{"title":"Metagenomic analysis identifying a polymicrobial pulmonary infection in a non-HIV immunocompromised patient: a case report.","authors":"Jing Duan, Jie Ding, Yupeng Wei, Yingxin Zhang, Zhiqing You, Ding Li, Chao Chen","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03473-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12890-024-03473-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Polymicrobial pulmonary infections, common in immunocompromised patients, often manifest more severe symptoms than monomicrobial infections. Clinical diagnosis delays may lead to mortality, emphasizing the importance of fast and accurate diagnosis for these patients. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), as an unbiased method capable of detecting all microbes, is a valuable tool to identify pathogens, particularly in cases where infections are difficult to diagnosis using conventional methods.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 50-year-old male patient was admitted due to cough, expectoration and dyspnea. CT scan revealed diffuse inflammatory and cavernous lung lesion, and blood examination suggested a polymicrobial infection. However, no etiology was found by routine examination. mNGS of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)simultaneously detected the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii (P.jirovecii), Aspergillus fumigates (A.fumigates), Nocardia farcinica (N.farcinica), Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica (S.enterica subsp. enterica), and cytomegalovirus (CMV). The patient was successfully treated with compound sulfamethoxazole (SMZ-TMP), cefoperazone/sulbactam (SCF), moxifloxacin (MXF), voriconazole (VCZ), and ganciclovir. The patient recovered after two weeks of anti-infection therapy and maintained good health at a six-month follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For immunocompromised patients with multiple infections and atypical symptoms, mNGS emerged as a reliable approach to pathogen detection and guiding antibiotic therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11720941/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lung ultrasound for assessing disease progression in UIP and NSIP: a comparative study with HRCT and PFT/DLCO.","authors":"Nasrollahzadeh Milad, Idani Esmaeil, Abedini Atefeh, Malekshoaar Mehran, Sadeghi Mohsen, Kasravi Maryam, Tofighi Rozhin, Roostaei Ghazal, Kiani Arda","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03433-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12890-024-03433-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aims to compare Lung Ultrasound (LUS) findings with High-Resolution Computerized Tomography (HRCT) and Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) to detect the severity of lung involvement in patients with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) and Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted on 35 UIP and 30 NSIP patients at a referral hospital. All patients underwent LUS, HRCT, and PFT. LUS findings such as B-lines, pleural fragmentation, and pleural thickening were compared with HRCT-based lung involvement and PFT parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In UIP patients, B-lines > 18 and pleural fragmentation significantly differentiated between < 50% and > 50% HRCT involvement. A logistic regression model showed that B-lines > 18 (OR = 39, p = 0.04) and pleural fragmentation (OR = 22, p = 0.037) independently predicted > 50% HRCT involvement. ROC analysis of the model revealed 84.2% sensitivity and 84.5% specificity. Furthermore, the crude number of B-lines (OR = 1.2, p = 0.038) and > 50% HRCT involvement (OR = 9.5, p = 0.045) independently predicted severe DLCO impairment, with a sensitivity of 94.7% and specificity of 84.5%. Linear regression showed that each additional B-line was associated with a 0.4% decrease in DLCO (Beta = -0.377, p = 0.043), independent of patient diagnosis. In NSIP patients, no significant correlation was observed between LUS findings and > 50% HRCT involvement (p > 0.05), though B-line numbers and pleural thickening increased in cases with severe DLCO impairment (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>LUS shows promise as a sensitive, radiation-free alternative to HRCT in monitoring the severity of UIP. It is particularly valuable in predicting the extent of lung involvement and severe DLCO impairment in UIP patients but has limited application in NSIP.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11716402/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
João Oliveira Rodrigues, Paulo Matos, Luís Vaz Rodrigues, Michele de Santis, Lourdes Barradas
{"title":"Iatrogenic intramural esophageal hematoma during EUS-B-FNA procedure.","authors":"João Oliveira Rodrigues, Paulo Matos, Luís Vaz Rodrigues, Michele de Santis, Lourdes Barradas","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03470-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12890-024-03470-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Esophageal ultrasound with bronchoscope fine needle aspiration (EUS-B-FNA) is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer, complementing endobronchial lung ultrasound (EBUS). While generally considered safe, there is a notable lack of comprehensive knowledge within the interventional pulmonology community regarding potential complications.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We present a case involving a 66-year-old male with squamous cell lung carcinoma undergoing mediastinal staging. A systematic mediastinal assessment through EBUS confirmed the presence of enlarged lymph nodes at 4 L with limited access to puncture. Complementary EUS-B widened the visualization and access to station 4 L and after excluding nearby vessels, a single puncture was performed. Unexpectedly, an iatrogenic esophageal hematoma was promptly noted at the puncture site. The procedure was immediately interrupted, and subsequent workup confirmed the hematoma without active bleeding. Conservative management, including upper endoscopy and clip sealing, resulted in the patient's asymptomatic recovery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing complications associated with EUS-B-FNA, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and education in the interventional pulmonology community. Despite being infrequently discussed in medical literature, EUS-B-FNA can give rise to both immediate and delayed complications, warranting increased vigilance during its practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11715552/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carboplatin in combination with etoposide for advanced small cell lung cancer complicated with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: a single-arm phase II