Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. Lung volume reduction surgery improves outcomes in a select cohort but portends high morbidity. Bronchoscopic lung volume r...
(1) Background: Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) with vacuum-based drainage can cause pain, especially in patients with a non-expandable lung (NEL). This evaluation assessed whether the Passio™ digital drainage system offers a viable alterna...
The relationship between asthma, infections, and immunodeficiencies is complex and affects disease progression. Immune deficiencies can occur independently or because of the inflammatory processes associated with asthma. Early viral infections like r...
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is mediated by hypersensitivity reactions to Aspergillus fumigatus, which is ubiquitous in the environment. People with Cystic Fibrosis (PwCF) are at an increased risk for developing ABPA, which can lead...
Background: The incidence of iatrogenic pneumothorax (IPTX) following transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLCB) ranges from 1.4% to 20.2%. While chest X-ray (CXR) is the standard imaging modality to exclude IPTX, thoracic ultrasound (TUS) has demonstrat...
Background: Triple therapy (long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs), long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs)) is a recommended treatment for moderate-to-severe asthma at GINA Steps 4 and 5. However, little is known abo...
Introduction: Radon is a radioactive noble gas formed from uranium decay in the Earth’s crust. The most significant isotope, 222Rn, emits alpha particles capable of damaging lung tissue and inducing cancer. Radon exposure is affected by geophys...
Background/Objectives: Asthma remains a prevalent cause of emergency department (ED) visits worldwide, necessitating prompt and effective intervention to prevent severe morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the management of asthma patients p...
Progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) is a clinical syndrome associated with worsening quality of life and increased mortality among patients with various interstitial lung diseases. This review aims to update the concepts and criteria that adequately...
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia in the United States accounts for over five million cases annually, with an estimated one million hospitalizations. About two million of these annual cases and over 100,000 annual hospitalizations are caused b...
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