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An extremely rare subtype of lymphoma

Primary pulmonary DLBCL is a rare clinical condition with nonspecific clinical manifestations, posing significant challenges for diagnosis. This patient was initially misdiagnosed as having organizing pneumonia.

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Tracheal stenosis misdiagnosed as asthma

This case highlights that tracheal stenosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in children presenting with the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, particularly if the patient has a history of intubation.

The hidden dangers of whooping cough

A case of rib fracture and pneumothorax in an adult patient with pertussis highlights the potential for significant musculoskeletal and pulmonary injuries due to the intense coughing associated with the infection. 

Pertussis in children: expert consensus

Despite high vaccination rates in children, whooping cough has resurged in many developed countries. How can we better prevent, diagnose, and manage the disease?

Patient-centered care in pulmonary fibrosis

Putting forward the comprehensive Triple A Care Model, consisting of the domains access, anticipate, and act, which emphasizes core elements of patient-centered care for patients with pulmonary fibrosis.

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Case Studies

An extremely rare subtype of lymphoma

Primary pulmonary DLBCL is a rare clinical condition with nonspecific clinical manifestations, posing significant challenges for diagnosis. This patient was initially misdiagnosed as having organizing pneumonia.

Tracheal stenosis misdiagnosed as asthma

This case highlights that tracheal stenosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in children presenting with the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, particularly if the patient has a history of intubation.

The hidden dangers of whooping cough

A case of rib fracture and pneumothorax in an adult patient with pertussis highlights the potential for significant musculoskeletal and pulmonary injuries due to the intense coughing associated with the infection. 

Current Reviews

Trends in symptom prevalence and sequential onset of SARS-CoV-2 infection from 2020 to 2022 in East and Southeast Asia: a trajectory pattern exploration based on summary data

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel strain of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, emerged in late 2019 in China and rapidly spread worldwide, leading to a global health crisis [ 1 ]. Common symptoms associated with the wild-type strain …

The burden of cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases: a systematic evidence synthesis

  • Open Access
  • Cough
  • Review

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) encompasses a heterogenous group of respiratory conditions characterised by inflammation and/or fibrosis of the lung parenchyma [ 1 , 2 ]. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the most common and well-studied type of …

Respiratory adverse effects in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in combination with radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have made a dramatic difference in the treatment of cancer, and the clinical prognosis of many cancer patients has benefited from them. ICIs targeting cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated 4 (CTLA-4), programmed …

The impact of anesthesia instruments and drugs on the occurrence of vocal cord injury, systematic review and meta-analysis

Since the introduction of anesthesia for surgeries in 1846, fatalities have been linked to almost every method and agent utilized [ 1 ].nowadays global estimation of surgical demand has shown that there is a minimum need for surgery of 3383 to 6495 …

Further Reading

Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial to Assess Efficacy and Safety of ELOM-080 in Outpatients with COVID-19

  • Open Access
  • COVID-19
  • Original Research

In December 2019, a new virus belonging to the family of Coronaviridae, which induces a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), emerged and resulted in a global pandemic. As of April 2024, SARS-CoV-2 infected more than 775 million people …

Content Validation of the QOL-B-RD and PROMIS-F SF-7a to Measure Respiratory and Fatigue Symptoms of MAC Lung Disease

  • Open Access
  • Fatigue
  • Original Research

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease is an increasingly prevalent cause of morbidity globally [ 1 ], particularly among individuals with immunosuppression or underlying lung disease, such as bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Upper Airway Sensory Testing in Dysphagia – Implications for Clinical Practice and Future Research Directions

Adequate upper airway (oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal) sensation is crucial for safe and efficient swallowing and airway protection. Despite its importance, methods of upper airway sensory testing for individuals with dysphagia remain poorly …

Bifocal malakoplakia in a patient living with HIV: case report

Malakoplakia, an infrequent inflammatory disorder, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. First identified in 1902, it is characterized by the presence of Michaelis-Gutmann bodies, pathognomonic …