Tag archives for Interleukin 8

Assosiation between Sputum Interleukin 8 Level with Bacterial Colonisation in Lower Respiratory Tract and Disease Severity in Stable COPD

Ruri Intania, Taufik, Yusrizal Chan, Irvan Medison Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas, RSUP Dr. M. Djamil, Padang Abstract Background: Lung damage facilitates the colonization of pathogenic bacteria in lower respiratory tract of COPD patients that induces inflammation of which indeed exacerbation, thus contributing to the progression of obstruction which is […]

Antibiotic Effects on Sputum Interleukin 8 (Il-8) Sputum and Dyspneu Scale in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Yeni Putri, Taufik, Yusrizal Chan, Irvan Medison Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas, Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat M. Djamil, Padang Abstract Backgrounds: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammation of the airway that is persistent and progressive. Patient with stable COPD frequently have bacterial colonization in lower respiratory tract […]