Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level (BPAP) are the gold standard treatments for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), but CPAP/BPAP is not well tolerated requires long-term follow-up.We prospectively assessed subjective objective adherence factors that affect in OSAS patients.Subjects using were questioned about adverse effects of with Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) at first, third, sixth, twelfth month, once every 6 months after first year. use assessed. Subjects who...

<h3>BACKGROUND:</h3> Infrequent serious complications of convex-probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) have been reported. The aim this study was to assess related EBUS-TBNA and determine the complication rate in a large group subjects. <h3>METHODS:</h3> In retrospective study, 15-item questionnaire on features cases with sent experienced bronchoscopists performing at 3 pulmonary centers. medical records were then reviewed by these complete...

<b>Objectives:</b> The diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is still a problem especially at emergency units. purpose study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy thoracic ultrasonography (TUS) in patients with PE.<br><b>Methods:</b> In this prospective study, 50 suspected PE were evaluated Department Pulmonary Diseases Training and Reasearch Hospital between January 2010 July 2011. At begining, TUS performed by chest physician, subsequently for definitive computed tomography angiography...

Newly arising enlarged or hypermetabolic mediastinal/hilar lymph nodes (LNs) in patients with previously diagnosed extrathoracic malignancies raise suspicion of metastasis. Relatively high proportion these LNs is due to a benign condition. We aimed determine frequency malignant and role endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for clarification the origin suspicious patients.Consecutive known malignancy suspected hilar/mediastinal LN were included this...

A recent study reported an association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and low vitamin D levels. In this study, we measured levels in patients referred for evaluation of suspected OSA sought to identify associated risk factors deficiency. Our objective was determine whether evaluations with should include routine screening deficiency.Using a cross-sectional design, consecutively enrolled Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey. We conducted full-night...

Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients to decrease associated risks at all stages. Although the prevalence of is high our country, as previously reported, vaccination rates low.

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the sensitivity and diagnostic value convex probe endobronchial sonographically guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS‐TBNA) in diagnosis granulomatous mediastinal lymphadenitis. Methods Patients clinically radiologically suspected have disease followed our clinic between October 2008 July 2010 were included. Convex EBUS with local anesthesia under conscious sedation EBUS‐TBNA from hilar lymph nodes performed after physical...

Patients with suspected tuberculosis without pulmonary lesions and intrathoracic lymphadenopathy often pose a diagnostic challenge. The aim of this study was to describe the utility endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in patients isoleted due (TB).Cases tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBLA) as final diagnosis were analysed among whom EBUS-TBNA had been performed. All underwent routine clinical assessment CT scan prior EBUS-TBNA. Demographic data,...

To evaluate the prevalence of Overactive Bladder (OAB) and Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI) in males with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) using OSAS grading system.A total 194 patients who underwent Polysomnography (PSG) were included our prospective cross sectional study. Patients divided into four groups according to Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI). Group 1, 35 normal AHI (<5) as a control group; 2, 47 mild (AHI ≥5 <15); 3, 51 moderate ≥15 <30); 4, 61 severe ≥30). Over Active...

Tobacco Control in Turkey the Light of Global Adult SurveyThe second period tobacco control studies has been completed 2008-2012.The third is scheduled to be implemented between 2018 and 2023.Periodic are conducted evaluate effects success periods on control.One these Survey (GATS).The first this research was published 2012 last one 2016.This study aimed assess Turkey's fight against use light GATS.In Turkey, negatively correlated with income men; it known positively education level women...

Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) has emerged as a risk marker for many conditions related to pulmonary hypertension (PH); however, little is known about ADMA and symmetric (SDMA) plasma concentrations in chronic obstructive disease (COPD). Our interest centers on the role of regulation endothelial function COPD secondary PH. The aim present study was evaluate serum ADMA, SDMA, L-arginine its association with PH.Patients diagnosis underwent tests, echocardiography, laboratory investigations...

In several studies, low spirometric levels have been shown to increase the success rates of smoking cessation, whereas other studies indicated that pulmonary function has no effects on quitting smoking. Given fact there are contradictory results this subject, we aimed investigate effect identifying airway obstruction via spirometry and its explanation subjects rate cessation in short term.Subjects who were admitted out-patient clinic, underwent tests (PFTs) completed at least 3 months...

OBJECTIVES:In 2011, in the context of a research project, bupropion and varenicline were distributed to smoking cessation clinics by Ministry Health Turkey be prescribed free charge computer-based system.In present study, we compared rates between patients who medications during period project those had pay for their medication. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Six hundred four applied given either or varenicline, which using an algorithm-based computer system.Three sixteen after that medicines deemed...

To investigate the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on patients with middle ear atelectasis.Prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.Fifty-four atelectasis were randomized to receive CPAP a level either 14 cm H2 O (CPAP group) or 0 (placebo once per week for period 3 hours 4 sessions. Outcome measures included otomicroscopic examination as well tympanometric and audiometric evaluation. Patients followed 6 months.The group 35 atelectatic...