2nd World Congress on COPD, Asthma and Lung Health

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BVL) - A washing out method which is implemented in the Lung to identify any abnormal conditions such as Inflammation and Airway blockage which makes it difficult to breathe for the individual.  BVL is one of the simplest and safest treatment methods in Pulmonary Treatments. The steps involved in the BVL procedure are : The Patient is rested in the supine position and Local Anesthesia is provided. The bronchoscope is passed through the nose or the mouth. The tube-end which consist of a small projection like structure introduces the fluid in the area which is needed to be inspected. The bronchoscope is flexible enough to be inserted even in the smallest region of the Lung. The fluid which is dispersed into the Lung region is collected back using the suction pump which is attached to the end of the bronchoscope. The obtained fluid is then processed for any diseases or disorders. Where it is used ? Bronchoalveolar is commonly used in c...

Title: Overweight/obesity increases ventilatory capacity and reduces FeNO in asthmatic children By Dr. Maria Michelle Papamichael Statement of Problem: Universally, bronchial asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disorder in children characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and recurrent episodes of reversible airway obstruction. Excess weight represents a major global health challenge because of adverse health outcomes including asthma. The concurrent rise in asthma and pediatric obesity postulate a possible link between the two conditions. Excess weight may impact asthma via multiple mechanisms including pulmonary mechanics, lifestyle, dietary, immunological, hormonal and common genetic factors. High bodyweight was found to be associated with reduced pulmonary function and Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in adult subjects. Yet the current literature focusing on the effect of obesity and overweight on lung function and FeNO in asthma...

Presentation : Asthma action plan for proactive bronchial asthma self-management in adults: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract: Background : Written personalized asthma action plans are recommended as part of patient education and self-management. Objectives: To enable asthmatic adults to proactively self-manage bronchial asthma and sustain asthma quiescent status through the utilization of the Asthma Action Plan (AAP), and to establish a feasible asthmatic/caretaker—health care provider communication. Design: Randomized controlled trial with cluster sampling by pulmonologists. Setting and participants : The study comprised 320 chronic asthmatic patients attending the chest department at the main health insurance hospital in Alexandria that was randomly allocated as the intervention group (AAIG; n=160) that received standard care and intervention by the AAP and a control group (AACG; n=160) that received the routine standard of care. Data were collected through an intervi...

PULMONARY REHABILITATION : Implementation of Rehabilitation for an individual generally tends to decrease the time required to get back to optimum health capability. Thus in the same manner Pulmonary rehabilitation plays a major role in case of loss of lung function by helping the individual to get back to normal breathing manner. One of the method which can be used effectively without any sideffects for respiratory disorders and diseases in Pulmonary Rehabilitation is Respiratory biofeedback . REPSIRATORY BIOFEEDBACK Respiratory biofeedback is considered as a method but not a treatment procedure for Respiratory disorders. Thus the procedure of Respiratory biofeedback is scheduled for severla sessions based on the individuals respiratory condition (ie.. More sessions may be required in the case where the individual's condition is worse). The procedure generally incurs relating the feedback of the individual and comparing it with the optimum quality of a healthy ...

As COPD cannot be cured completely, various techniques and methods for improving the condition of the person have been identified and implemented regularly. One of the Treatment methods which is rarely used and which is a minimal risk for the person is the " Lung Volume Reduction Surgery "( LVRS) . Why LVRS is done? When a person is affected by COPD, the normal breathing process gets affected and the person feels really difficult to breathe sometimes. Emphysema which is one of the types of COPD which involves blockage of the airway and also makes it difficult for breathing in ambient conditions. This treatment is commonly preferred for Emphysema to improve lung function. Other conditions where LVRS is used are inflammation of the lung airway and airway blockage due to the presence of dust particles. Procedure: As the name implies the treatment includes reduction of volume of the lung which is done through surgery which can be performed by methods such as: Sternot...

Airway Obstruction in Asthma : The airway in the human lung is generally a tube through which the inhaled air travels to the lung and to the other parts of the body. In Normal Lung, there is a flow inhaled air without any obstruction and the smooth muscles present in the lung allows the air to pass through without any difficulties. Obstruction in the airways is the most common indication in the condition of Asthma , where the lungs are easily disrupted by the presence of undesirable particles such as mucus that are formed as a result of Asthma . In Asthma affected Lung, there is a layered mucus formation over the smooth muscles in the lung airway which causes the difficulty for the steady flow of air which ultimately leads to the Obstruction in the airway of the lung. One of the treatment methods for asthma is Bronchial Thermoplasty . Bronchial Thermoplasty: Various treatment of Asthma is present and implemented along the years, One of the precarious treatment for Asthma in...

Condition Name: Pneumothorax Also called as Collapsed Lung.  How it is caused? Pneumothorax is caused when there is sudden leakage of air from the lungs to the chest cavity making the lung to collapse. In most of the cases, only one lung is collapsed.  A pneumothorax can be caused by a blunt or penetrating chest injury , certain medical procedures, or damage from an underlying lung disease which is caused by COPD(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cystic Fibrosis and Pneumonia. It is also caused by Ruptured air blisters that develop on the top of the lung, bursting out sometimes allowing the air to leak from the lung to chest cavity. Often the mechanical Ventilation procedures can also lead to the collapsed lung. What are the symptoms? Sudden Chest Pain Shortness of Breath How it can be treated immediately? Hollow needle or tube can be used to remove the excess air. The hollow needle or tube is inserted between the ribs into the air-filled space ...

