking distances, quality of life, and depression in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation on patients with non-cystic bronchiectasis according to disease severity.

Introduction: The European Respiratory Society guidelines support pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in bronchiectasis through high-quality evidence. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PR on bronchiectasis patients according to disease severity assessed by the Bronchiectasis Severity Index (BSI).

Materials And Methods: This prospective study included patients with stable bronchiectasis.

Effect of Rebound Thymic Hyperplasia on Survival in Chemotherapy-Treated Lung Cancer.

Objectives: Thymus is a lymphoepithelial system in which cells responsible for the immune system are produced and directed. The aim of this study is to determine the overall survival effect of rebound thymic hyperplasia (RTH) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with systemic chemotherapy (CT).

Materials And Methods: The study was designed as retrospective case series.

Metabolic activity of primary tumour on PET/CT has a relationship with survival in stages I-III small-cell lung carcinoma.

Introduction: There is limited evidence about the prognostic value of FDG-PET/CT metrics in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients staged with TNM staging system.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the prognostic value of pretreatment FDG-SUV in patients with SCLC staged with 8th TNM staging system.

Methods: A total of 344 (292 male) SCLC patients with pretreatment FDG- PET/CT were included.

Bone mineral density and vitamin D levels in patients with group a COPD.

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic, inflammatory airway disease associated with osteoporosis. Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and impaired bone quality were shown to cause increased bone fragility and fractures in COPD patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate vitamin D levels and BMDs in Group A COPD patients.

In Which the Gain is more from Pulmonary Rehabilitation? Asthma or COPD?

Objectives: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is useful for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but not clear for patients with asthma. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PR in patients with asthma by comparing patients with COPD. The study was designed as a retrospective case series.

Carotid intima-media thickness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and survival: A multicenter prospective study.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a noninvasive method assessing atherosclerosis.

Objective: It was aimed to determine relationship and survival between COPD and CIMT.

Are idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients more anxious and depressive than patient's with other interstitial lung disease?

Background And Aim: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease (ILD) with unknown etiology that occurs primarily in older adults with a median survival time of 2.5±3.5 years.

Factors affecting TST level in patients undergoing dialysis: a multicenter study.

Introduction: The risk of TB is increased in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) when compared with individuals with normal renal function. We aimed to determine tuberculin skin test (TST) response and the factors which might affect the response in patients with CKD undergoing dialysis in this study.

Methods: The purified protein derivative solution was administered to the patients and the diameter of induration was measured.

Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Bottom of an iceberg.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with mild-to-moderate and severe-to-very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Patients And Methods: Between January 2005 and December 2010, a total of 76 patients with mild-to-moderate (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease [GOLD] Stages I+II, n=33, mean age 66.0±8.

Does the severity of interstitial lung disease affect the gains from pulmonary rehabilitation?

Introduction: Reduced exercise capacity is a main feature of Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs) and it is related to closely prognosis of these patients. Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) results to improve in peak exercise capacity, dyspnea and quality of life in ILDs.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the benefits of PR in patients with ILDs and to determine whether there are similar gains in patients with severe ILD.

Comparison of the Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Levels in Adolescents at Three Schools Located Three Different Distances from a Large Steel Mill.

Exposure to ambient metals and air pollutants in urban environments has been associated with impaired lung health and inflammation in the lungs. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is a reliable marker of airway inflammation. In this study, we aimed to compare the FeNO levels of three schools that have different distances from iron and steel industry zone for assessing the effects of heavy metals and air pollution on their respiratory health.

Clinical factors and comorbidities affecting the cost of hospital-treated COPD.

Purpose: We aimed to assess the effects of comorbidities on COPD costs and to investigate the relationship between comorbidities and clinical variables.

Patients And Methods: All patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD exacerbation between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014, at all state hospitals of Aydın province, a city located in the western part of Turkey, were included in this study. The costs examined in the study pertained to medications, laboratory tests, hospital stays, and other treatment-related factors, such as consumption of materials, doctor visits, and consultation fees.

Adherence to Current COPD Guidelines in Turkey.

Unlabelled: INTRODUCTION-OBJECTIVE: Despite the availability of national and international guidelines, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) treatment is not always prescribed according to these recommendations. We aimed to see if COPD patients in Turkey have been treated appropriately according to COPD guidelines.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in six different chest diseases clinics.

Effects of nutritional supplementation combined with conventional pulmonary rehabilitation in muscle-wasted chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective, randomized and controlled study.

Background And Objective: Nutritional depletion in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) adversely affects health status and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the effects of nutritional supplementation (NS) with pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on body composition, mid-thigh cross-sectional area (CSA), dyspnoea, exercise capacity, health-related quality of life, anxiety and depression in advanced COPD patients.

Methods: Forty-six patients were randomized to PR and nutritional support (PRNS), PR or the control group.