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Preface; Contents; Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Candida spp. and Klebsiella spp. Isolated from the Denture Plaque of COPD Patients; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 Conclusions; References; Particulate Matter in the Air of the Underground Chamber Complex of the Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Resort; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 3 Results and Discussion; 4 Conclusions; References; Comparison of Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Concentration in Various Human Biospecimens from Asthma and COPD Patients Measured ...; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Study Design

1 Introduction2 Methods; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; References; Predictors of Progression in IgA Nephropathy in Childhood; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Statistical Evaluation; 3 Results; 4 Discusion; 5 Conclusions; References; Index

2.2 Study Participants2.3 Sample Collections; 2.4 TSLP Analysis; 2.5 Statistical Analysis; 3 Results; 3.1 TSLP Concentration in Samples from Asthmatics, COPD Patients, and Control Subjects; 3.2 Comparison of TSLP Concentration Measured with Different ELISA Kits; 4 Discussion; 5 Conclusions; References; Prevalence of Neisseria meningitidis Carriage with Identification of Serogroups and Genogroups in Professional Soldiers; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Study Population; 2.2 Laboratory Workup; 2.3 Statistical Elaboration; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 Conclusions; References

Bacteriological Assessment of Pneumonia Caused by Gram-Negative Bacteria in Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 Conclusions; References; Whooping Cough in Adults: A Series of Severe Cases; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 3 Results and Discussion; References; Limited Clinical Significance of Dimeric Form of Pyruvate Kinase as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Non-small Cell Lu...; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; References; Clostridium Difficile Infection Due to Pneumonia Treatment: Mortality Risk Models

Pulmonary disorders significantly contribute to the current level of disease burden. Effective disease management is essential for improving clinical outcomes and quality of life. This book highlights the issues involved with diagnosing and managing various pulmonary conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, respiratory tract infections, including those developing as a sequel of antibiotic treatment, and others. Investigations on novel diagnostic procedures and potential biomarkers of diseases are discussed, along with disease presentations and management. Preventive measures related to lifestyle and air quality, with the implications on patients care, are tackled as well. Progress in clinical savvy is inseparably linked with getting an insight into the pathogenesis of a condition. This book presents views and information on the research developments in the rapidly changing field of pneumology. Target readership: clinicians and researchers, family practitioners, and trainees.