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Lung Cancer

February 10, 2021

Recent Trends of Lung Cancer in Korea

Jae Guk Lee, Ho Cheol Kim, Chang-Min Choi

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):89-95.

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Korea. Although the smoking rate has decreased over time, the prevalence of lung cancer still remains high. In...

Original Article

COPD

December 22, 2020

Direct Switch from Tiotropium to Indacaterol/Glycopyrronium in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients in Korea

Sang Haak Lee, Chin Kook Rhee, Kwangha Yoo, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):96-104.

Background: Many chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients receiving monotherapy continue to experience symptoms, exacerbations and poor quality of life. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of...

Original Article

Lung Cancer

December 8, 2020

Awareness and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Korean Lung Cancer Patients

Joon Young Choi, Wonjun Ji, Chang-Min Choi, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):105-114.

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been used frequently, and its use continues to increase in lung cancer patients, despite insufficient scientific of its efficacy. To investigate this situation,...

Original Article

Pulmonary Infection

January 5, 2021

Factors Associated with Worsening Oxygenation in Patients with Non-severe COVID-19 Pneumonia

Cho Rom Hahm, Young Kyung Lee, Dong Hyun Oh, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):115-124.

Background: This study aimed to determine the parameters for worsening oxygenation in non-severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included cases of confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia in a...

Original Article

Pulmonary Infection

December 28, 2020

The Association between Mortality and the Oxygen Saturation and Fraction of Inhaled Oxygen in Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy due to COVID-19–Associated Pneumonia

Keum-Ju Choi, Hyo-lim Hong, Eun Jin Kim

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):125-133.

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can manifest in a range of symptoms, including both asymptomatic systems which appear nearly non-existent to the patient, all the way to the development of...

Original Article

Pleural Diseases

December 17, 2020

Fibrinolysis with Lower Dose Urokinase in Patients with Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion

Seul Lee, Heock Lee, Dong Hyun Lee, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):134-139.

Background: Intrapleural urokinase is one of the most widely used fibrinolytic agents in the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusion (CPPE). However, little research has been performed on the optimal urokinase...

Original Article

Miscellaneous

January 26, 2021

Health-Promoting Behaviors, Health Literacy, and Levels of Knowledge about Smoking-Related Diseases among Smokers and Non-smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cihat Celebi, Ebru Calik-Kutukcu, Melda Saglam, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):140-147.

Background: For generations, cigarette smoking has presented an important public health concern. This study aimed to compare the health-promoting behavior, exercise capacity, physical activity level, health literacy, and knowledge level...

Original Article

Miscellaneous

February 10, 2021

The Effects of Simultaneous Pulmonary Rehabilitation during Thoracic Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Malignant Diseases

Myeong Geun Choi, Hyang Yi Lee, Si Yeol Song, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):148-158.

Background: Radiotherapy is a common treatment option for lung or esophageal cancer, particularly when surgery is not feasible for patients with poor lung function. However, radiotherapy can affect pulmonary function...

Original Article

Miscellaneous

January 6, 2021

Nicotine Dependence and Stress Susceptibility in E-Cigarette Smokers: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013–2017

Jae Yeol Kim, Hye Seon Kang, Jae-Woo Jung, et al.

Tuberc Respir Dis. 2021;84(2):159-166.

Background: E-cigarettes are steadily gaining popularity in Korea. However, the characteristics of e-cigarette smokers, especially nicotine dependence and stress susceptibility, have not been evaluated in comparison to those of nonsmokers...

Current Issue: Volume 84(2); Apr 2021

Reliability of Portable Spirometry Performed in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Compared to Conventional Spirometry (3 times) Hye Jung Park, Chin Kook Rhee, Kwang Ha Yoo, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Original Article Mar 24, 2021 PDF	Predictors of Worsening Oxygenation in COVID-19 (16 times) Jee Youn Oh [Epub ahead of print] Editorial Mar 10, 2021 PDF
Time to Prescribe Dual instead of Mono (5 times) Joon Young Choi [Epub ahead of print] Editorial Mar 10, 2021 PDF	Comparative Performance of Line Probe Assay (Version 2) and Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for Early Diagnosis of Rifampicin-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (74 times) Raj Narayan Yadav, Binit Kumar Singh, Rohini Sharma, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Original Article Mar 3, 2021 PDF

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