Chest
-
Tuberculosis Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: In the Philippines, tuberculosis (TB, has been one of the most common causes of hemoptysis. This case report presents a patient with hemoptysis that may be a sequelae of chronic TB. However, further investigation reveals a concomitant non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection and the co-existence of aspergilloma aggravating the condition. ⋯ The co-exsistence of NTM and Aspergilloma may complicate hemoptysis in a patient with an underlying chronic pulmonary insult. All efforts must be exhausted and diagnostic armaments be maximized in order to promptly address the needs of the patient.Reference #1: Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung infection complicated by chronic necrotising pulmonary aspergillosis. I Hafeez,M F Muers, S A Murphy,E G V Evans, R C Barton, P McWhinney. Thorax 2000;55:717-719Reference #2: Coexistence of intracavitary fungal colonization (fungusball) and active tuberculosis. GISELA UNIS, PEDRO DORNELLES PICON(TE SBPT), LUIZ CARLOS SEVERO. J Bras Pneumol 2005; 31(2): 139-43.Reference #3: Emerging of Mycotic Infection in Patients Infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Sunita Bansod and Mahendra Rai. World Journal of Medical Sciences 3 (2): 74-80, 2008DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: John Noel Chan, Shirley Jane Panganiban, Angelo Adraneda, Jonathan Paolo RustiaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
-
Cancer CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMINTRODUCTION: Pseudomesotheliomatous adenocarcinoma(PMA) of the lung is an uncommon variant lung cancer that is clinically and radiographically difficult to distinguish from mesothelioma.[1] Based on previously reported cases, these patients tend to be older male smokers. Similar to mesothelioma, PMA of the lung has a poor overall survival of 6 months in the literature. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Michael Braganza, Julie Chou, Juri Janovcik, Julie Jarand, Dina FisherNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
-
Respiratory Support PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The use of a Venturi mask has the advantage of administrating an accurate concentration of oxygen that remains constant while we treat our patients. However, there are many venturi mask models. The objetive of our study is to analyze the reliability of various oxygen delivery devices that are based on Venturi principle. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Julia García Fuertes, Veronica Hernandez Garcia, Francisco Javier Ribas Solis, L. Tomas Lopez, P. Sodradillo Ecenarro, M. Azpiazu Blocona, C. Egea Santaolalla, B. Lahidalga Mugica, V. Zorrilla Lorenzo, A. Rivas Guerrero, L. Cancelo Diaz, D. Bravo, Jose Luis Lobo BeristainNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
-
OSA & COPD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common diagnosis in clinical practice. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) may be a warning for possible OSA. The objectives are to assess prevalence of EDS as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in a rural community population and to assess the potential risk factors for OSA. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: James Dosman, John Gjevre, Chandima Karunanayake, Donna Rennie, Josh Lawson, Louise Hagel, Roland Dyck, John Gordon, Punam PahwaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
-
Asthma PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: to compare the perception of dyspnea (POD) during cycle exercise testing and airway challenge to adenosine in non-asmathic (group 1) fictitious asthmatic (group 2), and asthmatic (group 3) obese subjects. ⋯ overdiagnosis of asthma in obese subjects could be due to a greater PODDISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Carlos Carpio, Francisco García-Río, David Romero, Isabel Fernández, Raul Galera, Carlos Villasante, Rodolfo Álvarez-SalaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.