Resp Res
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Clinical Trial
Impact of traffic related air pollution indicators on non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis mortality: a cohort analysis.
Mortality in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is known to be influenced by a number of factors such as gender, age, smoking history and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but the impact of traffic related air pollution indicators on NCFB mortality is unknown. ⋯ Traffic-related air pollution appears to increase the risk of dying in patients with NCFB.
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Multicenter Study
Autopsy analyses in acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) is associated with high mortality. However, few studies have so far reviewed analyses of autopsy findings in patients with AE-IPF. ⋯ The pathological findings in patients with AE-IPF represent not only DAD, but also a variety of pathological conditions. Therefore, making a diagnosis of AE-IPF is often difficult, and the use of cautious diagnostic approaches is required for appropriate treatment.