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Open AccessLong COVID symptoms after 8-month recovery: persistent static lung hyperinflation associated with small airway dysfunction
Limited research has investigated the relationship between small airway dysfunction (SAD) and static lung hyperinflation (SLH) in patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) especially dyspnea and fat...
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Open AccessBlood tryptase and thymic stromal lymphopoietin levels predict the risk of exacerbation in severe asthma
Some patients with severe asthma experience exacerbations despite receiving multiple therapy. The risk of exacerbation and heterogeneous response to treatment may be associated with specific inflammatory molec...
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Open AccessFunctional parameters of small airways can guide bronchodilator use in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may present comorbid obstructive lung diseases with small airway dysfunction (SAD). Existing guidelines suggest that inhaled bronchodilators should be used if the ratio of f...
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Open AccessAn accurate prediction model to identify undiagnosed at-risk patients with COPD: a cross-sectional case-finding study
Underuse or unavailability of spirometry is one of the most important factors causing underdiagnosis of COPD. We reported the development of a COPD prediction model to identify at-risk, undiagnosed COPD patien...
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Open AccessMeasuring (1,3)-β-D-glucan in tracheal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and serum for detection of suspected Candida pneumonia in immunocompromised and critically ill patients: a prospective observational study
While Candida pneumonia is life-threatening, biomarker measurements to early detect suspected Candida pneumonia are lacking. This study compared the diagnostic values of measuring levels of (1, 3)-β-D-glucan in e...