study.","authors":"Masaru Matsumoto, Yuji Minegishi, Katsuyuki Higa, Aya Fukuizumi, Naomi Onda, Susumu Takeuchi, Akihiko Miyanaga, Akihiko Gemma, Masahiro Seike","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03459-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12890-024-03459-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute exacerbation (AEx) of interstitial pneumonia is the most common lethal adverse event related to the pharmacological treatment of patients with lung cancer complicated with interstitial pneumonia. Although small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is linked to poor prognosis, it exhibits good response to chemotherapy. Few previous research studies have investigated the safety and efficacy of treatment for advanced SCLC complicated with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). We conducted a single-arm phase II study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of carboplatin plus etoposide for the treatment of patients with SCLC complicated with IIP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Chemotherapy-naïve patients with advanced SCLC complicated with IIP were enrolled. Patients received carboplatin every 21-28 days at a dose of area under the curve 4-6 on day 1 and etoposide at a dose of 80-100 mg/m<sup>2</sup> on days 1-3.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-one patients were enrolled between December 2009 and December 2022. A median of four cycles of carboplatin plus etoposide were administered. Acute exacerbation of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia was not observed; the rate of AEx was 0% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0-9.6%, p = 0.038). The objective response rate was 83.9% (95% CI: 82.5-85.2). The median progression-free survival and overall survival were 5.9 (95% CI: 4.7-6.8) months and 14.0 (95% CI: 7.6-27.6) months, respectively. The 1-year survival rate was 61% (95% CI 41-76).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The carboplatin plus etoposide treatment was tolerable and effective in SCLC patients complicated with IIP.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707951/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Primary bronchial leiomyosarcoma: a diagnostic challenge.","authors":"Dan Chen, Shuai Luo","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03472-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12890-024-03472-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pulmonary bronchial leiomyosarcoma is an extremely rare malignant tumour of the lung originating from the mesenchymal tissue. The retroperitoneal region is the most common site of leiomyosarcoma. It exhibits a high degree of malignancy and a poor prognosis, thereby highlighting the significance of early diagnosis of this disease.</p><p><strong>Case demonstration: </strong>A 61-year-old male with a smoking history of 40 + years was admitted to the hospital due to cough, expectoration, and shortness of breath that extended for half a year, which aggravated for two months and was succeeded by intermittent bloody sputum for one month. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed a mass in the upper lobe of the right lung, which was identified as a malignant tumour lesion involving the upper thoracic oesophagus. The boundaries of the mass with the trachea, brachiocephalic artery, and right brachiocephalic vein were unclear. Brush liquid-based cytology of the right middle lobe bronchus was performed, followed by histopathological biopsy. The pathological diagnosis was leiomyosarcoma in the middle lobe of the right lung. After the diagnosis, he underwent chemotherapy in another hospital, and the case was followed up for six months, during which no recurrence was noted.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pulmonary and bronchial leiomyosarcomas often occur in young males with rapid progression and poor prognosis, but metastasis is rare. Surgical resection is the first-line treatment. We report a case of pulmonary bronchial leiomyosarcoma. The cytological, histological, immunohistochemical, and differential diagnoses were analysed to improve the understanding of the disease. Presently, there exist some challenges in diagnosing and treating pulmonary bronchial leiomyosarcoma. Early detection and treatment are important to improve prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707924/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between lipid accumulation product and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional analysis.","authors":"Shaofeng Zhang, Zhongli Li, Yaling Zeng, Jia Jiang, Wei Lei, Siqin Chen, Jiayi Liu, Jia Li, Xin Chen, Qiang Xiao","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03465-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03465-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Research indicates that obesity can worsen the clinical manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Timely detection of COPD has the potential to enhance treatment results. This study seeks to investigate the association between a new metabolic indicator, the lipid accumulation product (LAP), and the risk of developing COPD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The observational analysis employs data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted from 2007 to 2016. Multivariate logistic regression was used to explore the association between LAP levels and COPD. Further analysis methods included subgroup analysis, smooth curve modeling, and threshold effect evaluation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Within the sample of 12,089 individuals, 1,072 were diagnosed with COPD. A positive correlation between LAP levels and COPD risk was identified through logistic regression analysis, even after controlling for potential confounders. The analyses by subgroup showed an enhanced association in participants without hypertension. The smooth curve fitting analysis highlighted particular saturation effects of LAP, with significant inflection points identified at 65.5278 and a P-value of 0.013.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study's findings suggest that elevated LAP levels are associated with an increased risk of COPD. It is suggested that dietary modifications and exercise routines be implemented to mitigate COPD risk in those with higher LAP levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11702100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huseyin Kaya, Hasim Boyaci, Serap Argun Baris, Ilknur Basyigit, Ozgur Doga Ozsoy, Hale Maral Kir
