Pulmonary nocardiosis is a rare opportunistic infection, often misdiagnosed due to its subacute onset and non-specific clinical and radiological findings. We report an 82-year-old man with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bilateral bronchiectasis, […]
We report the first documented case of community-acquired pneumonia caused by Chryseobacterium gleum in an immunocompetent patient without typical risk factors. This gram-negative bacillus, historically associated with nosocomial infections in immunocompromised individuals, was identified as […]
Small airway disease (SAD) remains a challenging and underrecognized driver of fixed airflow obstruction in severe asthma. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) provides valuable insight into peripheral airway dysfunction and allows characterization of different bronchodilator response patterns. […]
A 44-year-old woman, former smoker, underwent apical segmentectomy of the right lower lobe in 2015 for a typical carcinoid tumor (1.5cm, Ki 67
Mechanical hemostatic agents, such as oxidized cellulose (Willocell©), are frequently used in thoracic surgery. Although considered safe, they can induce granulomatous reactions that mimic tumor recurrence. In this retrospective study, we analyzed patients from the […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) established in 2021 an annual health limit of 5μg/m3 for outdoor PM2.5 concentrations (cPM2.5). Our objective was to evaluate the health impact of cPM2.5 in two locations of a large […]
Las enfermedades pulmonares intersticiales difusas (EPID) pueden impactar significativamente en la salud de aquellos pacientes que las padecen. Por ello, es preciso disponer de cuestionarios que permitan evaluar adecuadamente la calidad de vida relacionada con […]
This study describes a home-based tracheostomy tube replacement protocol for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) requiring invasive mechanical ventilation. Implemented between May 2020 and July 2024, the protocol was offered to 16 eligible […]
Asthma units in Spain are multidisciplinary hospital-based clinics led by pulmonologists and/or allergists. They are designed to optimize diagnosis, identify and manage comorbidities, and improve asthma control and patients’ quality of life, particularly for those […]