330 Hepatopulmonary syndrome may mask cystic fibrosis
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Face mask physiotherapy in cystic fibrosis.
The use of the 'PEP' mask with forced expiratory coughing was compared with conventional physiotherapy over a one month period. No difference was shown in symptom scores, sputum production, or simple lung function tests. The mask was well accepted and allowed independent treatment by older patients.
متن کامل[Hepatopulmonary syndrome].
ANAMNESIS We report about a 60-year-old woman with hepatopulmonary syndrome. The patient suffered from progressive dyspnea and liver cirrhosis following viral hepatitis C, acquired through blood transfusion 30 years ago. EXAMINATION RESULTS Remarkable were clinical signs of chronic liver disease (cutaneous spider naevi, palmar erythema) and signs of chronic respiratory failure (clubbing) with...
متن کاملHepatopulmonary syndrome.
The hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a pulmonary complication of cirrhosis and/or portal hypertension whereby patients develop hypoxemia as a result of alterations in pulmonary microvascular tone and architecture. HPS occurs in up to 30% of patients with cirrhosis. Although the degree of hypoxemia does not reliably correlate with the severity of liver disease, patients with HPS have a higher m...
متن کاملThe Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
INTRODUCTION The hepatopulmonary syndrome has been acknowledged as an important vascular complication in lungs developing systemic hypoxemia in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Is formed by arterial oxygenation abnormalities induced from intrapulmonary vascular dilatations with liver disease. It is present in 4-32% of patients with cirrhosis. It increases mortality in the settin...
متن کاملPseudo-Bartter's syndrome in cystic fibrosis.
Seven cases of cystic fibrosis complicated by chronic salt depletion and failure to thrive were studied. After replacement of the salt deficit, the metabolic abnormalities resolved, and weight gain was rapid. This should be considered as a differential diagnosis in children who have been diagnosed as having cystic fibrosis, but who fail to thrive despite standard treatment.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1569-1993
DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(15)30504-x