Determination of sputum eosinophil count and serum absolute eosinophil count in patients with bronchial asthma and its correlation with disease severity and response to treatment.

Background: Sputum eosinophils can be used to assess severity of disease and response to treatment in bronchial asthma. Eosinophilic inflammation in the airways can also be marked by blood eosinophilia. In this study, we tried to determine the sputum eosinophil count and serum absolute eosinophil count in patients with asthma and correlate them with disease severity and treatment response.

Diagnostic and Prognostic Significance of Serum Biomarkers - Serum Amyloid A and CYFRA 21-1 in Lung Cancer.

Introduction: Bronchogenic carcinoma is a leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women. Early diagnosis and treatment in these cases are essential for a better prognosis. Serum biomarkers such as serum amyloid A (SAA) and CYFRA 21-1 have generated encouraging results regarding their use in the diagnosis of these cases but data on their role in the Indian scenario are still lacking.

Serum Electrolytes in Patients Presenting With Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Their Comparison With Stable COPD Patients.

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, which may be further aggravated by episodes of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). Electrolyte imbalances during these episodes may add to the duration of hospitalization and disease outcome. Aims and objectives This study aims to compare the serum electrolyte levels of patients with AECOPD and stable COPD and correlate them with the severity of exacerbation and disease outcome.

Persistent pneumothorax with bronchopleural fistula in COVID lung - An emerging challenge.

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is an uncommon entity in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It may arise due to various causes ranging from the disease itself to complications of treatment. If left untreated, it may increase the morbidity, hospital stay, and adversely affect the outcome.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its correlation with severity of disease.

Introduction: The understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has changed considerably over the past decade. The metabolic syndrome (MS) represents a cluster of risk factors that increases the risk for developing various noncommunicable diseases. In COPD, it is associated with worsening respiratory symptoms, increasing lung function impairment, pulmonary hypertension, and increasing hospitalizations.

Cardiovascular complications in patients with interstitial lung disease and their correlation with 6-minute walk test and spirometry: A single-center study.

Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension and other cardiac complications occur frequently due to chronic hypoxia induced by interstitial lung diseases (ILD) or due to connective tissue disorder itself. Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography is ideal for identifying abnormalities at a given time. In this study, we tried to detect cardiovascular complications in patients with ILD using 2D echocardiography and correlate them with a 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) and spirometry.

An unusual case of spontaneous esophagopleural fistula.

Esophago-pleural fistula (EPF) is an uncommon condition, despite of an anatomical proximity of these structures. Causes of EPF include pneumonectomy for suppurative or tubercular disease of lung and carcinoma lung, malignancy of esophagus. Benign EPF is rare and may be due to trauma or infection.