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  1. Article: Research progress on the pathogenesis of chest tightness variant asthma characterized by chest tightness.

    Che, Luanqing / Lai, Jianxing / Huang, Huaqiong / Li, Wen / Shen, Huahao

    Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences

    2024  Volume 53, Issue 2, Page(s) 213–220

    Abstract: Chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) is an atypical form of asthma with chest tightness as the sole or predominant symptom. The underlying receptors for chest tightness are bronchial C-fibers or rapidly adapting receptors. The nerve impulses are ... ...

    Title translation 以胸闷为特点的胸闷变异性哮喘发病机制研究进展.
    Abstract Chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) is an atypical form of asthma with chest tightness as the sole or predominant symptom. The underlying receptors for chest tightness are bronchial C-fibers or rapidly adapting receptors. The nerve impulses are transmitted via the vagus nerve and processed in different regions of the cerebral cortex. Chest tightness is associated with sensory perception, and CTVA patients may have heightened ability to detect subtle changes in lung function, but such sensory perception is unrelated to respiratory muscle activity, lung hyperinflation, or mechanical loading of the respiratory system. Airway inflammation, pulmonary ventilation dysfunction (especially involving small airways), and airway hyperresponsiveness may underlie the sensation of chest tightness. CTVA patients are prone to comorbid anxiety and depression, which share similar central nervous system processing pathways with dyspnea, suggesting a possible neurological basis for the development of CTVA. This article examines the recognition and mechanisms of chest tightness, and explores the pathogenesis of CTVA, focusing on its association with airway inflammation, ventilation dysfunction, airway hyperresponsiveness, and psychosocial factors.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Asthma/physiopathology
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2024-02-04
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1008-9292
    ISSN 1008-9292
    DOI 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2023-0442
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  2. Article ; Online: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy for pulmonary large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma: a case report.

    Chen, Fei / Hua, Haibo / Huang, Huaqiong

    Annals of palliative medicine

    2021  Volume 10, Issue 7, Page(s) 8479–8483

    Abstract: Lung cancer can be divided into small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC can be further divided into squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). At present, our understanding of ... ...

    Abstract Lung cancer can be divided into small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC can be further divided into squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). At present, our understanding of LCNEC is limited. LCNEC is a rare condition but is highly malignant with a poor prognosis. The mean age of onset was about 65 years old, and was highly correlated with smoking. Although many treatment methods, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, are available, the therapeutic effect was limited and there is still a lack of clear guidelines and recommendations for its therapy. At present, immunotherapy is rapidly developing, and its application in lung cancer is increasing. However, there is limited literature about immunotherapy in LCNEC. Here, we present a case of LCNEC at stage IIIA, which involved a 64-year-old man with a 30-year history of smoking. Enhanced chest radiography indicated a malignant tumor in the upper lobe of the left lung. We treated this patient with neoadjuvant chemo-immunotherapy with albumin paclitaxel, carboplatin, and sintilimab. We also performed postoperative chemo-immunotherapy the same as before surgery. The patient has well tolerated this treatment and remains under postoperative observation for 6 months at the time of writing.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/therapy ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; Humans ; Immunotherapy ; Lung Neoplasms/therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoadjuvant Therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-26
    Publishing country China
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2828544-X
    ISSN 2224-5839 ; 2224-5839
    ISSN (online) 2224-5839
    ISSN 2224-5839
    DOI 10.21037/apm-20-2536
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  3. Article ; Online: A case of subclinical immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis in non-small cell lung cancer.

    Hu, Yue / Liu, Cuixia / Jin, Shaojun / Yi, Zihan / Wang, Chao / Pan, Xiaohong / Huang, Huaqiong

    BMC pulmonary medicine

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 119

    Abstract: Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been widely used in the treatment of cancer. Moreover, immune-related adverse events (irAEs) have become a new clinical challenge. ICI-associated myocarditis is a rare but fatal condition among ... ...