Disease Name:   bronchiolitis obliterans Nickname: POPCORN LUNGS What happens inside a lung?? Breath In  Breath In---> Diaphragm contracts and moves downwards---> Lung Space increases As the Lung space increases, air is sucked from the nose and then air travels down your windpipe and into your lungs. After passing through your bronchial tubes, the air finally reaches and enters the alveoli (air sacs) Through the very thin walls of the alveoli, oxygen from the air passes to the surrounding capillaries (blood vessels). A red blood cell protein called hemoglobin helps move oxygen from the air sacs to the blood. At the same time, carbon dioxide moves from the capillaries into the air sacs. The gas has traveled in the bloodstream from the right side of the heart through the pulmonary artery. Oxygen-rich blood from the lungs is carried through a network of capillaries to the pulmonary vein. This vein delivers the oxygen-rich blood to the left side of the hea...

It's time to show all your efforts and time you have put on your research and innovation. Time to show the world how brainy you are. Time to save the lives of the people. Time to tell mankind how lucky we are to have Lungs which sustains our life .  Yes , PULSUS Group gives you an opportunity to showcase your researchers and challenges you have faced during your higher education and career in the field of medical sciences.  This time PULSUS conferences are going to organize a conference on " 2nd World Congress on COPD, Asthma and Lung Health " on October 07-08, 2019 at Madrid, Spain . This is a series conference in continuation with the successful completion of the " World Congress on COPD, Asthma and Lung Health " which held on November 19-20, 2018 at  Osaka, Japan. Theme:   Exploring the Research Advancements and Prevention of Pulmonary Disease Abstract Submission starts today!! For Abstract Submission: http://bit.ly/2BONw8l To contact regardi...

How is eosinophilic asthma treated? The goal of e-asthma treatment is to reduce the number of eosinophils in your airways to help you breathe easier. This may involve the use of standard asthma therapies like long-term controller and rescue medications. Controller medications, which include inhaled or oral corticosteroids, inhaled long-acting beta-agonists, and oral leukotriene modifiers, are typically taken daily to help reduce inflammation in your airways and prevent attacks. Rescue — or quick-relief — medications help alleviate symptoms during an asthma attack by relaxing tightened muscles in your airways to allow air to flow through. These may include inhaled short-acting beta agonists and oral steroids. If your symptoms are severe or not well controlled, relatively new options called biologics may help, according to the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED). Biologics target specific cells or proteins in your body to help prevent airway inflamma...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is a chronic disease composed of multiple components, which can include asthma, emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis. To reach a diagnosis of COPD you must have two or more of these diseases as diagnosed by your pulmonary (lung) doctor. All of these are considered to be obstructive respiratory diseases. Obstructive lung diseases are categorized as such because they impair the ability of your body to breathe oxygen into the lungs and expire carbon dioxide out of the lungs. Since COPD is a combination of two or more diseases, your symptoms tend to be more severe than if you suffered from only one of the diseases. Various Stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) STAGE 1 - Mild COPD STAGE 2 - Moderate COPD STAGE 3 - Severe COPD STAGE 4 - Very Severe COPD STAGE-1: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a scourge in numerous parts of the world. Most patients with COPD exhibit gentle ailment. Mild...

Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) researchers have shown in mice that immune cells called basophils act to trigger a cascade of immune responses leading to airway degeneration resembling that in human chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. The airways and lungs are affected by a range of diseases, but while some have been well characterized and treated,others such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) involve a variety of progressively deteriorating symptoms such as inflammation of the lungs and narrowing of the airways, but the causes of these at the cellular and molecular levels have largely remained obscure. Picture Courtesy:   Scienmage Department of Immune Regulation,TMDU Usage of Mouse Models : Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have used a variety of mouse models to explain the developmental process behind COPD.  The team showed that the immune cells basophils, previously believed to be mainly involved in fighting parasitic ...

Abstract: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic lung disease in the world; its associated health burdens and cost are mounting. Recent evidence suggests a rapid decline in lung function occurs and may be prevented if acted upon early diagnosis. These research aims to determine the prevalence of COPD among tricycle drivers of San Fernando, La Union. This will classify the severity of COPD among newly diagnosed tricycle drivers using pulmonary function test and risk stratification using GOLD classification and discuss the clinical profile of tricycle drivers.  This is a cross-sectional study among tricycle drivers of San Fernando, La Union. The sample size was computed using Creative Research Systems Survey Software Sample Size Calculator of the Survey Systems. From 1700 population of tricycle drivers in San Fernando City, La Union, drawn a total of 175 samples with 95% confidence level. Inclusion criteria include all tricycle drivers...

Pulsus Group invites all the participants from across the World to attend " 2nd World Congress on COPD , Asthma and Lung Health " during October 07-08, 2019 at Madrid Spain. This includes proficient keynote presentations, verbal speeches, productive poster presentations and exhibitions.  Pulmonologists face a wide variety of challenges: Chronic Lung Disease is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. The lack of comprehensive information about the disease people with COPD typically ranges from 40% to 70%, depends on disease severity, while the 2-year mortality rate for people with severe COPD is about 50%. Survival rates for people with severe COPD are, in fact, worse than those for people with many common cancers.  The COPD Foundation was established to undertake initiatives that result in expanded services for COPD and to improve the liv...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases that cause blocked airways and make breathing difficult. It can result in serious complications. People with COPD are more likely to develop pneumonia. Pneumonia is particularly dangerous for people with COPD by causing an increased risk of respiratory failure. This is when your body is either not getting enough oxygen or isn’t successfully removing carbon dioxide. Pneumonia is a common cause of  COPD flare-ups .  Some people aren’t sure if their symptoms are from pneumonia or from worsening COPD. This can cause them to wait to seek treatment. This is dangerous. People with COPD should call their doctors immediately if their symptoms are worsening or they believe they have pneumonia. Pneumonia It’s an infection of the air exchange units in your lungs, mainly the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli. An immune response causes this area to become inflamed. White blood cells (WBCs) a...