Background: The proportion of T and B lymphocytes in pleural fluids and blood may point to the presence of local immunological phenomena in pleural disorders.
Aim: Aim of study was to evaluate the lymphocyte phenotype and the ratio between helper (CD4+) and cytotoxic/suppressor (CD8+) lymphocytes in malignant and non-malignant effusions.
Material And Methods: We studied 48 patients with pleural effusions.
Background: Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) applies ventilator support through the patient's upper airway using a mask.
Aim: The aim of the study is to define factors that will point out an increased risk of NIV failure in patients with exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Patients And Methods: Patients over the age of 40, treated with NIV, were prospectively recruited.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
December 2015
Background: Asthma is characterized by airway inflammation which can be reversible.
Aim: Investigation the importance of eosinophils, ECP and IL-5 in asthmatics versus patients with obstructive bronchitis and healthy subjects. We investigated the values before and after the treatment in asthmatics.