    Abstract Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been widely used in the treatment of cancer. Moreover, immune-related adverse events (irAEs) have become a new clinical challenge. ICI-associated myocarditis is a rare but fatal condition among diverse organ injuries, and early recognition and effective interventions are critical for patients.
    Case presentation: In this report, we present the case of a healthy 60-year-old male who was diagnosed with lung squamous cell carcinomas following chemotherapy and received ICIs. The patient presented with asymptomatic cardiac biomarker elevation followed by immune-related myocarditis. Fortunately, the patient achieved a good clinical result after receiving high-dose steroids. The treatment with ICIs was discontinued because of recurrent increases in troponin T.
    Conclusion: ICI-mediated associated myocarditis is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening adverse event. The current data suggest that clinicians need to be cautious about reinitiation in low-grade patients; however, further study of the diagnosis and treatment is necessary.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/pathology ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Lung Neoplasms/pathology ; Myocarditis/chemically induced ; Myocarditis/diagnosis ; Myocarditis/drug therapy ; Immunotherapy/adverse effects
    Chemical Substances Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059871-3
    ISSN 1471-2466 ; 1471-2466
    ISSN (online) 1471-2466
    ISSN 1471-2466
    DOI 10.1186/s12890-023-02417-4
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  4. Article: Case Report: Premature Ventricular Beats-Induced Chronic Cough and Cough Syncope.

    Hu, Yue / Hua, Wen / Li, Na / Huang, Huaqiong

    Frontiers in medicine

    2021  Volume 8, Page(s) 641948

    Abstract: Background: ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2775999-4
    ISSN 2296-858X
    ISSN 2296-858X
    DOI 10.3389/fmed.2021.641948
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  5. Article ; Online: Asthma in Pregnancy: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Whole-Course Management, and Medication Safety.

    Wang, Huijie / Li, Na / Huang, Huaqiong

    Canadian respiratory journal

    2020  Volume 2020, Page(s) 9046842

    Abstract: Asthma in pregnancy is a health issue of great concern. Physiological changes and drug compliance during pregnancy can affect asthma control in varying degrees, and the control level of asthma and the side effects of asthma medications are closely ... ...

    Abstract Asthma in pregnancy is a health issue of great concern. Physiological changes and drug compliance during pregnancy can affect asthma control in varying degrees, and the control level of asthma and the side effects of asthma medications are closely related to the adverse perinatal outcomes of mother and fetus. This article provides an update on the available literature regarding the alleviating or aggravating mechanism of asthma in pregnancy, diagnosis, disease assessment, and systematic management, to provide a new guidance for physician, obstetric joint doctor, and health care practitioner.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Asthmatic Agents/pharmacology ; Asthma/physiopathology ; Asthma/therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Patient Care Management/standards ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications/physiopathology ; Pregnancy Complications/therapy ; Pregnancy Outcome
    Chemical Substances Anti-Asthmatic Agents
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-22
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1213103-9
    ISSN 1916-7245 ; 1198-2241
    ISSN (online) 1916-7245
    ISSN 1198-2241
    DOI 10.1155/2020/9046842
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  6. Article: The role of neutrophils in asthma.

    Chen, Fei / Yu, Min / Zhong, Yonghong / Hua, Wen / Huang, Huaqiong

    Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences

    2021  Volume 50, Issue 1, Page(s) 123–130

    Abstract: Bronchial asthma is a chronic respiratory disease,characterized by airway inflammation,airway hyperresponsiveness,reversible airway obstruction and airway remodeling,in which a variety of cells including airway inflammatory cells and structural cells are ...

    Abstract Bronchial asthma is a chronic respiratory disease,characterized by airway inflammation,airway hyperresponsiveness,reversible airway obstruction and airway remodeling,in which a variety of cells including airway inflammatory cells and structural cells are involved. Previous studies have shown that asthma is mainly driven by Th2 cytokines IL-4,IL-5,and IL-13,leading to airway eosinophil inflammation. With further research,however,it has been found that neutrophils are also closely related to asthma. Numbers of neutrophils are elevated in airway through increased chemotaxis and decreased apoptosis,which is earlier than eosinophils,leading to airway neutrophilic inflammation. Neutrophils can produce elastase,myeloperoxidase,neutrophil extra- cellular traps,chemokines and cytokines,participating in the occurrence and development of asthma. The antagonists against these molecules,such as anti-IL-8 receptor antibody,anti-IL-17 antibody,and DNase,have shown positive effects on neutrophilic asthma,but further studies are needed to support their clinical application. This article mainly reviews the role of neutrophils in asthma and related mechanisms.
    MeSH term(s) Asthma/immunology ; Cytokines ; Eosinophils ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Neutrophils/immunology
    Chemical Substances Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-05
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 1008-9292
    ISSN 1008-9292
    DOI 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0030
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  7. Article ; Online: Eosinopenia Predicting Long-term Mortality in Hospitalized Acute Exacerbation of COPD Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia-A Retrospective Analysis.

