The clinical respiratory journal
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk factors for acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive fibrotic disease limited to the lungs. The course of disease varies widely, with some patients experiencing acute respiratory deterioration, a condition called acute exacerbations of IPF (AE-IPF). The risk factors contributing to AE-IPF are unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the risk factors for AE-IPF. ⋯ Poor pulmonary function, mechanical procedures, higher serum KL-6 and secondary pulmonary hypertension were associated with increased risks of AE-IPF.
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk factors for acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive fibrotic disease limited to the lungs. The course of disease varies widely, with some patients experiencing acute respiratory deterioration, a condition called acute exacerbations of IPF (AE-IPF). The risk factors contributing to AE-IPF are unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the risk factors for AE-IPF. ⋯ Poor pulmonary function, mechanical procedures, higher serum KL-6 and secondary pulmonary hypertension were associated with increased risks of AE-IPF.
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Review Case Reports
Organizing pneumonia related to electronic cigarette use: A case report and review of literature.
Electronic cigarettes (e cigarettes) are battery operated devices that produce aerosol by heating a solution typically made up of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavouring agents. The use of e cigarettes has risen dramatically in recent years especially among adolescents and young adults. These devices have been marketed as safer alternatives to tobacco smoking by their manufactures despite lack of adequate safety data. ⋯ As the current data on health effects of e cigarettes is limited, case reports can serve important piece of information in this regard. The use of e cigarettes has increased exponentially in recent years and continue to rise; therefore, physicians should be aware of adverse effects and toxicity related to its use.
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Review Case Reports
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis in adults: review of cases reported in the latest 15 years.
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology which can cause diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. IPH is found primarily in children. In adults, however, it is extremely rare. A systematic review was applied to identify the details of IPH in adults. ⋯ The adult patients in this study showed some differences from the previously characterized IPH. It is characterized by immunologically mediated, middle-age onset, male dominance, absence of anemia, high mortality on acute phase.
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Review Case Reports
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis in adults: review of cases reported in the latest 15 years.
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology which can cause diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. IPH is found primarily in children. In adults, however, it is extremely rare. A systematic review was applied to identify the details of IPH in adults. ⋯ The adult patients in this study showed some differences from the previously characterized IPH. It is characterized by immunologically mediated, middle-age onset, male dominance, absence of anemia, high mortality on acute phase.