Articles: function.
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Bronchology Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Pulmonary aspergilloma is an intractable disease characterized by growth of the Aspergillus fungus to form fungus balls in preformed cavitary lesions of the lungs. Complete elimination of the fungus balls cannot be accomplished by antifungal treatment alone, and surgical pneumonectomy is recommended. We report two cases in which cavernostomy was performed because of recurrent infections of the residual lung and hemoptysis after operation for lung cancer. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ryo Takahashi, Michio Fujino, Taiki Fujiwara, Hisami YamakawaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Tuberculosis Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases globally and more so in third world countries like India. There are various systemic manifestation of Tuberculosis however its association with hematological system is rare. Here we are reporting a rare case of Pulmonary thromboembolism associated with tuberculosis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: J. Satyasarathi, Arun Gogna, Swapnil Mehta, Jhasaketan MeherNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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COPD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Acute exacerbations (AEs) have a negative impact on various aspects of the progression of COPD, but objective and detailed data on the impact of hospitalizations for an AE are needed. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of hospitalization on multiple functional parameters in adults with acute exacerbation of COPD. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marie Carmen Valenza, Maria José Flores-Barba, Gerald Valenza-Demet, Irene Torres-Sánchez, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Angela Ruiz-SaezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pulmonary Function TestingSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: In typical restriction, there is a proportionate reduction in the TLC and in the FVC (TLC %pred-FVC %pred < 5%). In some patients there is a disproportionate reduction in the FVC as compared to the TLC (TLC %pred-FVC %pred ≥5%) along with an increase in the residual volume. We call this pattern 'complex restriction' (CR). This study aims to better understand the clinical and pulmonary function profile of patients with CR as compared to typical restriction. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Brittany Dykstra, Vivek Iyer, Kenneth Parker, Robert Hyatt, Paul ScanlonNo 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: Despite optimal treatment, some asthmatic remain symptomatic with frequent exacerbations and persistent obstruction of the airways. Tiotropium addition is associated with reduced risk of exacerbations and sustained bronchodilatation(BD). Objectives: Characterization of asthmatic patients with optimized treatment and treated with tiotropium. Assess the role of tiotropium in symptomatic control and lung function. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ana Gonçalves, Ricardo Lima, Ivone Pascoal, João Moura, Miguel Guimarães, Raquel Duarte, Aurora CarvalhoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.