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Effect of Pravastatin on Serum Level of IL-6, Procalcitonin, and Duration to Clinical Improvement in Pneumonia Patients

Jan Yanto Lydwines Purba,1,2 Reviono,1 Suradi,1 Harsini,1 Jatu Aphridasari1 1. Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta 2. Program Pasca Sarjana Minat Kedokteran Keluarga Biomedik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Pneumonia is an inflammatory disease caused by pathogen microbes. Inflamation reaction aimed […]

Relation Between Interleukin-17 Level in Sputum Induction with FEF25-75% in Asthma

Salva Badjarad, Daniel Maranatha Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga, RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya Abstract Background: Asthma is a chronic obstructive airway disease markedly by inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness. Astma is one of causes of morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. Asthma has different manifestations of inflammatory patterns such as Th1, Th2 and […]

Complications of Small Bore (Pigtail) Catheter Compared to Large Bore Catheter in Pleural Effusion Drainage

Shira Nour Rizana,1 Widirahardjo,1 Noni Novisari Soeroso,2 Putri Chairani Eyanoer2 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan 2Epi-Treat Unit Lembaga Penelitian Pengembangan Masyarakat Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan Abstract Background: Placement of large bore catheher is an invasive procedure with potential morbidity and complications. In contrast, pigtail catheter […]

Correlation Between Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia and Elevated Serum Levels of Lactate Dehydrogenase in HIV

Elizabeth Vania, Tutik Kusmiati Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga, RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya Abstract Background: Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised individuals caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii. The diagnosis of PCP is difficult since causative organism can not be cultured, and the diagnosis is based […]

Comparisson BAP 65 Score and DECAF Score as Outcome Predictor of COPD Exacerbation at Emergency Room in Dr. Moewardi Hospital

Winny Frida, Dewi Nurul Makabhah, Jatu Aphridasari, Farih Raharjo, Suradi Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Prevalence of COPD is increasing, due to better diagnostic tools and because diagnostic capabilities. Some of the tools to asses the degree of severity in AE-COPD are BAP 65 […]

Factors Affecting Sputum Conversion in New Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients New Cases with Diabetes Mellitus

Iceu Dimas Kulsum,1 Erlina Burhan,1 Rochismandoko2 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta 2Departemen Ilmu Penyakit Dalam, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to increase in developing countries where TB is endemic. Immunocompromised due to DM increases the risk of TB infection and delayed […]

Effect of Resveratrol to The Plasma Level of Interleukin-8, MMP-9 and CAT Score of Acute Exacerbation COPD Patient

Evata Putri,1,2 Suradi,1 Diffah,1 Harsini1 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta 2Program Pasca Sarjana Minat Kedokteran Keluarga Biomedik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is pulmonary disease which is marked with not fully reversible of respiratory obstructive […]

Comparison of Cardiopulmonary Endurance, Lung Function Test and Salivary Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Levels Among Smokers and Non Smokers

Decky Gunawan,1 Rizna Tyrani Rumanti,2 Cindra Paskaria3 1Bagian Fisiologi Universitas Kristen Maranatha Bandung 2Bagian Anatomi Universitas Kristen Maranatha Bandung 3Bagian Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Kristen Maranatha Bandung Abstract Background: Smoking is one of human lifestyle which difficult to abandon and can cause health problems. Eighty five percent of households in Indonesia exposed to smoke with […]

Characteristics and Etiology of Pleura Effusion in Arifin Achmad Hospital Pekanbaru

Indra Yovi,1 Dewi Anggraini,2 Suci Ammalia3 1SMF/KJF Pulmonologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau, RSUD Arifin Achmad, Riau 2KJF Mikkrobiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau 3Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau Abstract Background: The etiology of pleural effusion is variable, but “unknown etiology”, obtained up to 20% of cases in various studyreports. Patients with pleural effusion require early and proper […]

Efficacy Varenicline in Smoking Cessation Programme A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial

Mirsyam Ratri Wiratmoko,1,2 Agus Dwi Susanto,1,3 Faisal Yunus,1 Tribowo Tuahta Ginting3,4 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta 2Departemen Ilmu Penyakit Dalam Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta 3Klinik Berhenti Merokok, RSUP Persahabatan 4Satuan Medis Fungsional Ilmu Kesehatan Jiwa, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Background: Smoking […]

Accuracy of Urine LAM TB Antigen Test as an Alternative Method of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis; Evidence-based Case Report

Hafizh A Boenjamin,1 Ikrar Syahmar,1 Joseph Prasetyo,1Nadim Marchian,1 Theresia Rini,1 Jamal Zaini2 1Program Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia 2Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) cases are found in many developing countries, such as Indonesia. The diagnosis of TB still depends on microscopic examination of sputum […]

Bronchiectasis with Sepsis and Respiratory Failure

Farah Fatmawati1, Menaldi Rasmin2 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga, RSUD dr. Soetomo, Surabaya 2 Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Bronchiectasis is diagnosed based on high resolution chest computed tomography (HRCT) image, with specific criteria that the internal diameter of the bronchus […]