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Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluated the effect of triple-combined long acting inhaled bronchodilator treatment with roflumilast and dual-combined long acting inhaled bronchodilator and single-long acting inhaled bronchodilator treatment on exacerbations in patients with severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Alizamin Sadigov, Sakhavatdin Akhundov, Rovshan BagirovNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Asthma PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The sensitivity of impulse oscillometry (IOS) to reflect different aspects of airway obstruction in obese men after intensive challenge has not been comprehensively appreciated. In obese subjects evaluated with spirometry we need more sensitive devices to assess exercise-related restrictive and obstructive abnormalities that hinder an exercise program for obese men who are going to be engaged in such programs. The objective was to measure airway responses following room temperature exercise challenge in healthy obese young men. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Mustafa Moradi, Esmaeil IdaniNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Thoracic Surgery PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To delineate a successful approach to treating synchronous primary lung cancers arising simultaneously with one primary in each lung. The primary which appears to be more advanced clinically is resected first. The second is resected as soon as possible after the patient has rcovered adequately from the first procedure. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Geoffrey Graeber, Syed Quadri, Karl UyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Interstitial Lung Disease CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMINTRODUCTION: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is characterized by diffuse inflammation of lung parenchyma. Symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Chest imaging often shows micronodules and fibrosis that can be difficult to distinguish from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. We present a case of HP presenting with diffuse cystic lesions, mimicking lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). ⋯ In patients with HP, treatment includes avoiding the allergen and in some cases, systemic corticosteroids. While long term prognosis is generally perceived as good, some patients develop severe respiratory insufficiency. We demonstrate the need to consider a HP diagnosis in patients with cystic lung disease.Reference #1: Ramazzini B. Diseases of workers. Wright WC, trans. New York, NY: Hafner, 1964; 243Reference #2: Cormier Y, et al Significance of pre- cipitins and asymptomatic lymphocytic alveolitis: a 20-yr follow-up. Eur Respir J. 2004;23(4):523-525.Reference #3: Coultas DB, Zumwalt RE, Black WC, Sobonya RE. The epidemiology of interstitial lung diseases. Am J Respir CritCare Med. 1994;150(4):967-972DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Anita Rajagopal, Michael ShapiroNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Granulomatous interstitial lung disease (GL-ILD) develops in a subset of patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and is commonly confused with sarcoidosis. Little is known about the treatment options and their efficacies in GL-ILD. It is also unclear whether all patients with GL-ILD in the setting of CVID need treatment. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Avni Joshi, Paolo Pianosi, Shakila Khan, Michael Ishitani, Thomas Boyce, David ViswanathaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.