Tag archives for acute exacerbation of COPD

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 […]

The Role of Modification of CURB-65 Score as Prediction Factor for One Year Survival in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Widya Sri Hastuti, Wiwien Heru Wiyono, Ratnawati, Iwang Gumiwang, Joedo Prihartono Abstract Introduction : Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is associated with a high risk of mortality. Cardiovascular disease is major cause of mortality in COPD. We hypothesized a risk-prediction model using modification of CURB-65 score (CURB-65 with cardiovascular disease) could predict risk […]

Characteristics of Acute Exacerbation COPD in Relation to Bacterial Sputum Culture Result at Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta

Suradi, Sutanto YS, Reviono, Harsini, Marhendra D. J Respir Indo.2012;32(4):218-22. Abstract Background: Respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of bacterial infection, bacterial profile, antibiotics sensitivity and comparison of patient characteristics according to sputum culture. Methods: A cross sectional […]