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 […]
Nosocomial pneumonia (NP), including its subtype ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), represents a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare utilization in hospitalized patients, particularly in intensive care settings. This comprehensive, question-and-answer formatted review synthesizes current […]
El asma grave (AG) constituye un síndrome heterogéneo con diversas variantes clínicas y representa en muchas ocasiones, una enfermedad compleja con necesidad de un abordaje especializado y multidisciplinar, así como la utilización de múltiples fármacos. […]
Asthma exacerbation is a significant clinical event that occurs with varying severity, yet a set of universally accepted standardized definitions is still needed. The aim of this consensus developed by ALAT and SEPAR was to […]
Chronic respiratory diseases are a major public health burden, affecting over 7 million people in Spain and representing the third leading cause of death. Conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and lung cancer […]