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BronchiectasisSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of inhaled colistin in elderly patients with bronchiectasis and chronic bronchial PA infection in reducing hospital readmissions ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Eva Tabernero, Pilar Gil, Ramon Alkiza, Javier Garros, Anibal Hernandez, Juan Luis ArtolaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Congenital Disorder Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Primary ciliary dyskinesia(PCD) is a well-known congenital disorder manifesting in infancy to childhood in 70-80% cases, with the rest being diagnosed in their second decade. The ciliary dysfunction affects the upper and lower respiratory apparatus leading to recurrent sinus infections, pneumonias and irreversible processes including bronchiectasis usually before reaching adulthood. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Prashanth Thalanayar, Fernando HolguinNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pulmonary and Sleep MedicineSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Routine manometry has been advocated to prevent complications during therapeutic thoracentesis, but has not convincingly been shown to prevent pneumothorax ex vacuo or re-expansion pulmonary edema. As chest pain is correlated with negative pleural pressures, we aimed to determine whether the use of manometry could be associated with less pain during therapeutic thoracentesis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Jasleen Pannu, Zachary DePew, John Mullon, Craig Daniels, Clinton Hagen, Fabien MaldonadoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Cafergot is an ergotamine commonly prescribed to treat migraine headaches. As a serotonin agonist, it works at 5-HT2B receptors to cause selective vasoconstriction. In this case, a 62 YO WF who had been taking Cafergot for 15 years developed sudden onset transudative recurrent pleural effusions, all common causes ruled out by negative cytology, chemistry, culture, and cell count. She eventually developed severe multiple valvulopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and congestive hepatopathy. This case is unique in its presentation with recurrent pleural effusions of unknown etiology, with delayed diagnosis of ergotamine-induced valvulopathy given its slow progression. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Rachel Felber, Hassan BencheqrounNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Infectious Disease Case Reports Posters IIISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Abstract: A previously healthy 24-year-old male presented with a two-day history of hemoptysis. Chest Xray and CT scan showed a multi-cavitary lesion in the right upper lobe. Sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) was positive. Cultures grew Mycobacterium Kansasii. The patient played trombone in a band. The slide of his instrument was smeared and cultured. The smear was positive for AFB. The trombone was felt to be the source of the patient's infection. While there are case reports of atypical mycobacterium associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, infection from this type of exposure is felt to be rare. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: William CorraoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.