BACKGROUND: Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can develop severe
bilateral pneumonia leading to respiratory failure. We aimed to study the potential role of lung …

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients can develop severe bilateral
pneumonia leading to respiratory failure. Lung histological samples were scarce due to …

Introduction: Many severe COVID-19 patients require respiratory support and monitoring. An
intermediate respiratory care unit (IMCU) may be a valuable element for optimizing patient …

Background Despite advances in the treatment of pleural infection, up to 20% of patients die.
So far, studies assessing the role of intrapleural saline lavage for the management of all …

Chest ultrasonography (CUS) is a well-established technique in respiratory medicine. It is
mobile, non-ionized, and non-invasive real-time exploration. Thoracic ultrasounds potentially …

Background: Many severe COVID-19 patients require respiratory support and monitoring. An
intermediate respiratory care unit (IMCU) may be a valuable element for optimizing patient …

Introduction: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) has a progressive decline in physical activity
and lung function, as well as a negative psychological impact. Nordic Walking (NW) is an …

Background: Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can develop severe bilateral
pneumonia leading to respiratory failure. Lung histological samples were scarce due to …

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients can develop severe bilateral
pneumonia leading to acute respiratory failure. Lung ultrasound (LU) might be a useful tool for …

Background: Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is a diagnostic procedure for interstitial
lung diseases (ILD). It is safer than surgical lung biopsy, but it is still associated with …