    Mao, Yanxiong / Qian, Yuanyuan / Sun, Xiaoyan / Li, Na / Huang, Huaqiong

    International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    2021  Volume 16, Page(s) 3551–3559

    Abstract: Background: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) could be triggered by community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Peripheral blood eosinopenia are strongly associated with increased mortality. In hospitalized AECOPD patients ... ...

    Abstract Background: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) could be triggered by community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Peripheral blood eosinopenia are strongly associated with increased mortality. In hospitalized AECOPD patients with CAP, eosinopenia may be used to identify patients with high risk of death on admission.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study in 82 hospitalized AECOPD patients with CAP. Patients who had received systemic corticosteroids preadmission were excluded. The patients were identified by individual case file review. According to blood eosinophil count, patients were grouped as eosinopenia (<50/μL) and non-eosinopenia (≥50/μL). Association of eosinopenia with infection and 18-month survival were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.
    Results: Baseline demographic, comorbidity, CURB65 and Pneumonia Severity Index scores were similar between two groups. The eosinopenia group had significantly higher pro-brain natriuretic peptide, D-dimer, neutrophil percentage, and lower lymphocyte count and lymphocyte percentage. The eosinopenia group had significantly higher C-reactive protein (median 77.30 vs 16.55,
    Conclusion: Eosinopenia (<50/μL) was a strong predictor of 18-month mortality and associated with more severe infection in hospitalized AECOPD patients with CAP. Eosinophil count at admission can be used as a prognosis marker of mortality in those population.
    MeSH term(s) Community-Acquired Infections/diagnosis ; Disease Progression ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Pneumonia ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-30
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2212419-6
    ISSN 1178-2005 ; 1176-9106
    ISSN (online) 1178-2005
    ISSN 1176-9106
    DOI 10.2147/COPD.S347948
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  8. Article ; Online: Characteristics and Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Asthma.

    Chen, Fei / Yu, Min / Zhong, Yonghong / Wang, Lina / Huang, Huaqiong

    Inflammation

    2021  Volume 45, Issue 1, Page(s) 6–13

    Abstract: Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The incidence of asthma has continued to increase every year. Bronchial asthma involves a variety of cells, including airway inflammatory cells, structural cells, ... ...

    Abstract Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The incidence of asthma has continued to increase every year. Bronchial asthma involves a variety of cells, including airway inflammatory cells, structural cells, and neutrophils, which have gained more attention because they secrete substances that play an important role in the occurrence and development of asthma. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are mesh-like structures composed of DNA, histones, and non-histone molecules that can be secreted from neutrophils. NETs can enrich anti-bacterial substances and limit pathogen migration, thus having a protective effect in case of inflammation. However, despite of their anti-inflammatory properties, NETs have been shown to trigger allergic asthma and worsen asthma progression. Here, we provide a systematic review of the roles of NETs in asthma.
    MeSH term(s) Asthma/immunology ; Disease Progression ; Extracellular Traps/immunology ; Humans ; Neutrophils/immunology ; Patient Acuity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 434408-x
    ISSN 1573-2576 ; 0360-3997
    ISSN (online) 1573-2576
    ISSN 0360-3997
    DOI 10.1007/s10753-021-01526-8
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  9. Article ; Online: Epidemiological features and sociodemographic factors associated with mumps in mainland China from 2004 to 2018.

