Urine Microalbumin and Albumin-Creatinine Ratio in COPD: Implications for Perioperative and Cardiovascular Risk

Authors: Ravi Shankar Mishra, Yusuf Barkati, Mazher Maqsood, Anjali Chauhan, Pradeep Nirala, Abhishek Kumar, Chinmay Jethi

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.11865.1809767044

Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Microalbuminuria, Albumin-Creatinine Ratio, Endothelial Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, Perioperative Risk, Cardiovascular Comorbidity

Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with systemic inflammation and cardiovascular comorbidities that influence perioperative and critical care outcomes [1]....

Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Screening from Rectal Swabs in ICU Patients

Authors: Dr. Rachana Patel, Dr. Tanuja Javadekar, Nancy Krishnakant Javiya, AMIT PRAVIN CHAUHAN, Bhavinkumar Bhagubhai Patel

Keywords: Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Rectal Swab, ICU, Colonization, Surveillance

Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are an emerging threat in healthcare settings, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs) where patients are at higher risk of colonization and infection...

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Methylxanthines, Corticosteroids, and Antibiotics on COPD Symptoms: Assessment using CAT, mMRC, and GOLD Criteria

Authors: Krishna Kumar Dhakchinamoorthi, Kadhiravan Suseelan, Karthick Sivanantham, Gokulalakshmi Moorthy, Balaji Manickam, Sivashanmugam Muruganandham

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12189.1837149538

Keywords: COPD, CAT Score, mMRC Score, GOLD criteria, Methylxanthines, Corticosteroids, and Antibiotics

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term inflammatory lung condition marked by irreversible airflow limitation. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a combina...

Unusual case of Gravel Aspiration in the Left Main Bronchus and Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A rare manifestation of Pica

Authors: Bhanuteja N, Narendra Babu Mandalapu, Prasanth Kumar Sarella

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12188.1862416434

Keywords: Foreign body, pica, aspiration, paediatrics, bronchoscopy, lung, iron deficiency, anaemia

Background: Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a frequent and potentially life-threatening emergency in young children. While common objects such as nuts, coins, and toy parts are typical aspirated item...

Perspective of Asthma Patients on Inhalation Devices: Scenario from Urban India

Authors: Tushar Ramesh Sahasrabudhe, Atulya Anand

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12281.1875167832

Keywords: asthma, inhaler device,inhaler device preference,inhaler device maintenance,inhaler technique

Background: Inhalation devices are the cornerstone of asthma management, providing targeted drug delivery to the airways with minimal systemic effects. Despite advances in device design and patient ed...

Prevalence of Anemia and Its Association with Dyspnea in Chronic Lung Disease: A Pilot Observational Study

Authors: Dr Aishwarya Alavandar, Dr Ghanshyam Verma, Jayamol Revendran

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12515.1906912415

Keywords: Chronic lung disease, Anemia, Dyspnea, Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scale, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), C-reactive protein (CRP), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Background: Anemia is a frequently underrecognized comorbidity in chronic lung disease (CLD) and may exacerbate dyspnea. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of anemia and its association...

Assessment of Second-hand Smoke Exposure on Pulmonary Function Using IOS and DLCO and Its Association with Health-Related Quality of Life in Healthy Female College Students

Authors: Gayathri . pandurangam, Swathi . gurajala, Aya Khalid Fayyomi, Khadijah M Qandeel, Fidaa . Obaidan, Salam . Saeed, Kawther . Hassan, Zainab . Alshaikh, Mashael Mamdouh Alrayes, Shoug Yousif Al Humoud, Hussam Mohammed Seedahmed, Sally Yussef Abed

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12474.1907022066

Keywords: Pulmonary function test, College of Applied Medical Sciences, second-hand smoking, passive smoking, female, health-related quality of life.

Background: According to the World Health Organization, Second-Hand Smoking (SHS) is causing 1.2 million deaths annually. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the SHS impact on pulmonary functi...

Association of Nutritional status and respiratory muscle strength in patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis - A longitudinal cross-sectional study at a tertiary care hospital

Authors: Dr VEENA KIRAN NAMBIAR, Dr Gayathri Devi H J, Rachana Nayak, Neil W. Schluger, Keerthana M, Dr Nirantha S P

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12546.1758514574

Keywords: pulmonary tuberculosis, serum albumin, respiratory muscle strength

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) dysfunction leads to fatigue, dyspnea, and poor quality of life (QOL), altering metabolism and muscle mass. This study aims to explore any association between...

A Rare Case of Pott’s Spine with Bilateral Psoas Abscess and Empyema: A Manifestation of Disseminated Tuberculosis

Authors: SWAPNIL N. DESHMUKH, RONAK AGARWAL, VASU AGARWAL, MADHU SUDAN BARTHWAL

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12573.1758514119

Keywords: Multi-organ ,Anti-Tubercular Therapy , Immunocompetence,EPTB

This case report describes a rare presentation of disseminated tuberculosis (TB) in a 45-year-old male presented with lower backache and left arm pain for 1.5 months and progressive breathlessness for...

Diagnostic dilemma faced in distinguishing primary thyroid lymphoma from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis - A case series on rare cause of progressive respiratory distress

Authors: TRUPTI JANSARI, JAY JANSARI, VISHWA GEVARIYA, AMIT CHAUHAN, jigna patel

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12597.1928031045

Keywords: Primary thyroid lymphoma, Midline neck swelling, Respiratory distress, Immunohistochemistry.

Primary thyroid lymphomas (PTL) are extremely uncommon and constitutes less than 2% of all thyroid malignancies. PTL is defined as a lymphoma that affects just the thyroid or the thyroid along with re...

Screening for Latent TB: A Review of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays and the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Authors: Dr. Saurabh Chhotalal Norris, Binda Prakashbhai Pipaliya, Himani Bhardwaj Pandya, Rachana Dhirubhai Patel, Dr. Tanuja Bakul Javadekar

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12686.1943244482

Keywords: Latent TB infection, TST; Mantoux test, IGRA, QuantiFERON, T SPOT.TB, diagnostic accuracy, predictive value, guideline recommendations

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major concern in global health, with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) estimated to affect nearly a quarter of the world’s population. Early and accurate diagnosis of LT...

Pharmacological Screening of Natural Products for Lung Diseases: A Comprehensive Review

Authors: Sanyogita Shahi, Anubhav Dubey, Rajesh Mishra, Sribatsa Lanchhana Dash, Kumara Swamy Samanthula

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12778.1957379553

Keywords: Natural Products, Pharmacological Screening, Lung Diseases, Quercetin, Curcumin, Bioavailability, Paclitaxel.

Respiratory diseases like asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and lung cancer pose a significant global health burden, with existing treatments often limited by side effects, drug re...

Pulmonary Alveolar microlithiasis

Authors: Sheeba Malik, vineela Hemraj, Bhavya Shivalingaiah, Merlyn Mony Vadakkan

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijirm.12789.1959320591

Keywords: PAM,Phosphate transport,alendronate

Background: Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare pulmonary disease that is associated with the cumulation of hydroxyapatite microliths ( Calcium-phosphate concretions) within the lumen o...