Bronchiectasis
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Bordetella bronchiseptica pneumonia in a man with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a case report
Introduction Bordetella bronchiseptica is a common pathogen in the respiratory ract of many wild and domestic animals, but it is rarely found in...
Preventing, Diagnosing and Treating Pleural Infection and Malignant Pleural Effusion
The pleura is an elastic, serous membrane that lines the inner aspect of the thoracic cage and the outer surface of the lung; it has a surface area...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – Is It Time for Spirometry Screening?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of COPD. The prevalence of COPD...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – A Contemporary View
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is very common and is increasing in prevalence, particularly in the developing world. In the US it is...
Genetic Determinants of Smoking Cessation
The Tobacco Epidemic Tobacco has been identified as the second major cause of death in the world. Recent estimates suggest that more than 5 million...