    Fu, Xiaofang / Ge, Minjie / Xu, Wucheng / Yu, Min / Ju, Jiangang / Zhong, Yonghong / Huang, Huaqiong

    Journal of medical virology

    2022  Volume 94, Issue 10, Page(s) 4850–4859

    Abstract: Mumps is an acute infectious disease that spreads widely around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological features and sociodemographic factors associated with mumps in mainland China from 2004 to 2018. Incidence data for ... ...

    Abstract Mumps is an acute infectious disease that spreads widely around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological features and sociodemographic factors associated with mumps in mainland China from 2004 to 2018. Incidence data for mumps during the period 2004-2018 were collected from the Public Health Sciences Data Center of China. Joinpoint regression analysis was performed to explore the trends of mumps. Space-time clustering analysis was conducted to spatial and temporal aggregation areas of mumps. A generalized linear model was used to explore sociodemographic factors associated with the incidence of mumps. The average annual incidence of mumps was 21.44/100 000 in mainland China. It was increased dramatically during 2004-2012 (annual percentage change​ [​​​​​​APC] = 7.51, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.28-13.00). After 2012, it remained stable, however, significantly increased in intermediately developed regions from 2015 to 2018 (APC = 25.84, 95% CI: 3.59-52.86). The first-level spatial and temporal aggregation areas were distributed in Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and Shaanxi, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing, Guizhou, and Guangxi, with gathering times from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2012 (relative risk [RR] = 1.87, p < 0.001). The percentage of the population aged 0-14 years, number of health workers per capital, and number of passengers were found to be positively associated with the incidence of mumps. Overall, after 2012, the incidence of mumps in mainland China remained stable. High-risk periods, clusters of regions, and sociodemographic factors for mumps were identified, which will help the government develop the disease- and location-specific interventive measures.
    MeSH term(s) China/epidemiology ; Humans ; Incidence ; Mumps/epidemiology ; Sociodemographic Factors ; Tibet
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 752392-0
    ISSN 1096-9071 ; 0146-6615
    ISSN (online) 1096-9071
    ISSN 0146-6615
    DOI 10.1002/jmv.27955
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  10. Article ; Online: Chronic cough caused by choledochoduodenal fistula: a case report.

    Cao, Jiaofei / Hu, Yue / Jin, Shaojun / Chen, Fei / Li, Li / Huang, Huaqiong

    BMC pulmonary medicine

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 290

    Abstract: Background: Chronic cough is characterized by cough as the only or main symptom, with a duration of more than 8 weeks and no obvious abnormality in chest X-ray examination. Its etiology is complex, including respiratory disease, digestive system disease, ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic cough is characterized by cough as the only or main symptom, with a duration of more than 8 weeks and no obvious abnormality in chest X-ray examination. Its etiology is complex, including respiratory disease, digestive system disease, circulation system disease, and psychological disease. Although a set of etiological diagnosis procedures for chronic cough have been established, it is still difficult to diagnose chronic cough and there are still some patients with misdiagnosis.
    Case presentation: We present a case of a 54-year-old female patient who had chronic cough for 28 years. Physical examination had no positive signs and she denied any illness causing cough like tuberculosis, rhinitis. Recurrent clinic visits and symptomatic treatment didn't improve the condition. Finally, gastroscopy identified the possible etiology of choledochoduodenal fistula that was proved by surgery. And after surgery, the patient's cough symptoms were significantly improved.
    Conclusion: We report a rare case of chronic cough caused by choledochoduodenal fistula which demonstrates our as yet inadequate recognition of the etiology and pathogenesis. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient.
    MeSH term(s) Biliary Fistula/diagnosis ; Biliary Fistula/surgery ; Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance ; Chronic Disease ; Common Bile Duct Diseases/diagnosis ; Common Bile Duct Diseases/surgery ; Cough/etiology ; Duodenal Diseases/diagnosis ; Duodenal Diseases/surgery ; Female ; Gastroscopy ; Humans ; Intestinal Fistula/diagnosis ; Intestinal Fistula/surgery ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059871-3
    ISSN 1471-2466 ; 1471-2466
    ISSN (online) 1471-2466
    ISSN 1471-2466
    DOI 10.1186/s12890-021-01658-5
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