Complex pulmonary atresia is a rare abnormality with variable presentation and uncertain prognosis. 1 The majority of patients present with cyanosis in early infancy, and their outcome tends to be ...

A multidisciplinary approach involving both pulmonologists and rheumatologists may lead to earlier ILD diagnosis among patients with SARDs.

Background Recent data show that there is an unexpectedly high prevalence of ‘inappropriate’ pulmonary responses to exercise among patients with systemic sclerosis (SS). However, no consensus exists ...

In addition to these symptoms, systemic sclerosis can affect internal organs, such as the lungs and kidneys, with serious consequences. We know that immune dysregulation causes vascular damage and ...

The records of 15 infants with pulmonary atresia and 19 infants with critical pulmonic stenosis and intact ventricular septum, all under 1 year of age, have been reviewed. Symptoms started earlier and ...

Background: Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and muscle wasting. Systemic inflammation may be involved in ...