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Effect of Simvastatin Against Serum levels of MMP-9 and Values FEV1% in Stable COPD

Indah Juliana, Suradi, Ana Rima Setijadi Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Inflammation of COPD is persistent and progressive. Chronic inhalation of cigarette smoke causes the neutrophil infiltration into the airways, release cytokines, proinflammatory chemokines and proteases, especially MMP-9. Structural abnormalities lead to hyperinflation and […]

Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography Guided Transthoracic Needle Aspiration for Diagnosing Lung Cancer

Sahdra Saragih,1 Noni Novisari Soeroso,1 Fajrinur Syarani,1 Fotarisman Zalukhu,2 Netty Delvrita Lubis3 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan 2Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Sumatera Utara 3Departemen Radiologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan Abstract Background: Imaging-guided transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA) are widely applied […]

Proportion and Profile of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutation in Young Lung Adenocarcinoma

Mia Elhidsi, Sita Laksmi Andarini, Achmad Hudoyo Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Background: Epidermal growth factor receptor mutation is associated with Lung Adenocarcinoma carcinogenesis particularly in young patients which don’t have long exposure to smoke as carcinogen. This study investigates the profile of epidermal growth factor receptor […]

The Effect of Amniotic Membrane Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media (MSC-CM) on Cigarette Smoke Induced Lung Damage (an experimental study in mice)

Handi Priambodo,1 Suradi,1 Reviono,1 Yusup S Sutanto,1 Ana Rima,1 Harsini,1 Yuyun Rindiastuti,2 Abdurahman Laqif,3 Indah Julianto2 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta 2Departemen Kulit dan Kelamin, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta 3Departemen Obstetri dan Ginekologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, […]

The Role of T-Helper 17 Cells in Asthma

Arry Setyowati, Jatu Aphridasari Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Asthma is a worldwide health problem with increasing prevalence in several countries. Inflammatory disorders of chronic breath channel on asthma involves a lot of cells and cellular elements. Inflammatory tract in asthma is triggered by response […]

The Role of Xanthine in Pulmonary Obstructive Disease

Budi Yanti,1 Menaldi Rasmin2 1SMF Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Syiah Kuala, RSUD Dr. Zainoel Abidin, Banda Aceh 2 Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Theophylline has been used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for over 60 years and remains […]

Cumulative Exposure of Dust Stone Serum Levels to Interleukin-13 and Lung Function of Breaking Stones Workers

Ida Ayu Jasminarti, Winariani Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Universitas Airlangga Surabaya Abstract Background: Stone mining is a profession with high risks to occupational lung disease due to silica inhalation in working environment causing silicosis. Silicosis is a fibrosing disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation, retention, and pulmonary reaction to crystalline silica. Particles […]

Asthma Medication Adherence and Quality of Life in Persistent Asthma Patients

Rayyan Fitri,1 Herry Priyanto,1 Tristia Rinanda2 1Bagian Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Syiah Kuala 2Bagian Mikrobiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Syiah Kuala Abstract Background: Adherence levels of persistent asthma patients to regular medication of asthma is still low, resulting in uncontrolled asthma that cause the clinical consequences such as asthma exacerbations and decreased quality […]

Effect of Omega 3 Fatty Acids to Procalcitonin Concentration and Survival of Clinical Community Pneumonia Patient

Susanto Eko Prasetyo,1 Reviono,2 Suradi2 1 Mahasiswa Program Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis I Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 2 Staff Pengajar Program Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis I Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta Abstract Background: Diagnosis of pneumonia will be fast if using biomarkers such as procalcitonin. The main objective […]

Effect of Inhaled Furosemide on Plasma Levels of Interleukin-8 and CAT Scores of Acute Exacerbations COPD Patients

Widayanto,1 Suradi,2 Ana Rima Setijadi2 1 Mahasiswa Program Studi Kedokteran Keluarga, Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 2 Staf Pengajar Program Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis I Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta Abstract Background: Interleukin-8 is a proinflammatory cytokines are elevated in acute exacerbation of COPD. CAT scores will increase with worsening […]

Effect of Vitamin C to The Plasma Level of IL-6, Plasma Level MDA, and Length of Hospitalization Acute Exacerbation of COPD Patient

Fadlia Yulistiana, Suradi, Reviono, Yusup Subagio Sutanto, A Farih Raharjo, Dewi Nurul Makhabah Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Exacerbation is an acute exacerbation that make aworsening of clinical symptoms. Increase of IL-6 plasma level and MDA plasma level due to inflamation amplification airway and […]

Comparison of Forced Expiratory Flow (FEF)25-75% Values of Smokers and Non Smokers

Anik Sukmawati, Muhammad Amin Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya Abstract Background: Cigarette smoking causes small airway obstruction (SAO) and is the harbinger of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The reduction in FEF25-75% associated with chronic cigarette smoking can be explained by loss of lung elastic recoil pressure which reduces […]