Background Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of polymyositis (PM),
dermatomyositis (DM), and clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM); however, little is …

Background Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) is characterized by a febrile illness, diffuse
pulmonary infiltrates, and pulmonary eosinophilia. The etiology of AEP remains unknown, …

The forced oscillation technique (FOT) is a noninvasive method with which to measure
respiratory system resistance and reactance during tidal breathing. Recently, its clinical …

Rationale: Patients with Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease are frequently
administered a combination of clarithromycin, ethambutol, and rifampicin. However, rifampicin …

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major health problem, and there are few biomarkers for
predicting prognosis. Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), a potent immunoregulatory …

Background Although the accurate diagnosis of pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE)
requires pathologic evaluation, this diagnosis is often suggested when the radiologic findings …

Background Allergen avoidance has been recommended in the management of allergic
asthma. Very few studies have assessed the effect of pet removal on pet allergic asthma. …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prognostic significance of histopathological characteristics in
patients with biopsy-proven rheumatoid lung disease (RLD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of fatal infectious disease. Accumulations of
macrophages are found in infected sites; thus, we hypothesized that a marker of activated …

BACKGROUND: The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a short, simple, patient-based tool for
identifying patients with poorly controlled asthma; however, its value in practice has yet to be …