{"title":"Correction: The predictive effects of adiponectin and irisin hormones on diagnosis and clinical involvement of Sarcoidosis.","authors":"Huseyin Kaya, Hasim Boyaci, Serap Argun Baris, Ilknur Basyigit, Ozgur Doga Ozsoy, Hale Maral Kir","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03467-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03467-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11706004/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanlin Zhang, Jingjin Tan, Yiran Zhao, Li Guan, Shuqiang Li
{"title":"By activating endothelium histone H4 mediates oleic acid-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome.","authors":"Yanlin Zhang, Jingjin Tan, Yiran Zhao, Li Guan, Shuqiang Li","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03334-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03334-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated pathogenic role and mechanism of extracellular histone H4 during oleic acid (OA)-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>ARDS was induced by intravenous injection of OA in mice, and evaluated by blood gas, pathological analysis, lung edema, and survival rate. Heparan sulfate (HS) degradation was evaluated using immunofluorescence and flow cytometry. The released von Willebrand factor (vWF) was measured using ELISA. P-selectin translocation and neutrophil infiltration were measured via immunohistochemical analysis. Changes in VE-cadherin were measured by western blot. Blocking antibodies against TLRs were used to investigate the signaling pathway.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Histone H4 in plasma and BALF increased significantly after OA injection. Histone H4 was closely correlated with the OA dose, which determined the ARDS severity. Pretreatment with histone H4 further aggravated pulmonary edema and death rate, while anti-H4 antibody exerted obvious protective effects. Histone H4 directly activated the endothelia. Endothelial activation was evidently manifested as HS degradation, release of vWF, P-selectin translocation, and VE-Cadherin reduction. The synergistic stimulus of activated endothelia was required for effective neutrophil activation by histone H4. Both TLRs and calcium mediated histone H4-induced endothelial activation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Histone H4 is a pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic molecule in OA-induced ARDS in mice.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142930349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors related to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a retrospective case-control study.","authors":"Fang Ding, Wenjing Liu, Xiaoying Hu, Chunyan Gao","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03346-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03346-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore the factors related to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>80 COPD patients treated between January 2020 and December 2022. The patients' pulmonary functions at their first hospital admission were categorized into four groups: Grade I, Grade II, Grade III and Grade IV. Each group was further divided into a progression group and a non-progression group based on the disease progression over one year or several years of follow-up. Patients with other respiratory diseases, malignant tumors, severe heart, kidney, liver dysfunctions, or immune deficiencies affecting the prognosis were excluded. General information, clinical data, treatment data, and statistical analysis of the patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In comparison with the non-progression group, the progression group had significantly higher age, smoking behavior, COPD history, hemoptysis history, CRP levels, IL-6 levels, and Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) scores, exhibiting significantly lower FEV1, FEV1% predicted, PaO2, and PaCO2. More frequent use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation were observed in the progression group than that in the non-progression group (P < 0.05). As a consequence, the progression group had a worse prognosis as indicated by higher hospitalization costs, longer hospital stay, and higher rate of acute exacerbations than the non-progression group (P < 0.05). Multifactorial logistic regression analysis showed that age ≥ 65 years, PSI score ≥ 130 points, and multidrug-resistant bacteria infection were independent risk factors for the progression of COPD (P < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Older COPD patients, higher PSI score, and multidrug-resistant bacteria infection have a worse prognosis and need more intensive treatment and follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142926471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Xiong Xingyu, Zhang Dandan, Cheng Shouzhen","doi":"10.1186/s12890-024-03461-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12890-024-03461-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore the effects of different pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function in mechanically ventilated patients and to determine the optimal type of intervention.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI), and the Cochrane Library from their inception until September 16th, 2024. The search targeted randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing pulmonary rehabilitation or usual care, for improving respiratory function in mechanically ventilated patients. We performed a meta-analysis utilizing Endnote X9 and R 4.3.1.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twelve articles were included for systematic review and ten articles were analyzed in the meta-analysis.The primary outcomes such as Maximum inspiratory pressure(MIP)[n = 10 studies, sample size 216 (intervention) vs. 218 (control), MD = 7.45, 95% CI: 3.81 to 11.09], Maximum expiratory pressure(MEP)[n = 5 studies, sample size 115 (intervention) vs. 112 (control), MD = 13.98, 95% CI:7.41 to 20.54], Rapid shallow breathing index(RSBI)[n = 4 studies, sample size 96 (intervention) vs. 98 (control), MD = -33.85, 95% CI:-71.18 to 3.48] and Tidal volume(VT)[n = 4 studies, sample size 96 (intervention) vs. 98 (control), MD = 74.64, 95% CI:21.7 to 127.57] shows that MIP, MEP and VT significantly improved after the pulmonary rehabilitation.The random-effects models were employed because of the modest degree of heterogeneity present.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pulmonary rehabilitation showed mixed effects on significantly improved the MIP, MEP, VT and DT. Pulmonary rehabilitation by inspiratory muscle training could administer the best therapeutic effect, followed by neuromuscular electrical stimulation.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial number: </strong>Not applicable.</p>","PeriodicalId":9148,"journal":{"name":"BMC Pulmonary Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11697873/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142926460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}